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Selling a Home During Separation or Divorce

•By Adam Rogers

Selling a shared home during separation or divorce can be emotionally and practically demanding. A clear plan can make the property sale easier to manage while you obtain advice about your own circumstances.

Get independent advice first

Speak with your own lawyer about ownership, authority to sell and any agreements or orders affecting the property. A salesperson can advise on marketing and the sale process, but does not decide how relationship property or sale proceeds should be divided. The Ministry of Justice explains relationship-property options.

Agree how decisions will be made

Where it is appropriate and safe, agree how you will communicate and record decisions. Ask your advisers to help if direct discussion is difficult. Give the salesperson clear instructions about who must approve marketing, price changes and offers.

Make a practical sale plan

Discuss the appraisal evidence, preparation work, costs, sale method, access and preferred timing. Consider each person’s living arrangements and the practical effect of settlement dates. Keep a written record of the agreed steps and responsibilities.

Keep the whole offer in view

Price, conditions and settlement all matter. Take advice before accepting terms, and allow space to consider decisions rather than feeling pressured to settle a disagreement through the sale.

Our seller guide explains the property-sale journey. Call 03 359 0384 to discuss the selling process with Ray White Burnside.

You can also contact the Burnside office online to arrange a conversation about the sale process.

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