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Part exchanging for a new build

Has anyone ever considered part exchanging a property they have up for sale with a new build developer?

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  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I've done it once when speed was important. It can be convenient, but I didn't get market rate.
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    We are considering this at the moment, waiting for their valuations. When do you start paying mortgage on the new property.
  • mark5
    mark5 Posts: 1,365 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I've done it and it worked for me however the builder will probably either sell you a property at an inflated price with no reduction on offer or give below market value on your property.

    It does make moving less stressful though with no worries about the chain falling apart, we collected the keys to our new home on the friday and didnt need to hand over the keys to our old property until the monday.

    You also save on estate agents fees.
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