Selling + Buying
Selling and Buying House Checklist
Managing a sale and purchase at the same time means double the deadlines. Use a dual-track checklist to keep your old home exit and new home setup synchronised.
What this checklist should include
- Track sale tasks and purchase tasks separately to avoid confusion.
- Plan exchange and completion dependencies with clear deadlines.
- Coordinate estate agent, solicitor, and removal timelines.
- Prepare both properties for handover and arrival.
- Avoid duplicate admin by batching address and provider updates.
- Keep a priority list for moving week decisions.
Suggested moving timeline
- 1. 8-6 weeks before: organise legal timeline and document requirements.
- 2. 5-3 weeks before: align sale/purchase milestones and moving logistics.
- 3. 2 weeks before: confirm final dates and prepare both properties.
- 4. Completion period: execute handover checklist and immediate move-in setup.
- 5. Post-move week: close out remaining sale admin and finalise services.
FAQ
Why is a dual-track checklist better here?
Because selling and buying involve parallel tasks that are easy to miss when mixed together.
What if completion dates change?
Use timeline-based sections that can be shifted without losing the task sequence.
What is the highest-risk stage?
The 1-2 weeks before completion, when legal, logistics, and packing all overlap.
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