Sarah Potter, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Sarah Potter

Head of Marketing

Sarah Potter our Head of Marketing is responsible for bringing our readers ticket offers to all their favourite homes and garden shows and our weekly newsletter. She also brings our readers details of the latest companies, tech and deals relevant to homeowners through sponsored articles. If you’re interested in marketing on our site please contact sarah@hoa.org.uk to request a media pack or just have a chat.

How long should a house be on the market to achieve the best price?

If you want to sell your home quickly for the best price, our latest research reveals what the ideal timeframe is. Homes could lose thousands in value after weeks on the market according to analysis from our Best Estate Agent Finder. 11 days is the optimum length of time for a property to be listed […]

Ideal Home Show free tickets 2026

Grab yourself some Ideal Home Show free tickets for this year's show taking place 10 - 19 April 2026 at Olympia London

Want to sell your home by Christmas?

If you want to sell your home by Christmas, our latest analysis using data from our Best Estate Agent Finder reveals that it currently takes an average of 58 days to sell a home, meaning mid-October is the key cut-off point for a pre-Christmas sale. Bear in mind the time it takes to sell varies […]

Bring Back the Bungalow: 1.2 Million ‘Last-Time Buyers’ Abandon Moving Plans

We are calling to “Bring Back the Bungalow” as our latest research highlights the lack of choice available to those wishing to downsize or retire. The data shows that 1.2million have abandoned their moving plans – that’s one in seven homeowners in this age group (14%) who wanted to move, but ultimately felt unable to. […]

HomeOwners Survey 2025: 10 Years On, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Our ninth annual HomeOwners Survey, sponsored by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and LifeSearch, reveals how the housing crisis has deepened since 2015. From the challenges facing “generation rent” to rising barriers to moving, the risks of unprotected mortgages, and the push for better protection against cowboy builders, the findings make sobering reading. Housing […]

Busiest Day to Move House in the UK 2025 Revealed

The busiest day to move house in 2025 is set to be Friday 29th August with four times more households than average planning to move that day. 22,386 moves are expected on this date, making it the busiest day for removal companies. But, home movers wanting a smooth move may want to avoid peak times. […]

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Sarah Potter

Latest Articles by Sarah

How long should a house be on the market to achieve the best price?

Ideal Home Show free tickets 2026

Want to sell your home by Christmas?

Bring Back the Bungalow: 1.2 Million ‘Last-Time Buyers’ Abandon Moving Plans

HomeOwners Survey 2025: 10 Years On, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Busiest Day to Move House in the UK 2025 Revealed

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