Top tips to remember when selling your family home

September 2, 2024

Selling your family home is a big step in any homeowner’s journey, and with it comes a great amount of freedom as you take the step into the next chapter of your life.

The right preparation and research are critical to ensure this process is as smooth as possible, so that you can move into your new home and embrace your new lifestyle sooner.

From organising your finances to finding the right location for your most relaxing years, it’s important to take stock to ensure you find your perfect fit.

Thankfully, we’ve answered your most important questions – so read on to find out exactly what you should consider when selling your family home.

Work out what you are looking for

First things first, you need to work out what you want and need from your new home. You might want to consider factors such as proximity to essential services like health care, shopping and social activities or the kind of community you are looking to join. Make sure to consider your future needs as well, perhaps that may be access to community facilities or regular neighbourhood activities to get involved in.

Consider all the costs involved in moving

There’s more to selling than just making the sale and paying the purchase price of your new home. There are plenty of expenses you’ll need to consider such as real estate agent fees, furniture upgrades and removalist costs.

Now is also the time to review your financial situation, including your savings, investments and debts and estimate how much you will earn from the sale of your home and how these funds will be allocated. Be sure to factor these into the final equation so you can easily transition into your next home.

See what options are on offer

Understanding the different housing options available to you will help you make an informed decision on what to buy. You should consider what type of housing you are interested in such as townhouses, apartments or land lease communities. Then arrange to visit these options to see the future concepts of the community and amenities available to you. Taking the time to assess your options and have conversations with sales teams will ensure you make the right move for the next chapter of your life.

Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new

You may consider downsizing your assets before moving into a new home. This may take some time as there will likely be countless items of sentimental value that, all combined, take up quite a bit of space in your home. If you don’t want to get rid of them entirely, you might consider gifting them to your loved ones to keep in their own home.

Alternatively, you can sell items you no longer use to help fund your next home or donate or throw away any other things you no longer need. It may be hard at first to part with objects that you’ve lived with for years, but it will give you the opportunity to start fresh in your new home.

Find a friendly community with all the key amenities

Finally, but arguably most important of all, you need to focus on where you will be living in the future. Depending on your lifestyle and needs, you might want a change of scenery. Finding a community that has it all, means you don’t ever have to worry about a thing.

At our Vantage Hervey Bay community on the Fraser Coast, you can embrace the very best of luxury resort-style living, so that everyday feels like a holiday.

Just a short drive from the relaxed seaside paradise, you’ll find all the exceptional amenities you’d normally expect in a resort. From the future glistening swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness centre, tennis and pickleball courts, to The Clubhouse with its library, cinema, craft studio and more. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure you’re free to bring more to life, every single day.

Central to everything Hervey Bay has to offer, Vantage Hervey Bay perfectly encapsulates the very best of a relaxed and tranquil coastal lifestyle. Boasting a unique casual culture that is also genuine and welcoming, living at Vantage Hervey Bay means you are part of a connected community.

If you’re thinking of making the move to Vantage Hervey Bay and want to get the best price for your new home, the time to buy is now.

Our founding residents will benefit from investing early in their new home, prior to future home price increases, as well as receiving a $175 monthly rebate on site fees until the grand opening of The Clubhouse.

Enquire today to book a Discovery Tour with our Sales Team and see an animated walk through of the future community facility plans.