The Tell Tale Signs it is Time to Sell Your Residential Property

Written by River City Conveyancing Posted On Friday, 14 December 2018 05:00

We all, at some point or another, get our feet firmly on the property ladder, and while some do it while they are young, others wait until they reach middle age before making the commitment to buy rather than rent. Once you own your home, there will likely come a time when relocation is the best path to take and with that in mind, here are some tell-tale signs that it is time to put your home on the market.

✓ Insufficient Living Space - A growing family, for example, would require more living space as the children grow and if one of your kids doesn’t have a room they can study in, perhaps it is time to upgrade. This would typically arise for a newly married couple around 10-12 years in the future, and this time is enough to ensure that their financial status supports the upgrade.If you are looking to upgrade, be sure to find a suitable contractor who will offer a fair rate.

✓ Can’t Afford The Mortgage Repayments - If you made the mistake of buying a property out of your budget limit, the best thing might be to put it on the market. If the house is in a prime location and is in good order, you might be lucky and make a profit on the deal, although your objective should be to downsize to a comfortable level.

✓ The Long Daily Commute - If you are spending more than one hour travelling to or from your place of work, this could be the time to look at relocating to an area closer to your work venue. The cost of daily commuting can indeed be high, and it isn’t just the cost in terms of money, there’s also the time that could have been spent with the family. If you would like some more information, check out this article that examines the question, “How far is too far to commute?”

✓ Looking To Start Your Own Business - If you have a great business idea, yet do not have access to startup capital, selling your home will release your equity. You could either rent for a few years while you develop your business, or buy a smaller property, either way, you have the necessary funds for your startup if you sell your home. Of course, a lot would depend on the location and condition of your home, but there is nothing to lose by putting it on the market.

✓ A Career Promotion - If you suddenly are offered a promotion that would mean relocating, it might be the break you have been looking for. Many families end up relocating solely for this reason and in most cases, it turns out to be a wise move. Of course, it is a big step and it would affect your partner and any children you have. You should discuss thing openly with the family and then weigh up the pros and cons before arriving at a decision.

Whatever the reason for selling, it is essential that you engage the services of an experienced conveyancing lawyer, who will facilitate the legalities and can help you to calculate your total costs.

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