Wanting to sell soon after house purchase

elsien

You're not the first and you won't be the last to walk into a new house and wonder what on earth you've done.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5808569/miserable-first-time-buyer-with-buyers-remorse&highlight=new+house+regret

However, without wanting to go all psychobabble on you, it could be too much change in one go, and some of your feelings about the loss of your mum might be presenting as a house issue because it gives you something tangible to focus on.
Give yourself a bit of time, make the house a home as best you can and review closer to the 6 month mark whether things have changed or not.

need_an_answer

Davesnave wrote: »

This sounds to me as if the OP means 'purchasers' where she's written 'vendors.'

that would follow...

Shame OP I thought you were not so far down the process as actually moved in.

Let things settle a little bit and if you still feel the same in 6 months resell your house,people do it.

Some settle,some don't.

kinger101

I read it as OP living their too (i.e. completed), though it's less than clear.

OP - there are no actual barriers to you selling now, other than;

(a) those needing a mortgage won't be able to exchange within six months of your completion date;
(b) redemption penalties on mortgage?
(c) as mentioned already, some buyers will wonder why you're selling so quickly, and assume any answer you give is a lie (it must be the neighbours).

I'd fall into the latter. I'm a cautious person.

So if you do market, be honest that you made a mistake. No need to come up with a lie about your partner's work. It's easier to spot a liar than tell whether that lie is white or not.


Personally, I'd give it a year. You've admitted you're a worrier. I'm a bit of one too. I think in a year, you'll be worrying about something else instead. It's just the nature of anxiety. Us worriers will always find something.

Maggie23

Sorry everyone, I made the mistake of saying vendors when I meant prospective purchasers x

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getmore4less wrote: »

often a solution is to be creative with allocating the space to tasks.
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Yes, this works and you can easily fill a house so that it will become a home. I have a 4 bed house, lounge/diner/kitchen, study and a snug and there is only me now. Every room has a purpose eg lounge for reading, music, relaxing. Snug for tv. Study for printer, paperwork, crafts. Bedroom 1 for sleeping. Bedroom 2 for guests and ironing. Bedroom 3 for various bits of health equipment and guests. Bedroom 4 is a sewing room. I am moving to a slightly bigger house but every room already has a purpose in my mind



Maybe this new house is not yet enclosing the op, maybe a bit of space clearing (google it) will work

YoungBlueEyes

OP can you outline exactly what is wrong with this house? Your last place was too small so you bought this bigger one because you needed more room.

You say it's massive and huge... is it more bedrooms/rooms in general? Or the same number but each one is bigger?

If it's more rooms, then would giving each room a job make it easier? Adult room, crafting room, kids playroom etc.
If it's the same number of rooms, would a few more pieces of furniture make it feel less.... big/empty/scary? More cosy and snug There are plenty of places to get free or cheap bits and bobs, just to fill it in so it doesn't feel quite so big.

Have you moved far? If you've still got your friends round you, have them over for a painting party, make it really yours if that makes sense. Does it feel too big in the sense that there's a lot of work to do?

I agree with elsien. I think this is a projection of grief, but that'll pass. Trust me it passes.

Fingers crossed for you