Hoping to move in 2021?
With the summer holidays having drawn to a close, Scottish property finders, Garrington, discuss why September is an important month for anyone thinking of moving before the end of the year.
The summer holiday period can provide the ideal time to escape the pressures of day to day life, relax and provide quality time to reflect and consider priorities for the months ahead. For some people, this can lead to cementing plans to move home.
Finding a home this autumn
Whilst there will likely be an uplift in supply to the market over the coming months, there is also expected to be pent-up demand from buyers who have been unsuccessful so far in 2021. Buyers who wish to secure a home this autumn are advised to be decisive in their actions and have everything in place to proceed swiftly when the ideal property arises.
Those buyers who previously had a small search area and were unsuccessful might now recognise they had restricted their options and wisely return to the market casting a wider net. House hunters should also consider properties that have been on the market for a long time. Longevity doesn’t necessarily mean there is anything wrong with the property and could present you with an opportunity to buy at a good figure. Similarly, properties that return to the market shouldn’t be prematurely discounted.
Achievable timescales
Family buyers will typically wish to move around school holiday times and, for other purchasers, moving by the end of the year becomes somewhat of a psychological deadline to hit. Once the ideal home has been found, it is important to act both decisively and prudently.
Despite advances in technologies to speed up the process of moving home, it can still take many weeks to progress from your offer being accepted to picking up your new door keys. For this reason, September and October are crucial months if you are steadfast on moving by the end of the year.
A property finder can provide guidance and assurance when navigating the local property market. Their professional advice allows buyers to make well-informed decisions throughout the process of buying a property.
If you are looking to buy a property anywhere in Scotland and would value professional advice on the local market in a specific area and to explore the opportunities that exist, Garrington offers a commitment-free discussion with one of their team.