Most houses go on sale during the spring or autumn months, just before or after the dreary winter months. Houses and gardens tend to look more appealing in the spring sunshine with the blooms out in full force and many buyers look to settle down in their new house before the colder months set in. Winter and summer tend to be quieter months for buyers on the housing market, which can mean that there is less competition and you are able to get your ideal house quicker. Unfortunately, there isn't a set time in the year when houses are available at a bargain price. The main factor in the price of properties is the seller's circumstances and how much they are willing to sell their house for. They may lower the price if the house has been on the market for a while or they want to sell quickly.