Top tips to find your perfect home this summer

Moving home is becoming a more streamlined and less stressful process and this is perhaps most true during the summer months. A relaxing vibe in the air, longer days, and better weather make it an ideal time to find your perfect property. 

Think about what you want from your next home  

A better garden may be on your priority list, so as you explore the extensive range of properties that summer listings typically offer, create your own list. You may have location, the number of rooms, or property type at the top. Whatever your needs and desires are, it’s important to keep your mind open to fresh ideas, so don’t lock yourself into a preconceived vision of your perfect property, because it might just discover you. 

Book the best home valuation you can 

In order to plan your moving budget and open the door to what's possible, it’s imperative that you book a home valuation. Your home’s value may have increased more than you think, opening windows of opportunity to better properties. It’s also important to get a thorough face-to-face valuation that places the true value of your home without pricing at an unrealistic level. This can have an adverse effect on your home sale. 

Take a look at recently sold prices  

You don’t just have to rely on your agent to gain insights into the locations you are moving to or leaving behind. As you peruse previous sold property prices or the selling prices of similar properties, you will naturally become more attuned to the market. This summer spells out stability, and if you are moving, you are in a fortunate position. This is because you have the advantage of good equity growth when you are selling and reasonable pricing if you are buying. 

Use longer warmer days to enjoy more viewings   

There is a fresh summer breeze of properties on the market so it’s worth booking as many viewings as possible. With quieter roads during school holidays and better weather, you may be able to have more time for viewings. This, with a good agent to accompany you, will help you find the features and that special ‘I’m home feeling’ that only your perfect property can give you. 

Contact us  

If you are preparing to find your perfect home this summer, contact your local Guild Member today.