TIME TO SPRING INTO ACTION?
Scottish Property Finders, Garrington discuss how to enhance your chances of moving home successfully in the near future
Much like the early stages of spring, when bulbs cautiously extend their shoots to test the air before unfurling their ˫oˁers, the local property market has similarly Źehaved ˁith restraint over the recent months, unveiling a modest array of properties.
¡arket activity has Źeen modest Źut persistent, plans to move have Źeen conducted with caution and, occasionally, beyond the public gaze. Properties transacted off࢛market are ɩuite accessiŹle for those in the knoˁ, and a numŹer of discerning Źuyers are actively pursuing exceptional opportunities.
The right price bor all home movers, regardless of their motivation, paying the right price ˁhen moving home is incrediŹly important.
ocal micro property markets are moving at their own pace and are experiencing varying degrees of changes to pricing. qomes that are considered to Źe the most desiraŹle maintain a scarcity value and Źuyers should expect competition and potentially paying a premium to secure such a property.
zn such a varying market, hoˁ can Źuyers determine the right price for a propertyࡴ birstly, the length of time it has Źeen on the market often serves as an indication as to whether the price is appropriate; whether it has had a price reduction ˁill also Źe visiŹle on a property portal. Secondly, although there can be a delay in recording of sold prices, it is always worth researching recent values of nearŹy transactions of comparaŹle properties.
¶ff࢛market homes ˁill not have a live digital footprint so greater research is needed. ¥avigating property values in a moving marketplace, ˁhere uncertainty is present, can Źe overˁhelming and Źuyers might Źenefit from the professional guidance offered by an independent expert. A property finder can offer assurance ˁhen it’s most neededࡸ Źeing immersed in their local market they are aŹle to share valuaŹle insight regarding property prices.
Selling and buying at the same time Whether up-sizing, down-sizing or relocating, many home movers ˁill have tˁo transactions taking place in tandem. Selling and Źuying at the same time can often reɩuire greater planning and consideration.
With there still Źeing a shortage of prime homes for sale, some sellers are preferring to sell off࢛market through their estate agent. This can offer sellers opportunity to test the market Źoth for pricing and appetite prior to spending time actively searching for a home to buy.
With a surprising numŹer of homes continuing to be sold discreetly buyers can Źenefit from professional representation to ensure access to all opportunities and, furthermore, receive guidance crucial during negotiations ˁhich, at this time, is particularly important.
If you would appreciate some extra support and would like to explore how Garrington can help, please do get in touch for an initial discussion without obligation.