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lemonandlimetart · 31/05/2021 13:00

I put my property on market recently and sold very quickly (nice detached property in hot area). I found somewhere to buy within a couple of weeks. Okay property but best I could afford in location I want. Seller took 3 weeks to find somewhere and chain not complete yet. It's ok i'm not in a hurry and neither are my buyers.

Last week I got a promotion at work and pay rise. Not huge but enough to afford somewhere a bit nicer. Few houses I've had eye on that have been on rightmove for a little while that I could afford.

I know legally until exchange there is no penalty but would you look for somewhere else. I realise bigger more expensive house would also cost more in terms of stamp duty, solicitors fees (as it would cross price boundary). But should I just keep on with current purchase as I might not get anywhere else or pull out when I don't know what I want to do. Thanks.

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bilbodog · 31/05/2021 13:16

A house is a massive purchase - if you can suddenly afford something much nicer why wouldn't you go for it? Doesnt sound as if anyone has spent any money on things yet?

Livingintheclouds · 31/05/2021 19:03

Look at it and if otscad nice as you think go for it. If you get an offer accepted, that's when you pull out of your purchase.
I don't see why solicitor's fees would go up - mine are the same whether it's a £150k purchase or a £900k one. Same amount of work.

Moonshine11 · 31/05/2021 19:08

Go for it!

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