If you are in the process of wanting to move house with your family then this is a huge decision. It is not just you that will be impacted so it requires a lot of thought. You may spend some time going backward and forward with your decision as you want to do the best thing for everyone involved. If you do decide to sell your current place and move somewhere new then you will need to consider these things.
New Area
When you are in the process of moving you will need to find a new place to move into. This could be in the same area as you currently live which will mean you won’t need to change anything like school or doctors’ surgeries. However, if you are moving out of the area then you will need to put some time into researching where you want to move to. If you have no experience with other areas then it may be worth visiting them to get a feel for the place. You can speak to people you meet and ask them what it is like to live there. You will also need to make sure you can sign the children up for doctors and a pediatric dentist.
Size Of House
Now you need to think about the budget you have to play with when it comes to your new house. If you are moving due to your needs changing then these should be at the top of your want list when you are house-hunting. You may need a bigger house to cope with your growing family, one issue with that is that the more bedrooms you need then the higher the price tag will be. One way to overcome this is to get fewer bedrooms than you need and look into conversions to try and save some money.
Childcare Options
Something else to consider if you are moving out of the area is childcare options for where you are moving to. This all needs to be sorted out ideally before you move so your children have somewhere to go. This could be a childminder or school. When you are checking out areas make sure you arrange to look around the local schools to see which one would suit your children best. Be aware, moving during the school year could mean that the local schools have no spaces available.
Neighbors
Make sure you knock at your neighbor’s doors when you look at houses to speak with them about the neighborhood. You don’t want to move to a house that has nasty neighbors that will make your life a living nightmare. It is always worth waiting to find the perfect house, with lovely neighbors who will help you out during tough times.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some useful tips and advice on what you need to consider when the time comes to move house. We hope it goes well for you and that you are happy in your new place.