Fall in love with a new house this February
With spring just around the corner, February could be the perfect month to get your house ready to list. On average, March and April are the most popular months for listings and completions so if you’re looking to move house this year, get ahead of the game with our handy tips.
Get a free valuation
Before you do anything else, contact a few local estate agents for their expert opinions. They can advise you how best to showcase your home, who it will appeal to and give you an idea of what the current market is doing. They will offer a valuation guide, advise you of their fees and go through the process of getting photography and paperwork ready for you to list.
Preparation
To get the most amount of interest in your home, you need to make it look and feel appealing. A deep clean and declutter are essential to ensure viewers can visualise themselves living there. Make any necessary repairs and tidy the outside space to enhance the kerb appeal.
Paperwork
Gathering together any necessary property related paperwork early can avoid potential delays later in the process. You may have some from when you purchased the property and more from any work you have completed. Paperwork needed will include: Gas Safe certificates; FENSA or CERTAS certificates for windows; planning permission or building regulations certificates for alterations made to the house; electrical check certificates; HM Land Registry title documents; and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Mortgage in principal
You’ve probably spent many hours searching for your new home and have an idea of how much you’ll need to borrow to complete the purchase. Make sure you’ve spoken to a mortgage broker and arranged a mortgage in principal so you’re in the best position to offer on your perfect next home.
Your chosen estate agent should work with you to make the process as seamless as possible but by working through our handy tips, you’ll be in a great position to make the next step in your housing journey.
If you need any help, advice or support for buying or selling, get in touch with us at Hallways.
