Tips for moving house - timing your move

The ‘timing’ of buying a new home and selling your existing is crucial and can be the most stressful aspect of moving. You don't want the expense of any short-term finance or reliance on this to complete on the purchase of your new home and you don't want to sell your home before you have a new home to move to.

Which first?

The less pressure you are under in selling your own home the less likely you will accept an offer below the market price.

In practice most people have found their new home and pay a booking deposit before selling their own.

In is therefore extremely useful that you get an accurate guide to the value of your home as early in the process as possible. Keep a close eye on recent sales in the area for similar properties.

Ask at least three firms to give you a free valuation and between this and your own feelings you should get very close to the true valuation.

If there are minor matters to be attended to in your home which will increase its value or make it more attractive try and complete these works before agreeing to buy your new home. The less pressure you are under in selling your own home the less likely you will accept an offer below the market price.

In is important to get an accurate guide to the value of your home as early in the process as possible. Keep a close eye on recent sales for similar properties in your area.

Ask three estate agents to give you a valuation on your home as this should indicate the true market valuation of your property.