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4 Free Guides for Moving House | Homewise

Written by Danielle | Mon, Feb 5, '18
 

Searching for, finding and moving to your new house can be a long process, but we’re here to help! Our team of property experts knows it can be difficult to find the perfect property, so we regularly write moving home guides to help make your move easier. 

 

Read on for a roundup of our top 4 must-have guides to help you with moving house. Learn how to calculate your budget, get the most out of a viewing, prepare for a quick sale and plan a stress-free moving day in these must-have guides, including 4 FREE downloadable checklists!

 

1. How to calculate your budget

You’re thinking about moving house but do you know what you can afford? Working out a clear breakdown of your finances will help make your dream move a reality sooner. If you want to clear debt, reserve savings and secure inheritance, you need to know your affordability from the start.

This quick guide for calculating your budget will help you work out a realistic budget and comes with a simple, downloadable PDF calculator that you can print off.

 

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2. Getting the most out of a viewing

You’re searching for the dream home but once you start going to view potential properties it can be difficult not to get attached early on. Take a minute to think about the condition of the roof, the rooms and space available and the surrounding area for example. Don’t lose sight of why you want to move house or overlook problems with the property itself.

Read these top tips to help you get the most out of any viewing and print off the handy checklist to take with you on the day!

 

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3. Prepare your house for sale

The exciting time soon comes when you’re placing your property on the market and preparing to move home. There are a few simple tricks you could be missing which can prepare your house for a quick sale and secure the right buyer.

Take a moment to read our quick tips to help you prepare your house for successful viewings and turn your house into a must-buy today! Print off our short checklist to help you along the way.

 

DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST

 

 

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 4. How to plan a stress-free move

Congratulations, you’ve found the perfect property and are preparing to move home! The excitement can soon turn to dread, however, if you’re facing an ever-growing to-do list. This is common and, rest assured, we’re here to help. 

This is the start of a new chapter and should be an exciting time, so use this simple guide to prepare for a stress-free moving day and download your moving checklist to help you along the way.

 

DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST

 

 

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