Nobody likes change and often people try to hold on to things for too long, especially if they are sentimentally attached to them. This includes houses. You get used to a place, the little nooks and crannies, the neighbours, the ease, and of course a home is often full of happy memories that you want to hold on to and treasure forever.
The thought of moving can feel stressful, however with a new home comes a new adventure and often gives you the opportunity to find the perfect home for the next part of your journey.
The key reasons that people tend to move home include:
- Growing family and the need for more space
- Empty nest and the need for less space and to downsize
- New job or better job opportunities
- Change of scenery and lifestyle
- Change of relationship status
- The desire to be closer to family
- The desire to upgrade to a bigger or more desirable home
- Changes to your neighbourhood
The most common reason for moving house is the desire for more space. If things are getting tight, your home starts to feel too small and you are constantly tripping over toys, furniture or even people, now might well be the time to start planning a move! Every house has a right time and right place. First-time buyers will outgrow their first home as their desires and plans change, and upsizing to accommodate a growing or potential family is often a key reason to move or relocate.
Whether it is the desire for an extra bedroom, a bigger garden, or a brand-new open plan kitchen, if every cupboard is bursting at the seams, and every conversation starts with “the problem with my house is…”, then it is a sign that you are ready for that move. It’s now time to sort out your finances and think about what you are really looking for for this next part of your life journey. A recent report shows that the average homeowner begins to get itchy feet in their home after nine years of living there, however more than one in 10 admit they start to think about moving after just three years.
It can be hard to let go. But as someone very recently said, when there is nothing left in the tank, it is time to move on!