How To Sell A House During A Divorce
As if divorce or a separation of a long-term partner was not difficult enough to deal with, you have to contend with finding a new property and selling your current one. Moving home quickly helps you to move on with your life and split any equity in your joint property.
Estate Agent
The traditional route of a divorce house sale is via your local estate agent. This method may feel comfortable and familiar, but it can also have its downsides. For instance, when selling your house during a divorce, both parties want a quick sale to be able to make a fresh start and begin to move on. However, it can take up to 6 months or even longer to sell the house on the open market and you will have to factor in estate agent costs.
Learn more about what to do if you can’t sell your house.
Auction
Selling at auction is an ideal way to initiate a sale of a short-lease property or one that needs serious renovation work. The benefit of a divorce house sale via auction is that it is quick, with many sales happening in a matter of weeks. However, if you have a family home, it may not be best suited to this selling method.
House Buying Company
If you’re looking to sell up and move on quickly, this is a great option. There are no estate agent or solicitor fees and with 321 Move, you can get a cash offer within 24 hours. However, if you choose to sell with a property buying company, you must ensure they are reputable do not pressure you into a decision if you are not ready.
Things To Consider When Selling House Before Divorce
UK house prices on the UK housing market can be unpredictable and vary throughout the year. This is something you should bare in mind if you want to get the best price possible for your house. Selling a house before a divorce can result in missing out on your ideal price or a long wait if the house takes a while to sell.
Whether you decide to sell your home before or after divorce, bear in mind that a divorce house sale on the open market can be take time and money. Any house sale that takes a longer time than expected can lead to complications such as missing out on your new property.
The Money Advice Service have a handy divorce and money calculator you can find here.
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What If I Can’t Come To A Divorce House Sale Agreement With My Partner?
Divorces can be difficult and the tensions surrounding it can result in a breakdown in communication. This can make it even harder or near impossible to reach a decision about your house and other assets. When this happens, legal professionals will step in to make sure the settlement is fair. If you have children under the age of 18 their welfare is and will be paramount in any legal proceedings.
A Divorce House Sale Is Easy With 321 Move
We know that every situation is different and that’s why we always recommend that you consider all your options before selling your home.
However, we know that isn’t always possible and it’s often much easier to move on by selling your home quickly and efficiently, so you can move on. 321 move’s dedicated team is on hand to often advice and guidance, and even a same-day cash offer for your home.
If you’ve made the decision to sell and you know that this is the best option for you, we can ensure we handle the sale of your property with sensitivity and care.
"The stress levels in the house weren't great for the kids so we just needed a quick way to sell our house than an estate agent. We found this with 321 Move and now both of us can move on with our lives"
Pete St Rose