Don’t Stress When Moving Home

Don’t Stress When Moving Home

Moving home is considered amongst one of the most stressful things you can do but with a bit of planning and preparation some of the unnecessary stress can easily be avoided. We’re delighted to have some expert advice from Lisa Jackson at Conveyancing Supermarket; who’ve helped thousands of people move home very year.

‘A lot of our customers are simply overwhelmed and unsure where to start. They don’t know the right order to prioritise the many tasks that need to be completed in the journey of buying and selling a home. Understanding the process and being organised can make it a much more enjoyable experience. Afterall if you’re moving into your dream home you should be excited, not stressed.’

Choosing an Estate Agent

We often hear that sellers simply chose an agent because they’ve heard of them. They assume this means they will secure the best price and provide the best service. It’s really worthwhile shopping around, your individual circumstances will determine who is the best agent for you. Things you might want to consider:

What is the most important aspect for you? Securing the best price? The quickest seller? Lots of experience?

An agent might be selling their listed properties quickly because they are securing lower prices than others. If a quick sale is important to you that might be a trade off you are willing to take.

You might want to go with an agent that has been I the area for some time. That doesn’t mean you should dismiss a newer agent as they might provide different levels of service.

Getting an estate agent comparison is a good place to start.

Choosing a Conveyancer

Many people are nervous about the conveyancing part of the journey because they do not deal with law firms and solicitors on a regular basis. Conveyancing is the legal part of transferring property ownership from one party to another. Understanding the stages of conveyancing is crucial, once you are armed with knowledge you can be more confident in what will happen and when, as well as the expected timescales.

At Conveyancing Supermarket we provide online conveyance quotes as well as advice on moving, choosing a conveyancer and what to expect when buying and selling a property.

Getting a Survey

Buying a property is one of the biggest investments you will ever make so it’s natural to want to protect that investment and ensure you’re not making a mistake. One of the ways to feel confident that the property is a good investment is by having a survey done. It’s important to understand the different types of surveys and their importance for certain types of properties. One of the most common survey types is the Homeowners Survey previously known as the RICS Homebuyers Report.

Use a Storage Unit

Often people don’t even consider using self storage units when moving home. However, they are particularly helpful for sellers who want to declutter their home before estate agent photography and before potential buyers look around. Some of the key benefits are:

1. Declutter to make the space look larger and more attractive

If you want to attract more potential buyers and secure the highest possible price. decluttering your home is a great way to achieve this.

2. Remove some of the personal touch so buyers can imagine themselves living there.

Whilst your home needs to remain homely and welcoming your potential buyers need to visualise themselves being able to live there. If there are lots of personal items it can sometimes be difficult to picture how the space will become your own.

3. Your packing is already started.

If you pack up and store some of your less regularly used items you are half way there on your packing. A job that many people underestimate, we certainly underestimate how much we accumulate over time. Plus you’re not living around boxes until move day.

Get organised, do your research and your move will run much smoother. Our best advice though, try to enjoy it!