Two transactions. One life plan.
Moving homes involves two sets of dates and two sets of unknowns. Write down the constraints that cannot easily move: work, school, accessibility needs and temporary accommodation. Then identify where you have flexibility. That practical picture should guide the conversation before choosing a sale-first or purchase-first approach.
Understand what each sequence changes.
Selling first can make the sale outcome clearer while leaving the next home to be found. Buying first can secure a specific home while leaving the sale outcome unresolved. Neither sequence removes uncertainty. Discuss the financing implications with your lender and the contractual implications with your lawyer before committing to a plan.
Build a backup plan while you still have choices.
Talk through what would happen if either side takes longer than expected. Consider storage, temporary living arrangements and the people who need advance notice. Sue can help coordinate a practical timeline and the property decisions, while specialist advisers confirm the parts within their expertise.
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