Should You Stay Or Should You Go

So – you’ve decided to move.

Excited?

Probably.

Daunted?

Of course – it’s a massive step that will turn your home and life upside down for a while – not to mention the cost and hassle.

And although I am all for moving if it’s the right

It’s always best to take a step back from things and assess before you start the process of moving.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO MOVE?

Let’s start by taking a minute to think about the 8 main reasons to move: –

1 – NEW AREA – moving to be closer to family, to relocating for a new job, getting into a school catchment area, cost of living is less elsewhere, or maybe your neighbourhood has changed and you don’t like it anymore (buildings, traffic, neighbours) etc…

2 – MORE SPACE – outgrown our current home / family growing / extended family moving in

3 – DOWNSIZE – home is too large for us now / money issues forcing a consolidation

4 – UPGRADE – wanting a nicer home that has things that current house doesn’t

5 – CORRECTING A MISTAKE – the last move may have been wrong for various reasons – and this time you want to make sure it’s right

6 – HEALTH PROBLEMS – maybe stairs have become an issue, or cleaning is impossible – health may be the perfect time to consider what you need now.

7 – GETTING OUT BEFORE LARGE COSTS – homes need regular maintenance, but if your home will need a new roof, or extra work imminently, you may prefer to move beforehand so that you don’t have to do the work.

8 – CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE – maybe you want to travel more and have a lock up and leave home without a garden/heavy maintenance. Or maybe you want to become self-sufficient so require a garden that’s more suitable. Maybe a divorce, moving in to your partners home.

All of the points listed above are valid, and necessary. My suggestion is to write down the pro's and cons of whether to move or stay put. If more information is required I am happy to lend a hand so you can make an informed decision.