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What Does “No Chain” Mean When Buying a House?

When it comes to buying property, if you’re buying a home that currently has an owner, you’ll need to wait for the seller to move out before you can officially move in. If that seller is, in their own right, waiting for someone else to move out of the home they’re eyeing up this creates what is known as a “chain”.  

This differs from a chain free house, a house with no previous owner, meaning that you can move in right away.

A “chain free house” is usually a new build. These homes are created exclusively for the buyer, and there’s no need to wait for previous owners to move out before moving in.

What are the Benefits of Buying Chain Free?

Buying a chain free home can lead to a much smoother, less stressful move. Here’s why:

No strict moving deadlines

If you’re buying and selling chain free, you can enjoy a move entirely on your own terms. Being able to move in whenever you like takes the pressure off. You don’t need to worry about last minute scheduling conflicts due to delays on the seller’s side.

No residual belongings

A chain-free home is guaranteed to be as-seen on completion. You won’t need to hire a skip to remove furniture and items left behind, because no residents lived in the house before you! When you buy a new build, you can rest assured that you’ll have all the space you need for the furniture and belongings you plan to bring with you. 

Exclusive utility bills

Utility bills have the potential to get mixed up when you transfer them from one homeowner to another. If nobody uses the utilities before you move into the house, you won’t have to worry about accidentally paying the leftover charges from a previous owner. 

How Long Does It Take to Move House with No Chain

While chain buying can take months to complete, purchasing a new build with no chain can take as little as 4 weeks to complete. This is because each step of the process is standalone and isn’t tied to anyone else’s house sale.  

Buying with Bloor means Buying without the Stress of a Chain

Sick of chains and last-minute delays? If you’re looking into buying chain-free, you can’t go wrong with a Bloor home. Our stylish new build properties are the perfect way to escape from the stress of chain buying - simply arrange an appointment to view our properties today.