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If you can reduce your monthly outgoings

Some people may find that they can reduce their monthly outgoings by consolidating their debts to a rate that is more affordable. This does not mean taking out more debts to pay off existing ones but getting all existing debts onto the best interest rate possible. If financial difficulties are causing you to consider sale and rent back it is often worth while looking at loan consolidation as a possible alternative.

This may allow you to keep ownership of your house but it does not guarantee that your future outgoings would be less than if you sold and rented back. If you are not sure what to do, it may be worth getting a rental quote from a rent back specialist (the good ones will give this free) and compare it to your potential outgoings if you consolidate your loan. This way you will be able to make a more informed decision.

When you want to get full market value for your property

If you want to get the best possible price for your property then sale and rent back is most probably not for you. Sale and rent back companies are not able to offer you 100% of the market value of your property due to the costs they incur buying it and the profit margin they need. Those companies that say they will offer 100% of the market value and rent your property back to you are most likely not telling the truth. They are trying to get their foot in the door and then will offer less. If they did offer 100% of the market value they could not survive as a business as they would incur a loss for every property they bought. Reputable sale and rent back companies normally offer up to 80% of the properties value.

You need to make sure you sell to a company that (1) is honest and upfront with you and (2) has a sound business model because if they go out of business there are going to be complications with you staying in your house.

If you want the best price possible for your property and do not need to stay in it then selling via an estate agent is the best solution. If you want the best price for your property, do not want to rent back and need a quick sale then a cash buyer is often the best solution. Many rent back companies can offer this quick cash sale service.

The bottom line is: sale and rent back is not the solution for those wanting full market value for their property and beware of companies that say they can offer this.

In the fast-paced uncertainty of the modern world it's all too easy to fall behind with payments until one day you realize you have serious debt problems. Other than the blow to your self-esteem this causes, the stress that arises from being in debt can also have devastating effects on your physical and mental health. So if you're living from paycheck to paycheck and suffer the constant gnawing worry that your will be repossessed, you really need to sort out your debt problems as quickly as possible. If you're a homeowner, a very attractive option known as sell and rent back is open to you. So if debt is making your life unbearable, consider the many advantages of this scheme.

How It Works

First you contact a reputable company specializing in sale and rent back schemes. After surveying your property, the company will make you an offer on your home. Then in addition to an immediate cash payment, they will issue a contract for you to stay on in your home as a tenant paying rent at the market rate. Very often, they will offer a rent holiday. You have a lot of say in the contract you agree to; you can specify for example whether you want a short-term rental or long-term arrangement. You can also request a buy back option which gives you the option to later buy back your house when your situation improves.

Why It's The Best Way

The major advantage of course is that you can clear all your debts and continue living in your home as before. You don't have to suffer any of the upheaval that accompanies moving house especially if the move is unwanted. What's more, you get with none of the waiting around and having potential buyers traipsing through your home day after day. Plus, you don't have to pay and estate agent's commission on the sale.

There's also the matter of discretion and privacy. Reputable agents can arrange a sale that's private and confidential. There's no need to put up a 'for sale' board in front of your house or put an advert in the local press. So friends, neighbours and colleagues are none the wiser to your circumstances.

A number of other methods exist to release the equity tied up in your home. These include lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans.
However the Which Consumer Group reported that these other schemes tended to be expensive, inflexible and risky.

Studies have shown that being in debt is major cause of stress with serious consequences for both your mind and body. So if debt is wreaking havoc in your life, look into the sale and rent back scheme.
Be sure to choose a specialist firm with many years of experience in this field. Only a specialist firm can give you the efficiency and discretion you deserve.

Article Source : Commercial Real Estate Agents

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