Selling Your Home in Winter in Scotland

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In Scotland, the clocks have just gone back an hour, the days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and the weather is wet and windy.  You might be thinking it is not such a good time to be selling your house but there are some benefits to putting your house on the market during the winter months.

There are usually fewer properties for sale in Edinburgh at this time, therefore, your competition will be less. We also find that there are only usually serious buyers at this time. So you may get only a few potential buyers through the door but everyone could be ready to buy.  

We also find there is often a fresh influx of buyers in the New Year.  Whether they have realised their current home is too small over Christmas or just want to start the year afresh, it can be a good time to sell.


With this in mind, you need to ensure that every person who visits your home falls in love with it.


First impressions count

Stand back and look at your property from a buyer’s perspective.



Does your home look warm and welcoming, even on a dark, cold night?  Make sure there are no issues like a leaking gutter or a slate hanging off the roof.  Even small issues like that can make your home look uncared for and put buyers off.  You don't want them to go away before they have even rung the doorbell!

It’s the small touches that make the difference

As with any time of year, it is important to dress your home to show it at its best so that buyers can visualise themselves living there. Keep your rooms clear of clutter as this will allow your viewers to concentrate on the space and how you have presented the room. To achieve this, try and find a balance between accessorising the room and not being too personalised.

For advice on preparing your property for market and a free pre-sale valuation please contact our estate agency department on 0131 312 7276 or email us at property@elpamsolicitors.co.uk and we will be delighted to help you.


First published on ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan's website - Selling Your Home In Winter.

Location: Edinburgh, UK

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