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When you are looking to purchase a new home, it can be difficult to choose which one is right for you and your family – especially if you have young children. Often, looking for a new home is one of the most stressful experiences many couples go through. Having moved house more times than I can remember I can vouch for that.
Uprooting a family to a new home and often a new town or city can be challenging and emotionally draining so it is important to choose the right place to suit your needs.
Here are some tips to help you find the right new home for you and your family.
Affordability
One of the most important aspects of choosing a new home is whether you can afford it. Whether you are planning to have a mortgage or pay out right for the property – costs do need to be taken into consideration. If you are taking out a mortgage then be careful you are not borrowing too much money. There are now a variety of online calculators which can help you work this out.
Availability
Once you have formalised your budget, deciding which properties are available and that meet your criteria can be difficult. Often you will have to settle for a property that does not incorporate everything you desired.
You also need to be aware of the timescale of when you can move into the house – you do not want to be homeless for a long period of time before you can move in, especially if you have young children.
Location
The location you choose for your new home is vital to the success of your move. Trying to find the right location which is near to your family and friends and your children’s schooling is really important and can add even more stress to the move.
Many new homeowners are opting for the new homes for sale due to the vast amount of properties readily available and the ideal neighborhood area for young families.
When you are choosing a new home, you also need to find something that is close to local amenities such as: shops, restaurants etc. As your children grow up, it is important that they are around other children and local shops for when they take their first steps into independence.
With these tips in mind, finding the right home for you and your family doesn’t have to be stressful – you just need to be decisive.
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that you will find useful when moving home:
- Mortgage Calculator Tool is a tool to help you work out how much you can afford to borrow for your new home. This is incredibly important to know as you need to be realistic about what you can and can’t afford.
- Government Support for Homeowners these help to buy schemes are supported by the UK government.
- UK House Pricing Index this tool shows the average cost of houses right now.