Moving house can be one of the biggest and most stressful experiences you can have if you are not prepared for things to not go according to plan. A good way to reduce the stress when it comes to a big thing like moving is to take care while planning so that you have backup plans, but keep in mind that you can’t plan for every eventuality. Keeping track of money can also be an added stress while moving as there can be many people involved with the moving process, you can have piles of documents and money going to so many people for different things and moving through different hands. You may also experience delays due to different conditions like weather, traffic, illness etc. with things getting complicated, as long as you have worked out each step with your estate agent, they will be able to give you advice and come up with back up plans if and when needed. These 5 unexpected pitfalls will also be able to help you realise when things are going wrong and help you on your big day of moving in to your new home.
Issues with your new home upon arrival
When you are setting up your contracts and getting all your documentation ready, the condition your new home has been left in may affect your plans, things like what fittings will be left for you and any issues found due to your survey. Making sure this is all correct with the help of your estate agent from the get-go will protect you when you arrive at your new property for any damage that might be left, so make sure your property insurance is in place as the seller should let you know of any damage once your contract is signed.
Beware of lengthy chains
Some sellers like to sell their properties extremely quickly and may have multiple offers on the table and start a contract race. This can be really stressful and incur additional cost, but if you want to pull out of the race then you have every right to do so. So make sure you have all the contract and legal information done and check with your estate agent to make sure you don’t lose your property at the last second.
Don’t be a victim when moving home
When you are looking for the best removal company for you, ask your estate agent their advice as they will have a list of all the best companies in your area and budget. One thing you must always do is check the company’s feedback and their social media platforms as this will allow you to check peoples comments and reviews from other customers who have used their services. The last thing you need is to hire a cowboy company as your belongings may be damaged and that the price they say when booking isn’t always the price on the day.
Get the right estate agent and solicitor
It is essential from the beginning that you get the right estate agent and solicitor from a reputable company, so take your time and really look for the right one as this will help if anything goes wrong further down the line. It’s more important to go for an estate agent that will work with you during this process rather than just the cheapest one you can find. If in doubt, when looking for a solicitor, then ask your estate agent to help find the perfect one for you, this is essential because if anything goes wrong, have the back-up you need to protect yourself.
Protect yourself
Buyers have the option to have a more in-depth survey done to protect themselves and their interests. This is called a homebuyers report or a building survey. This will identify any other issues that the property has that may not have been visible during the viewing and might affect the original mortgage evaluation and could also affect the value.