Help, Your House Has Been Sold but You Haven’t Found a New Home Yet: What Are Your Options?

Congratulations, your house has been sold! But what happens next? It is quite common for a home to be sold before the owners have found a new place to live. Sometimes, the sale agreement allows you to remain in the property for a few extra months while you search for a new home. However, this is not always beneficial to your position as a seller.

Do you need to move out soon and are you looking for temporary accommodation? Read on to discover five possible solutions after selling your home.

Temporarily move in with your parents

The cheapest option is to temporarily stay with your parents, other relatives or friends. This can save you a considerable amount of money on rent. Of course, you can agree on a monthly contribution for the time you stay with them.

One thing to consider is that you will probably not be able to bring all your furniture and belongings with you. For this reason, many people temporarily rent a flexible storage unit at ALLSAFE Mini Storage.

ALLSAFE offers secure, heated and climate-controlled storage units in a wide range of sizes. The rental agreement can be cancelled on a weekly basis, which is ideal when you find a new home sooner than expected. You will not be tied to a long minimum rental period.

At ALLSAFE, you can rent a storage unit from just €1.40 per week. You can also make free use of a moving van or trailer.

Rent a furnished property

Are you unable to stay with your parents, relatives or friends? In that case, you could temporarily rent a furnished property. This saves you the time and effort of furnishing a temporary home when you will soon need to move again.

Temporary storage at ALLSAFE can also be useful in this situation. Your belongings will be stored securely at one of our locations in the Netherlands, and you can access them seven days a week. This is particularly convenient when you need to retrieve something from your storage unit.

Rent an unfurnished temporary home

Would you prefer to live among your own furniture and belongings? Look for an unfurnished temporary rental property. Make sure you check the minimum rental period, as many housing associations require tenants to rent a property for at least one year.

Rent a privately owned property

Private landlords are often more flexible and may offer rental periods of less than one year. They usually want to find a tenant quickly, as an empty property costs them money.

Temporary accommodation at a holiday park

The final option is to rent temporary accommodation at a holiday park. This may not be ideal for a longer stay because you will be surrounded by holidaymakers, but it can provide a practical short-term solution.

Holiday parks often offer options for people who need temporary housing because they have sold their home or are renovating their property.

Accommodation at a holiday park is usually furnished. This means you will probably need to rent temporary storage space for your furniture and other household belongings.

After reading these options, you should be better prepared to find suitable temporary accommodation on time. Good luck with your move!