Alliance Leicester guide to moving home

There’s a lot to think about when selling your home and moving to a new property. It can be very costly, and take a lot of time and effort. This guide is designed to help you make the process as stress free as possible.

Selling your home

Firstly you need to think about how much you are going to put your home on the market for. Be realistic, it’s a common mistake to overprice your property, so it helps to get information about similar properties in your area. Remember - your estate agent does not value your property, they just specify an asking price. If you want a 'true' valuation, you'll need a qualified surveyor.
It may also be a good idea to decorate your house when you decide to sell it. First impressions count and can affect how fast your home sells, and its sale price.
Once you have your asking price, it's time to advertise your home - if you are using an estate agent they will take care of this for you. A cheaper, and increasingly popular, alternative is to advertise your house on one of the many property websites available.
Now you need to wait for potential buyers to come and view your property. Depending on the market, this can be a lengthy process.
It helps to keep your home neat and tidy – buyers need to see the property not your clutter. Think about what you look out for when viewing properties and what turns you off, chances are your buyers look out for similar things.
From 10 September 2007, the law will require all sellers putting a home with three or more bedrooms on the market in England & Wales to provide a Home Information Pack.

Buying your new home Your property is on the market, you may have already had some viewing or even some offers. If you haven’t already started, it’s time to start seriously looking for your next property. Work out how much you can afford. Your circumstances have probably changed since you bought your current home, so take the time to work out your budget now. Use our Borrowing calculator to give you an idea of how much you can afford to borrow. Find a property Finding the right home for you can be a long process, so check out the areas you are thinking of living in and visit local estate agents and use the internet to find properties for sale. If your current home is already on the market, and you have an offer, you’re in a good position to start making offers on properties yourself, so when you have found the home you want – make an offer.

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