Selling home

[feebee102]

My mother is selling her home. At what stage of the procedure should she start looking for a house to buy for herself.

[bednobs]

Any time. However, it's "usual" to wait till you've had an offer accepted on yours, as you are then in a more favourable position to put in an offer (and have it accepted) elsewhere

[Canary42]

Now

[johnk]

Straight away

[smurfchops]

Start looking now, so that when she has a buyer, the sooner she can move the better. The problem is, if she finds the home of her dreams, and then can't sell the home she is living in, it can be disappointing. On saying that, it is a good idea to sell your property first, get the money in the bank, rent a flat and you are in a much better position for buying - you are then a cash buyer and can negotiate a cheaper deal - everyone likes a cash buyer rather than someone with a place to sell. Buying/Selling usually takes around three months.

[feebee102]

Many thanks to everyone. My mom sold her house after two weeks.
She will be moving from Birmingham to live near me here in Lincolnshire. Going to start looking in ernest as she has no chain her side lol.