It's the most stressful event of your life - moving house! So, how can it be made easier? Where can the stress be eased and how can it become enjoyable. Like many things in life it's down to preparation and good luck.
Your dream move doesn't have to be stressful, awkward and have you fretting. Our simple tips below will help to erradicate those pre-moving nerves.
Home improvement specialists at Improve-Your-House believe "It's expected people will be worrying about moving house and glad when it's all complete. When other people are buying your house a percentage of house buying is down to luck and the other party being organised, the rest you can do yourself."
The choice is yours
Make sure you chose an estate agent you are happy with. There are lots available and they will charge different levels of fees. Remember, once you sign the agreement you will have to pay them money for their efforts so think it through long and hard.
Spring clean, even in Winter
Spring clean your house. A clean and tidy house will be easier to sell to prospective buyers. This means it will take time and effort but it'll be worth it in the end.
Keep the buyer in mind
Every house will appeal to different people. If you have a 4 bedroom house then it's likely a family will want to buy your property.
Don't put peple off
Give your time to the process. People don't want to wait to see a property - be flexible!
Don't be afraid to ask questions
They say that knowledge is power so make sure you ask the right questions. What are the neighbours like? How much is the council tax?
"If you want to get ahead, think ahead"
Ask yourself, what do I need to do in order to get people interested? Could fixing that broken door seal the deal and would the £50 it would cost be worth it?
Get your finances in order
The main reason for property's falling through is an inability to secure the funding. Be prepared for this and be ready before placing an offer on a house.
How to put in an offer
You need to balances your finances to meet the needs of the seller without over committing yourself financially. Do the sums over and over again and then bid depending on how much you want the property.
The costs add up
The expenses when moving sure add up. If you are moving house try and set aside extra money in case something goes wrong.
The move itself
"Fail to plan and plan to fail".
The more prepared you are the better chance you will have to avoid failure.
The dreaded packingIt may sound crazy but don't leave packing to the last couple of days. Get it started early and have a system so you know where everything is! Remember, it's a fresh start - so don't bring junk with you... clean as you go.
Who do you need to tell?
Make sure the DVLA, bank, royal mail etc know you've moved. Tell them in advance!
That's what friends are for
Can your friends and family help? I'm sure you've helped enough over the years?
Chosing the removal guys
Call in the professionals and make sure they're insured and affiliated to the British Association of Removers.
I think that too many people have a tendancy to leave to much of their own taste in a house when trying to sell. It doesn't allow the buyer to see themselves or their things in the space.
ReplyDeleteI hate moving but I have leaned the key is to be organized....even if you are not normally. It makes everything go so much quicker for the actual move and after you are in your new home. I am so not organized but move often and it seems to be the the only time I am religious about it.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that it is possible for some people to leave their own taste but some people spend a lot of money and then don't get it back when selling the house and possibly create negative equity.
I would say that make sure that you understand that converting from one APL to another, while not the most productive or best use of time, is simply not that big a deal.
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