Are you moving house?

We bought a house for our disabled daughter and she moved into it in November. It was a probate sale so took a few weeks longer that it probably would have, but if you need to know anything, please just ask.

But really the first thing to do is to get valuations then choose the one you are happy with and an Estate Agent you get on with
( those 2 things aren’t always compatible) and tell the agent to tell you the truth, not to sugar coat anything that he feels needs to be done with your house prior to sale. Also you want feedback from any viewings.

Choose your preferred location and look online, Rightmove is a good site.

Meanwhile, declutter and pull out any paperwork you have on your house, certificates, legal documents, because you will need it all later on.
Get a quote from a good Solicitor, don’t use one that the Agent offers. They tend to be slower.

You might find that you need to have STC on your property before you can even view others, if not get out there and have a good look at what you get for your money.
On Bus routes, Doctors, Chemists and some shops are preferable, we haven’t managed that, but we have tried to future proof our own bungalow. In the middle of nowhere sounds great until you can’t drive.

Good luck!

House far too big. DH died 4 years ago. 4 DC scattered, no family close by.

I love my present location and haven't seen anything I like nearby yet.
I am applying for planning permission to build a new house in my garden. Again my DC all think this is a crazy idea.
My friends don't on the whole. They say I should pursue this if I want.

Added complications; I rent out part of my house to help pay the bills so my lodger is moving out soon. I have a studio in the house too which I share with other artists. All will need to be dispersed and I will miss their company dearly.

Oh and I've just had a replacement hip and am due a cataract operation so cannot drive.

I hope my story helps to make yours simpler tanith if nothing else

I hope to be selling soon, but everytime I check out Rightmove the market is dead in this and surrounding areas. I hope more properties appear in the Spring.

Unlike you with the support of your family I am doing this totally alone, I am also in my mid 70s and it is scary.

Thanks both of you I need all the support I can get.
As I say I’m mid 70s in n/w London a widow my family are all supportive I have 3 children and many Grands. Where I live is a good desirable area so I should have no problem selling it’s all the building work and the traffic around me that’s driving out. Plus my eldest daughter who is a stroke survivor will be moving in with me hopefully temporarily.

I’ll be interested to hear others situations!

My last move was a private buyer Grammaretto it went well.
Good luck to you both.

Yes. I am at about the same stage and age as you, I think. tanith
Good luck to us!
I am in Scotland where the process is different.
I think I have a private buyer which my DC insist is a very bad idea.
So yes, hard decisions are coming thick and fast!
What's your situation?

We aren't tanith but I wish you luck. It's a huge thing and I'm sure gners will offer lots of support.