Reasonable time to find a new house?

Tancred

Davesnave wrote: »

Regardless of how long it takes, the back stop of renting for a while, as Mr Moo suggested, is always there.

True, it will cost you more and involve two moves, but it's possible the cost of renting will be more than offset by doing a good deal as an extremely proceedable buyer. I know this depends to an extent on location & circumstances

While your apprehension may be misplaced, there's nothing worse than having nothing inspiring enough to buy, except missing something perfect by losing a sale, or just bad timing.

We've been in all these places. The renting route worked for us. It was a bit of a faff, but we only unpacked essentials and the knowledge that we could take our time meant we were able to choose without pressure.

Renting is not a back-up, it's a pain. You have to put all your stuff in storage etc. Why go through the hassle?

Tancred

martinsurrey wrote: »

On a side note, Tancred, how’s your sale going? Been a couple of weeks, and I see its still on RM with a price change.

An acceptable offer has finally (!) been received and is under consideration. The buyer's buyer is a cash buyer - so hopefully a short chain.