The combined value of properties listed for the UK’S largest Open House event has reached over £1.3 billion across the UK. Over 5,000 homes across the UK will open their doors for viewings this weekend (1 and 2 April) and buyers in London will have a selection of over 360 open house properties to view via their local estate agent Bairstow Eves.
Open House, from Countrywide – the UK’s largest property services group - gives people the opportunity to speed up the home buying process by viewing multiple properties in one weekend.

As the UK’s largest single mortgage broker, Countrywide is also offering home buyers exclusive two year 1.14% to 2.64% fixed rate mortgages in association one of the UK’s leading mortgage lenders.* Further Open House event benefits include £100 off legal fees and a 10% discount on surveying fees.**

Shane Ballard, Retail Director for Mid-Market London, Countrywide said: “In London it takes an average of 15 viewings before a sale is agreed between a seller and a buyer. (see table 1) If you’re looking for a new house to buy we have over 360 properties available to view across the capital this weekend – an ideal way to speed up the home buying process. Whether you’re interested in seeing homes in or outside of London, you can view all the properties taking part in Open House on www.propertywide.co.uk .”

Over 29,000 viewings took place during the last campaign in September 2016. The Open House event is ideal for people moving to a new area or for first time buyers unsure of what they are looking for.

For a full list of all the properties participating in the Open House Event, log on to www.propertywide.co.uk   

* Available to buyers who purchase a property during the Open House event.  The exclusive two year fixed rate mortgages on offer to buyers range from 1.14% to 2.64% for homemovers, first-time buyers, remortgages and buy-to-let (purchase and remortgage). A fee will be payable for arranging the mortgage. Exclusive mortgages are available through Countrywide Mortgage Services for a limited period. Terms and conditions apply. Mortgage availability depends on circumstances. ** The 10% discount and £100 off legal fees are for all purchase instructions during the campaign. The discount period will include all purchase instructions submitted to Countrywide Conveyancing Services as of the close of business on 3rd of April. All submissions after this period will not have the discount applied.

To find out more, please contact: 
Lisa Ramsay
Countrywide Press Office
Tel: 07721 439043
Email: press.office@countrywide.co.uk
Visit: www.countrywide.co.uk