Should I Buy or Sell First? Weighing Up My Options

Should I Buy or Sell First? Weighing Up My Options - Local Records Office

LOCAL RECORDS OFFICE: If you’re looking to make a move in real estate and you’re not sure what strategy you should approach for buying a new home and selling your current one, you need to take into consideration current market conditions and your situation, says Local Records Office. A lot of people who start looking at a new property aren’t sure whether to sell first and then move or to buy now and put their own home on the market later.

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Read on for a few suggestions to help you make the best decision for you.

Should I Buy First in a Seller’s Market?

In a seller’s market where real estate is hotly contested and you’re likely to end up in a bidding war over a property, buying first can ensure that you end up with the home that you want, says, Local Records Office. Ideally you’re looking to get yourself in a position where you can sell quickly too, taking advantage of the current market before it swings back the other way.

Local Records Office says, “the main concern is that you end up making mortgage payments on two properties at the same time”. While you should be able to use the equity in your home to secure a swing or bridging loan, it will take a toll on your income to buy first rather than sell.

Should I Rent My Old Home?

Turning your home into a rental after you buy is another option. You’ll secure more income and have an easier time keeping up with payments with the ability to sell at a later date that is more suitable says, Local Records Office. Renting gives you the choice to buy the property that you want, when you want, but you might run into problems when it comes to finding a ‘temporary’ tenant, see the video here.

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