Margaret’s simple and stress free move

After owning a property for a long time, where you lived with your partner and raised your children, deciding to sell that property can be a complex and emotional process. Therefore, making the move as stress-free and straightforward as possible can be crucial for a happy and smooth transition into a new property.

After living in her large four-bedroom detached family home for over 40 years, Margaret decided it was time to downsize. Margaret’s property had been the backdrop for decades of memories with her late husband and two children, and was nestled in a small market town near Bristol and Bath. “When we first found the house, we loved the location as we were not too far from town but also had the countryside on our doorstep,” explains Margaret. “The conservatory was our favourite feature of the house; it let in so much light, and we enjoyed watching the birds in the garden.”

Deciding to sell

Following the loss of her husband, Margaret felt it was time to begin a new chapter and move to a smaller, more manageable property. With her mind made up, Margaret started looking at suitable options nearby, as she didn’t want to move too far. Soon, she found a lovely apartment in a nearby McCarthy Stone retirement community. “The apartment was perfect for me as it was conveniently located within walking distance of the high street, was well connected for transport, and was also local to my church”, said Margaret.

Making things easy

After discovering that McCarthy Stone offered Part-Exchange through their partner Spring, Margaret chose not to list her home on the open market with an estate agent. Instead, she decided to use Spring’s Part-Exchange service from the outset. “I just wanted the move to be quick, simple, and stress-free. I didn’t want the hassle of hosting viewings and dealing with an estate agent. I also didn’t want the worry that my chain could break down, or my buyer would pull out at the last minute, so Part-Exchange suited me perfectly and allowed me to proceed on the new apartment without delay,” explains Margaret.

Why Spring?

Another advantage of using Part-Exchange for Margaret was the license to occupy feature included as standard with Part-Exchange. “I also liked that Spring provided a complimentary license to occupy,” said Margaret. “This meant I could access both my old and new home simultaneously, which very much appealed to me, as it gave me time to make the flat my own before moving in.”

With Margaret’s home sale guaranteed through Spring, she was able to focus on the move ahead and began to order carpets and book a decorator. “As my sale progressed, the Spring team kept me updated, and communication was excellent. Over the last few weeks, I have spoken with Paul, Rebecca, Harnish, and Simon, all of whom were very helpful and professional.”

A new chapter

Now in her new home, Margaret is delighted that she made the move. “I love my apartment; it's perfect. I have two bedrooms, so plenty of room for guests, a well-equipped kitchen, a good-sized lounge/diner, and the balcony is such a lovely bonus,” comments Margaret. “Using Spring has allowed me to move quickly and easily, removing all the stress. If it works financially for you, Part-Exchange is excellent, and I’d recommend Spring to friends and family.”

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