Tips to help you plan for moving
Thinking of moving? Read our tips on how to choose a location, weigh up the cost, sort out your mortgage and make plans for moving day and beyond.
Deciding to move
If you’re planning to move, why not see if you could get some help from the mortgage guarantee scheme? You can apply for the scheme if you have a deposit of between 5% and 9.99% of the purchase price of the home you’re moving to. Then take a look at some tips to help you understand your options, from costs to location, and the process of selling your current home.
We’ve rounded up all the potential costs of moving, from Stamp Duty to legal fees, to help you make plans and budget accordingly.
One house-seeker reveals the questions he considered when looking for somewhere to live, and explains how he used apps and social media to help.
We have a range of savings accounts to choose from, including instant access and fixed rate accounts that come with some access to your money if you need it. We also offer a range of cash ISAs that could help you reach your goals faster, plus, it’s easy to track and manage your savings online – so you’re always in control. Take a look to see what could suit you. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.
There’s plenty to think about when you’re considering moving to a new home – we’ve got some tips to help you make plans.
Try some tools to help you work out your finances for moving, and get some tips on how to organise the move.
Work out how much you could borrow based on your income and deposit, and see examples of monthly payments for various types of mortgage.
Before you start hunting for a new home, see if you could borrow the amount you need. It takes about 15 minutes, and won’t affect your credit rating.
If you’re thinking about whether to use a high-street or online-only estate agent, take a look at some of the issues you might want to consider.
Read our tips to help you prepare for your big move, from booking a removals service and sorting out final utility bills to finding your new stopcock.
Think about ways to protect your home and make the most of your new home and community.
You’ll need buildings insurance for your new home, and it’s a good idea to protect your contents too. See how we can help.
Moving to a new area can be an exciting time. Read some stories from people who’ve made the move to see how you can make a success of settling in.
Check out our easy-to-do fixes that will give your living space a revamp – from adding bold colour accents to rethinking the lighting.
There’s a lot to consider when you move house, like all the little extras you’ll need to make it feel like home. See how a Barclaycard could help you spread the cost of purchases for up to 12 months. T&Cs apply. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history.
Transform it into a special place
Whether it’s building a kitchen extension or just painting walls, a refresh could add value to your home and turn it into a place you won’t want to leave.