Love it or list it? Should we stay or should we move? It’s a commonly asked question in lounge rooms all over the country. Perhaps it’s on your mind right now.

We have put together a list of simple questions and suggested answers to help you decide…

1. Do you love your street and your neighbourhood but your bathroom is in a terrible state? STAY & RENOVATE THE BATHROOM

2. Are you planning to grow your family in the next five years and know you will outgrow the home you’re in? MOVE

3. Do you expect that your older kids will be leaving the nest soon? MOVE

4. Is the aspect and size of your home perfect, but it’s very dated? STAY & MODERNISE

5. Have you just had surgery on your hips, knees or back and you live in a multi-level home? MOVE

6. Are you on acreage and you hate gardening? MOVE

7. Do you live in the worst house on the best street? STAY & RENOVATE

8. Is your home too small but there’s no cost-effective way to extend? MOVE

9. Do you constantly have to do the car shuffle at home and you want to buy a boat or caravan but you’ve only got a single garage with no room on the block to extend it? MOVE

10. Do you have a pool you no longer want and you’re constantly maintaining it? MOVE

11. Do you envy the lifestyle of your friends who can walk to cafes and restaurants etc. from home but there’s nothing wrong with your house? MOVE

12. Are you keen to get your kids into a particular school but you live out of zone? MOVE

The above Q&A is just a guide. There is no definitive right or wrong answer. But it may help you rationalise your thinking before making a decision. Call us if you would like to have an obligation free chat about your plans and goals. We would be more than happy to come out and listen as well as take a look at your home.

No matter what your reason for moving there will always be buyers looking for a home like yours. Just married, just divorced, just had a baby, just retired, just got a new job, just had the kids move out, there is always someone looking to move.