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Simple (stupid?) moving house question

Paul_-C-
Paul_-C- Posts: 54 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
I'm currently in my first bought house, but feel the need to move soon.

So, do I find a house I like and make an offer, then try and sell my house? Or do I get an offer in for my house first, then go house hunting?

I have looked around for an answer, but I can't seem to find it ;)

Apologies for the silly question!
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  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    Not a silly question at all, we accepted an offer on our house 1st, we felt we couldnt offer on any properties until we had sold, also puts you in a better position. I wouldnt really consider an offer off someone who hadnt sold their house 1st..hope this helps.
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    It's much better to get your house on the market before you even start looking and then hopefully accept an offer before you start making any offers yourself.

    Most people won't entertain an offer if you don't already have an offer on your own house. You're also more likely to get a better price when you're in the strongest bargaining position you can be.

    I'm sure there's some more useful information if you read at least the first couple of pages of the house buying and house selling stickies at the top of this board :)
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Paul_-C-
    Paul_-C- Posts: 54 Forumite
    That's the impression I got after calling around some sales offices for new flats. As soon as I mentioned my house wasn't on the market yet they weren't interested.
  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    nice to know you're around it comforts me...
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    LOL. I have my own personal stalker! It makes me feel important.

    You don't have to thank all of my posts you know! :p
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    It means you're famous..just did it to see if you noticed, im warped like that:confused:
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    I notice mostly when I get thanked for really rubbish posts... It also takes newbies a while to find that button! :)
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    I read one of your posts earlier, the one where you mention you're married, it shattered my illusions...:p
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    EDIT for clarification: You were talking about illusions. Yes I am married and although my avatar might suggest it, I don't really have blue hair. Although I do have a glass as pictured and the liquid is the right colour. Which is a good job really as I wouldn't be talking rubbish with you on someone elses thread otherwise :D

    (I'm really sorry about your thread OP!)
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  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
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    am i really drunk or have i totally lost it, didnt understand your last post please clarify..sorry for thanking you, its mechanical
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