Only 6 Weekends Until Christmas — What Does This Mean if You’re Buying or Selling?
It’s that time of year again — the decorations are appearing, diaries are filling fast, and suddenly you realise there are only six weekends left until Christmas.
If you’re thinking about selling or buying before the new year, don’t panic — you still have time. But with the countdown officially on, understanding the timeline is crucial.
Here’s what the end-of-year property window really looks like — and how you can still make a confident move without the December stress.
Selling Before the New Year: What Your Timeline Looks Like
With six weekends remaining, there is still plenty of opportunity for a successful pre-Christmas sale — especially with buyers actively looking to secure something before the holidays.
Week 1–2: Launch Preparation
This is your setup phase, where we:
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Confirm pricing strategy
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Book photography, floorplans and marketing
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Complete any quick pre-sale touch-ups
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Finalise contract documentation
With efficient planning, you can be ready to hit the market within 7–10 days.
Week 2–3: Market Launch & First Inspections
Buyer activity remains strong right up to Christmas.
Your property gains maximum exposure during this phase, with:
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Online launch
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Scheduled open homes
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Private inspections
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Buyer enquiry building quickly
Week 3–5: Offers and Negotiation
This time of year encourages decisive action. Once the right buyer is identified,
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Negotiation typically takes a few days
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Standard contract conditions run 7–28 days
Settlement Timing
Most end-of-year buyers prefer a January or February settlement, giving everyone breathing room over the holidays.
You get the result now — and move later.
Buying Before the New Year: What Your Timeline Looks Like
Buying before the holidays is absolutely achievable — it simply requires good preparation.
Week 1: Finance & Shortlisting
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Update or obtain finance pre-approval
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Shortlist suitable properties
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Book inspections early
Being ready places you ahead of other December-busy buyers.
Week 1–3: Inspections & Offers
If the right home appears, you can act quickly.
Many sellers this time of year are motivated to secure a contract before Christmas.
Week 2–4: Contract Period
Typical conditions include:
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Finance: 7–21 days
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Building Inspection 7–10 days
This still keeps you well within the timeline.
Settlement
To settle before Christmas, contracts usually need to be unconditional early December.
Otherwise, most settlements shift into mid- or late-January.
So… Is It Too Late? Definitely Not.
There’s still a healthy window to buy or sell — and these six remaining weekends can actually be an advantage:
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Buyers are focused and motivated
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Sellers want a result before the break
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Campaigns have built-in urgency
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Competition often softens as the year winds down
You can still achieve an outstanding result before 2025 arrives.
Ready to Make a Move?
Whether you're planning a strategic pre-Christmas sale, hoping to buy quickly, or simply want personalised timing advice, we’re here to help you navigate the next six weeks with clarity and confidence.
There’s still time — let’s get started, reach out to our team today. 🎄✨