Is this Doomsday or a New Beginning?

Very difficult decision to make but I think it is the right one for you. Good luck, it is a new beginning.

We completed in four weeks when we bought our house so not all doom and gloom.

You could have an offer within 3 weeks bit no way have completed. We moved in January to a cash buyer and still took 3 months. And 7 months on still waiting for new deeds!!! Beware of pushers!

Congratulations, Granny23, and good luck with selling your house! I'm sure you won't regret your move to somewhere more manageable and warmer.

Good luck with your move Granny 23. I am sure you are doing the right thing.

Congratulations on getting your offer accepted. The three week completion is do-able in Scotland. It took us three weeks from making a casual enquiry to an estate agent to completing on the sale of our Clyde-side flat. It was all a bit of a rush but very efficient! You will be fine.

I did something similar in 2019, sold a period cottage with a massive garden to a couple in their late 30s and fit to do the work it required in the future. I now have a lovely little 2 bed single storey bungalow on the coast with a small garden, lots of pots and the communal grass areas are kept by a very nice gardener. It is brilliant, I got rid of a whole lot of stuff I didn't need and now I can do what I want when I want without having to think about it.

I think you are doing the right thing. I am also downsizing (haven't sold yet but it is on the market) and it is beginning to feel like a big weight off my shoulders. Look forward to having a bit of money behind you and don't waste time on regrets.

Good luck with it all. Sounds fantastic !

It usually takes approximately three months from selling to completion.
And that’s only if you get an interested buyer almost immediately.

Seems a little odd to me,
Check and check again.

It's horrible - I am doing the same, but I have had to sell my pretty little cottage to buy an ex council very ugly house for cash (but great inside!) I am just waiting for a date now .... but in 5 years time my mortgage will run out and at that point as I have been unable too work now for over a decade, I will owe my mortgage company £60k, which obviously will not happen! I am terrified about the move really, although I have someone who is literally going to do it for me, but just the mess! Need to get someone in to give it a damned good clean as when all the furniture is out (and my garden pots!) I am certain as I have dogs that everything will be 'minging' behind, as I am disabled I just cannot do it, but will be mortally embarrassed if I didn't get something done! On the other hand, the cottage is now getting tired, I did a lot of work to it 16 years ago when I moved in, but lack of funds since has meant it hasn't really been 'kept up' sadly. Am in the process of selling my antiques as they just will no look right in the new house, which is sad, but needs must! At least the dogs will get a better garden to play in, but that too will require me to buy in help to do it!

Hope you get on alright Granny23, keep us posted!

Good luck to you Granny23. A new beginning for you. You’ll have so much more time to do the things you want, without having to worry yourself about gardening and decorating. ???

Definitely a New Beginning Granny23 - I hope it all goes through. I know the legal system for property is different in Scotland, so presumably the three week thing is doable if you get an offer.

As an aside, in England, certainly in London, no estate agent would let you view a property without your own at least being on the market!

Hope you’re successful Granny23. I was in a similar position 6 years ago and, although it was a bit of a wrench, I’ve never regretted the decision. Good luck

All makes sense. My new home is a downsize and it is immensely reassuring to know that I have that nest egg behind me.

I am having a private appointment with my hip; have booked a holiday for next year; am having stuff done to the garden so I can manage it; I have enough money to replace the car if needed; and I can treat my family when I want to. It brings peace of mind for me.

Congratulations Granny23 It definitely sounds like you're doing the right thing. Selling a house in 3 weeks is possible if you're prepared to hassle and harass your estate agent, solicitor and other parties involved on a daily basis, and I hear there is great demand for homes with large gardens, your description sounds very appealing. Remember to take lots of photos of your home to keep before you finally leave. Wishing you all the best.

Good luck, and my very best wishes.
I have done the same thing, I found waiting for a ground floor flat was worth it. It makes all the difference.

A new beginning definitely. It will take a bit of getting used to but I think the positives will outweigh the negatives. Enjoy x

4 years ago I sold a house that I had designed and lived in for 26 years. I had quite a bit of land- I moved into a condo with have the space. It has been a good change for me. My house was very private and remote. In the condo I see a lot more people and can walk to get to the store or my mum’s house. It is easy to clean because of the size. I had the condo totally redone before I moved in so it is fresh and modern. Selling big house gave me some $ to add to retirement $. No regrets. Good luck!

Apologies, just caught upon your offer being accepted. In Scotland most property details are now digital, you should be able to complete in 3 weeks. A friend did it in 3 weeks before computerisation and that was leading up to a Christmas.

We moved from an old house in need of care and in the middle of nowhere, aged 60 and 62, to a semi detached town house- yes the bills are cheaper and there are advantages to being able to walk to the shops, and there are social groups we have joined - it was a”sensible move”, our children encouraged us and we have seen them more frequently as it is easy to get to- but…. We are two years on and still find the urban noise intolerable and having neighbours so close a bit cloying, but we are not moving again, we WILL get used to it, and our neighbours are really kind and friendly. Go for it Granny23, but expect quite a long adjustment time. I hope your bid is successful.

Do hope everything goes through. Will be such a relief for you and you will enjoy life with less worry.

Wishing you all the luck in the world x

Sorry, have just caught up with your offer being accepted. So pleased for you - and the best of luck! I hope your family will rally round and help you.

We downsized last year and now have just a balcony and a large maisonette. It was a wrench as we loved our house but we have no regrets and knew that we would eventually have to do it. Better to do it now whilst you still can rather than live in a deteriorating house and eventually be forced into it.