That’s because fewer people buy during the break.

Everyone is at the beach or broke at home eating Christmas ham leftovers. You are one of the few out there thinking about buying at this time of year.

That’s why it’s a quiet time, and sellers are more motivated.

This means you’re more likely to get a good deal.

#2 – You can enjoy your holiday knowing you’re in the “Property Power Position”.

When you sign a conditional contract, you put yourself in the “Property Power Position”.

You are the only person who can buy that property. The developer can’t sell it to anyone else.

And as long as you have the right clauses, you can cancel at any time. No questions asked.

This means no one else can swoop in and pip you at the post, and you’ve already agreed on a price. You’ve got the power.

Some people will think, “If I sign a contract to buy a property … I’m going to be thinking about it all Christmas. I don’t want that stress.”

That makes sense. But some people think the opposite way.

They think: “Great, I can sign a contract, knowing I’ve got the property locked in. The developer can’t sell it to anyone else. Now I can relax over my holiday and deal with it when I’m back.”

Should I buy a house right before Christmas?

Now, some people will say: “Great! I can get that property under contract and forget about it over Christmas. I'll come back in January and do what I need to do”.

Other people will say: “Hell no, I’m not doing that! It's not going to be the thought of Santa sliding down my chimney that’s keeping me up on Christmas Eve … it's the thought of this property!”

So whether you should buy around Christmas (or not) does come down to how you think about it.

Just remember, if you get into January and need more time. You can always get your lawyer to ask for an extension to the contract. These public holidays should take off the pressure rather than heap more on.

But, ultimately, the right decision depends on you. How much are you willing to balance opportunity with a bit of festive-season patience?