The tell-tale signs that you’ve outgrown your home

Is your current space not really working for you anymore? We can help!

Question: Do you have to wear a hard hat to open a cupboard? Are you sitting so snugly round the dinner table, your ribs are bruised with sharp elbows, either side of you as your loved one’s tuck into meals? Is it impossible to fit even a grain of rice in your garage? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the never-ending clutter?

If the answer is YES, do not fear! There is a very simple answer to all of the above, and drumroll please… you have outgrown your home. I know it seems just so obvious but don’t feel foolish as it is genuinely something that creeps up on us.

At Gilson Gray, we have seen this hundreds of times with clients. You’d think it would be strikingly apparent what is happening, but it is a quiet issue that whispers long before it shouts.

There may be a small bit of denial there, as it can be a hard one to come to terms with, especially if you love your home. The memories, the thought of leaving it, makes your throat tight just thinking about it!

This is where we come in.

No matter how many times we sell properties, we NEVER forget the human element and the stories behind them. We never underestimate the feeling of overwhelm at the very thought of preparing a property to be photographed and marketed. You don’t need to clear absolutely everything; this is where we can advise what would be useful to be moved and what you don’t need to worry about. It is a home you’re selling after all, not a dental surgery.

What I can tell you is once you come to terms with the fact you have outgrown your current property and need to move, you will never look back. We have seen it time and time again and heard, ‘I wish we’d done this sooner’, more times than I can possibly begin to convey.

Every home is as unique as the people in them. I suggest that you sit and think right now, what is the one thing that would really help your situation? Would a second bathroom mean less squabbling from your teens? Perhaps a utility room, to keep laundry out of sight? Perhaps a second public room? A larger kitchen?

Nothing is static and life has a habit of moving and shaking in ways we can’t always anticipate, and our homes more than anything else reflect this. What you CAN always count on is the team here at Gilson Gray. We see you, we hear you and we take huge satisfaction in assisting you in your property goals.

We offer a free, no obligation valuation of your home to give you an accurate guide that you can use to make the best decision for you and your family. Get in touch with us today to find out more.

The information and opinions contained in this blog are for information only.  They are not intended to constitute advice and should not be relied upon or considered as a replacement for advice.  Before acting on any information contained in this blog, please seek solicitor’s advice from Gilson Gray.