Selling a Haunted House? Here’s What You Need to Know
At this spooky time of year, thoughts often turn to the supernatural — especially if strange things have been happening around your home.
Selling a Haunted House in Hull & East Yorkshire? 👻
If you’re living in a property that feels a little too lively and you’re thinking about moving, here’s some light-hearted guidance from your local Hull & East Yorkshire estate agency experts.
How do you know if your home is haunted?
According to a report by The Guild of Property Professionals, there are a few classic signs that paranormal guests may have made themselves comfortable:
• Mysterious footsteps or scratching noises — especially when you’re alone
• Lights flickering with no electrical fault
• Sudden cold spots in rooms that are usually warm
• Strong sulphur smells (definitely not just the drains…)
• Keys or glasses disappearing, only to reappear later
• Dogs barking or staring into thin air — they’re said to be the best at detecting spirits!
If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with more than a creaky floorboard.
Do you have to tell buyers your home is haunted?
This is a question we’re asked more often than you might think across Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Hedon and the wider East Yorkshire property market.
The truth? Honesty is always the best policy when selling your home. While you may worry it could put some buyers off, others love properties with character, history… and maybe a friendly ghost or two!
In fact, research from Inventory Base suggests that some haunted homes have sold for up to 18% more than similar properties without supernatural residents — so it might even work in your favour.
Selling a haunted home: our advice
Whether your home is haunted or just full of personality, the same principles apply:
✅ Present it beautifully
✅ Price it correctly for the Hull & East Yorkshire market
✅ Promote it properly with expert estate agency marketing
From professional photography to our database of thousands of active buyers, we’ll make sure your home — haunted or not — attracts the right attention.
Ready to make your best move yet?
If you’re thinking of selling your home (with or without ghostly companions), our team at Beercocks is here to guide you every step of the way. We’ve been helping homeowners across Hull and East Yorkshire achieve outstanding results for over 50 years.
👻 Feel free to share this blog with your resident ghost. They might be ready for a new adventure too.
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