Propertymark is forecasting another strong “Boxing Day Bounce” this year, predicting a surge in post-Christmas activity as buyers return to the housing market.
From a market perspective, many agents and industry suppliers see Boxing Day as a key period, with consumers enjoying extra downtime and browsing properties on phones and laptops. This is also why the main property portals typically roll out major new listings at this time of year.
Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, said: “Most years, Boxing Day marks the true start of the new housing cycle. Once the festive excitement has passed, people turn their attention to the year ahead, and moving home is often right at the top of that list.
“We expect to see an increase in online searches, enquiries, and valuation requests as consumers prepare to act early in 2026.”
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