So I'm looking to sell my flat and upscale to a proper house in the burbs. I have the option to sell and buy together, as per the norm, or do them separately and staying with my folks in the interim. The later enables me to be chain free for both the sale and the purchase.
My question is, is that worth much? I risk house price movements and a large chunk of money potentially becoming less valuable if I don't find anywhere fast enough. Conversely I may gain better sale and purchase prices due to chain free status.
Think it depends where. When we were looking to move out of London, even though our place was on the market, some agents wouldn't take an offer until we had accepted an offer - so it could stand you in good stead.
So I'm looking to sell my flat and upscale to a proper house in the burbs. I have the option to sell and buy together, as per the norm, or do them separately and staying with my folks in the interim. The later enables me to be chain free for both the sale and the purchase.
My question is, is that worth much? I risk house price movements and a large chunk of money potentially becoming less valuable if I don't find anywhere fast enough. Conversely I may gain better sale and purchase prices due to chain free status.
Anyone have any advice? I have no idea.