Your Home Sale Checklist

Before you pick up the keys to your new home, there are some things that you need to sit down and consider. It can be a hard thing to do as such a thrilling time, but you need to set aside the time to take a step back and sort some major stuff out. It will cover your back as well as setting you up for a safer and more financially-sound life in your new home.

Pre-Sale Report

A pre-sale report can cover many things that may need improving on your new purchase. This can be done with a pre-purchase house inspection, with companies such as SPI Property Inspections offering this service. It is vital to understand the condition of the property you are moving into, including any pest-problems that you will need to tackle and repair works that may need to be carried out before you settle yourself in. It can be sound advice in whether you want to go forth with the buying of your new home, as in some cases it can cost more to renovate or repair than you would have initially budgeted for – if you have budgeted at all.

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Costs – Utilities, Insurances, Life…

If you’re moving into a different neighborhood, chances are that the bills that you are paying will vary from where you had been living previously. Insurance rates can go up or down depending on which street you’re on, and the simple switch of a two-car drive to a one-car slot can make a massive difference on your premium. You will need to check all of this out to ensure that it is affordable and a realistic amount for you to be able to pay out each month.

Make sure that any utility bills are switched over before you move in and that readings from each meter are sent off to the relevant companies. Look into whether there are any neighborhood charges for waste disposal, community watch or gardening fees. It may help to speak to a few of the neighbors before you start packing your boxes, or ask the previous owner for a comprehensive breakdown of what they pay – tell them to be honest and not skip out anything.

Alma Mater

If you have a family, the best thing that you can do is take a look around the neighborhood and see which amenities are available to you. Check out the local schools and see how they rate in comparison to the one that you may be leaving. You need to take into consideration how much fuel you could be using (or saving – always look for the positives!) driving to get to said amenities and compare it to how much you were using before. Little costs all add up, and while the excitement of a new start may get the better of you, it’s better to be safe and in the know of everything that can crop up so it doesn’t shock you. If it’s making you gasp for the better, then sit back and relax – you’re doing just fine.