43 Days to Sell a Leeds Home

If you are a Leeds homeowner or landlord and considering selling your Leeds property soon, you may have wondered how long it will take to find a buyer and sell.

The time it takes to sell a home varies depending on location, property type, price range, bedrooms, and market conditions. For interested Leeds property owners, I have compiled the latest data and statistics for 2,465 Leeds homes that have sold stc in the last 3 months, split down by type (detached houses, semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and flats) and bedrooms to give you a clear picture.

The overall average is 43 days, split by type.

• Of the 329 Leeds detached homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale agreed was 80 days.

• Of the 1,039 Leeds semi-detached homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale agreed was 35 days.

• Of the 597 Leeds terraced/town houses sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale agreed was 31 days.

• Of the 379 Leeds flats/apartments sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale agreed was 71 days.

Note: The sales numbers don't add up precisely to the total mentioned earlier. That's because some properties fall outside the four main categories of detached, semi-detached, terraced and flat/apartments), such as mobile homes, commercial units, land, and building plots.

Now, I would like to split it down by bedrooms.

• Of the 129 Leeds one-bed homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale was 86 days.

• Of the 792 Leeds two-bed homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale was 39 days.

• Of the 1,041 Leeds three-bed homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale was 37 days.

• Of the 385 Leeds four-bed homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale was 47 days.

• Of the 76 Leeds five-bed (or more) homes sold (stc) in the last 3 months, the average time from coming onto the market to sale agreed was 81 days.

(Leeds being Leeds city centre plus 5 miles).

While the data provides an overview of the home buying and selling timeline in Leeds, it is essential to delve deeper into why homes may sell faster or slower. Below, I explore these factors to help you maximise your chances of successfully selling your Leeds home.

Why do some Leeds properties take longer to sell?

Selling a home in Leeds involves more than simply placing it on the market and waiting for offers. Pricing and marketing are the two main reasons properties take longer to sell (or do not sell at all).

Setting the right asking price for your Leeds home

The primary factor in selling your home is pricing it correctly. Overpricing will deter buyers as it will appear out of kilter with similar properties for sale.

Remember, only 60.55% of Leeds homes that left estate agents' books were sold and homeowners moved. The remaining 39.45% were withdrawn, unsold, from the market (so the homeowner didn’t move).

The solution? Work with a knowledgeable Leeds agent who understands the local market. Research what similar homes in Leeds have sold for and seek valuations from multiple agents to ensure your pricing is competitive.

Your choice of estate agent is essential in how fast your Leeds home will sell (even if it sells at all). Some agents excel at marketing properties and maintaining active communication with potential buyers on their mailing lists, while others may fall short. If your Leeds estate agent isn't delivering on their promises, don't hesitate to follow them up and hold them accountable.

If you're planning to try your luck with a slightly higher asking price, that's understandable. But if you’re not getting serious interest within the first couple of weeks, that’s the time to adjust—sooner rather than later. Why? Because the numbers are clear. Research by Denton House using TwentyEA data shows that if your home sells within the first 25 days of hitting the market, there's a 94% chance that the sale will go on to complete. Wait over 100 days to agree on a sale, and the chance of the sale completing drops to just 56%. In other words, there's nearly a one-in-two chance the sale will fall through. Timing and pricing matter more than ever.

The best marketing for your Leeds home

High-quality photographs and videos are essential in today's digital-first world. Leeds buyers scrolling through Rightmove, On-The-Market, and Zoopla listings form their first impressions based on your home’s photographs. Poor or outdated photography can leave a property overlooked, especially seasonal photos (e.g., you shouldn't have Christmas decorations or snow on the ground in the summer as they reveal how long the home has been on the market).

Consider revisiting your property’s photos with your agent regularly as the seasons pass. Fresh, new professional images can transform your Leeds home’s appeal to more potential buyers.