Hello World! Welcome Friends! In an ideal world, you’d have plenty of time to plan your move. Unfortunately, though, reality has a habit of throwing the occasional curveball at you, forcing you to make snap decisions about where you will live.
Most people assume that there is no way to move house quickly. But, the reality is that many homeowners do it every year because of divorce, a death in the family, changing job circumstances, probate issues, and so on.
So what do you need to do to move to a new home quickly? Here’s our rundown.
Look For Homes With No Onward Chain
Moving quickly is nearly impossible if the home you want has an onward chain. Even if you’re ready to move, you have to wait for buyers further along the chain to settle on their transactions, too. The whole thing is a logistical nightmare.
Instead of that, look for homes that advertise as having “no onward chain.” These are usually owned by people who want to move into rented accommodation, are moving into a care home, or are selling up completely to fund a new kind of lifestyle.
Accept First-Time Buyers
What’s great about first-time buyers for sellers? It’s the fact that they don’t have a home they want to sell already. Because of this, you can avoid waiting for their chain to clear before they are able to move into your home. Remember, even if they don’t have much cash or security, it is the bank that takes on the risk, not you. So you can sell to people who have a poor credit history or low incomes and it doesn’t matter. Your equity is still secure.
Sell Your Property to the Highest Bidder
As sites like FasterHouse point out, you don’t have to sell your home on the private market. Instead, you can sell it to a home-buying company that will sell it at a later date.
These services are ideal for people who need to sell now and can’t afford to wait for buyers to purchase their homes. In exchange for a small discount, the sale can go through very quickly: just a matter of weeks.
Get a Mortgage Pre-Approved
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a big deal when it comes to buying properties. It convinces sellers that you have the necessary financial capital to buy at the quoted sale price, encouraging them to do business with you.
In fact, some estate agents will insist that you get pre-approved for a loan before they will show you around houses.
Think Outside of the Box
Quick moving requires outside-of-the-box thinking. Finding a new place to live fast involves compromises.
For instance, instead of insisting on living in a suburban house, you might prefer to choose an apartment instead. Likewise, you might decide that you no longer need a car and will start cycling instead.
You’ll also want to transfer all your utilities over to your new home. That way, you can start using water, electricity, gas and internet the moment you arrive.
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