How to Move to a New Location Properly

Date Published 04 June 2025

Moving to a new area can apply to both sellers and buyers. When you make the change to living in a new location it can be due to many different reasons and it's always a big step to take.

Sometimes work-related matters can influence a change of place, other times it may be to do with family developments. Whether it's for a new job, a growing family or a move to a long-held dream home in a special place, it will be a new chapter in your life.

Moving to or moving away from somewhere both have different impacts and things that need to be taken into account, especially when the locations involved are as special as West Worthing, Goring by Sea and Ferring!

Moving to...
The first thing to be settled when you're moving into a new area is where you are actually going to live! Finding and choosing your new home is an exciting thing to do and one that gives us great joy to be involved with.

The satisfaction that comes from finding a buyer the right home is a big part of what makes being an estate agent so worthwhile. At Stafford Johnson we pride ourselves on our local knowledge and extensive experience - it's something that an online portal simply can't compete with.

Schools, transport links and other services and amenities will all be things that can play a part in choosing a new area to live in and we're here to let you know the answers to any questions you might have.

After you've made your move there's still lots to do before you really feel at home. Simple things such as knowing where the nearest branch of your favourite supermarket might be, or learning how to navigate the school run in the quickest way, or maybe just finding a pub that you want to make your new 'local' - it's all part and parcel of moving to a new location.

Moving from...
When it comes to moving away from a great area such as ours it can be hard. The familiarity built up over years, the local shops and business that you've grown to know, just the feeling of being 'at home' that you're become so used to - all of these things can be difficult to deal with.

Of course, depending on why you're selling you might be able to look at staying nearby. For instance, downsizing doesn't have to mean leaving a place that you love just to find a more manageable property.

That's another way that we can help - we've been serving our local community for more than a quarter of a century, so we know how much the area means to people.

Take it easy...
Taking the stress out of buying and selling a home is what we do every day. However, making sure that a move goes smoothly entails much more than simply matching a seller with a buyer and waiting for completion day.

Dealing with solicitors, local searches, property chains and unpredictable events can all be stressful for someone who is already under the strain of moving to a different location. We're customer focused because we know it's our job to take the weight off your shoulders in whatever way we can.

If you're thinking of selling in West Worthing, Goring or Ferring, or you've fallen in love with our area and want to move here, then talk to us today. We're the local independent property experts and we'll help you move properly.

Call 01903 501 105, email us or visit us at our office at 325 Goring Road.