Selling up is never easy; it’s a logistical decision as well as a financial one. People sell homes for all kinds of reasons – they want to move into a new area, they want to move into a bigger home, they need to downsize, they need to release equity… whatever your reasons, it’s important you time that move just right.

A house move has to take finances into consideration, however you look at it. A good way to monitor house prices is to look at other homes of a similar style and configuration that are selling in your area. See how much they are put on the market for, and look at how much they actually sell for. This can give you a good idea of what might be realistic for your own property. Once you have an idea, contact an estate agent to ask them for a valuation. If the price isn’t right at the moment, it might be worth thinking about selling at a late date instead.