The "Daffodil Myth": Why waiting until Spring to sell your Norwich home could be a mistake.

We call this the "Daffodil Myth." And while it makes sense on paper - everyone wants their home to look bright and sunny - waiting for the flowers to bloom might actually cost you money.

It is the most common phrase we hear in January: "We are going to wait until the garden looks nice before we go on the market." Here is the honest truth about the Norwich property market in early 2026.

1. The "Supply vs. Demand" Sweet Spot

Right now (January and February), stock levels are historically low. Most sellers are "waiting for Spring." But the buyers are already here. They spent Christmas deciding to move, and they are refreshing Rightmove every morning looking for something new.

If you list now, you are the only fresh glass of water in a desert. You get 100% of the attention. If you wait until April? You launch at the same time as everyone else. Suddenly, you are one of ten similar Victorian terraces in NR2, and buyers can afford to be picky.

2. Serious Buyers Only

Let’s be honest - nobody goes house viewing in zero-degree weather for fun.

In summer, you get "tyre kickers" - people just having a nosey on a sunny Saturday. In January, if someone books a viewing at 5 pm in the dark, they are serious. They have a mortgage in principle, a solicitor lined up, and they need to move. You get fewer viewings, but they are better quality.

3. Cosy Sells

We are lucky in Norwich. We have a lot of beautiful Victorian terraces and character homes. These properties actually look fantastic in the winter. A lamp in the bay window, the heating on, and a generally "cosy" vibe can be just as emotional for a buyer as a sunny garden.

The Verdict?

If your garden is the only selling point of your house, maybe wait. But for most homes in the Golden Triangle, beating the rush is the smartest move you can make.

Don't follow the herd. If you are ready to go, the buyers are waiting.