Fall in love with the right home this Valentines

Buying a home can be very similar to falling in love. There may be ups and downs, or some unexpected surprises along the way and it’s can be a fairly emotional process.

We understand it’s important to make your moves count.

34% of people said that moving to a new house is more nerve-wrecking than getting divorced, which may not come as a surprise when you remember that the average occupier spends on average 18 years in their home - longer than many relationships!  

Of course, it may seem hard to forget the one (house) that got away. If you thought you had found your perfect property but it didn’t become yours, for whatever reason, don’t panic! An estimated 1.2 million residential properties were sold in 2019, and with the market predicted to rise by 1.8% this year, there is definitely plenty more fish in the sea.

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Moving home can be one of the most exciting things you ever do and it’s great to finally find your dream home.

Here are some simple tips to keeping your move as stress free as possible:

• Before you start packing, get decluttering. There’s no point taking stuff with you that you are just going to store away and never unpack again.
• Get organised. Lists and plans can be really helpful in keeping things organised.
• Get packing as early as possible, it will probably take longer than you think!
• Keep important items, like the kettle, in a safe place so you know how to easily find it when unpacking.
• Many hands make light work. Ask your friends and family to get involved in with helping to pack and move.

It’s important to remember, just as in a relationship, there may be compromises along the way but you shouldn’t settle for something you’re not happy with, so make sure you speak to one of our experts who can help you find the property you are looking for.

We are here to support you in purchasing a new home, to ensure it’s the exciting and stress free process that it should be.

Check our latest properties for sale and rent, to see if you can find your perfect property! Who knows, your next love might be just around the corner…

Sources: Dataloft, English Housing Survey, HMRC, Independent Home Buyer Quick Move Now, Real Homes.