“GO” PROS:–  A bigger/smaller/newer/more stylish home etc… assuming a suitable, affordable replacement home can even be found, AND secured, within catchment AND BUDGET?

“GO” CONS:– family life disruption, packing, stress of finding the elusive “new” home, Can you stomach a longer commute from a greenfield estate? Boom despair as prices skyrocket, rushed decisions, offers rejected, massive re- financing, versus staged renovation cost!

“STAY” CONS cost of fixing the family home eg. Dated appearance, need a home office work from home, bathroom, swimming pool etc. The owner and builder need to find a work around/solution and cost these.

 “STAY” PROS good neighbour’s, familiar shops, public transport and schools, proximity to family/ kid’s friends, pet friendly established garden?” Can a price be put on these?

SECOMB builders look at your home with fresh eyes, like an artist “see’s” a scene in a different light, or a comedian finds humour in everyday absurdities. You’d do this at someone else’s open home. A new owner would “See” your home this way too at your own open home! They’d be alert to the possibilities of adapting, refreshing your floorplan for 21st Century living. They’d be getting a builder in to cost different options to fix it, so why don’t you fall in love again with your own home instead of giving up on it?

Don’t let family or friend’s preconceptions, misconceptions and sentimental attachment stop you. Is it bad habits, clutter blocking the homes “STAY” potential? Consult SECOMB builders  to aid the BIG decision “STAY or GO?”