Five reasons why it’s a great time to sell your home

There are more people looking to move than the number of homes available to buy, and it’s a hugely competitive market, so sellers have the best chance of finding a buyer this year than at any other time in the past 10 years.

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Asking prices have hit record highs this month, so if you’re thinking of selling in order to make a move next year, it’s a great time to arrange a property valuation from an estate agent. You might discover that you can sell your home for a lot more than you bought it for, even if you’ve owned it for just a year or two. Now is also a great time for homeowners looking to sell and cash out if you’re downsizing, or don’t need to buy another property.

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If your home is valued for more than you bought it for, the search for your dream property might start to look different. New possibilities that you may not have considered could start to open up, from locations you assumed you were priced out of, to homes offering more space, or a garden. And the good news is that we’re starting to see more properties coming to market this month, so fresh new choice is slowly growing.

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With many homes being snapped up quickly and sellers having a choice of competing buyers, ‘power-buyers’ — those who have already sold their own property subject to contract or have nothing to sell — will have the most powerful negotiating hand when they eventually find ‘the one’.

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Mortgage interest rates are lower than ever and lenders are keen to offer mortgage loans in a competitive market. The window is open for movers who wish to sell and buy again before a likely interest rate rise, although it’s widely expected that rates will remain comparatively low.

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OneAgency Estate Agents offer FREE valuations whether looking to sell or let your property in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. Get in touch today to see how we can help you find your dream home.