I'm following your story with interest, Slikmrs, as I think our situation is similar and you're just a bit further ahead!
We're currently getting the house ready to go on the market - decorating, decluttering etc - and, once sold, plan to take a short-term let in the UK while we do the viewing trips etc. (Hoping that property really is moving as they say it is over here and that we sell quickly.)
We've also wondered whether we should throw in some of the white goods to sweeten the deal...in fact, we're thinking maybe we just get a house clearance done and buy somewhere ready-furnished when we come over there.
Bit of a kick in the teeth today when we called our mortgage provider to discuss borrowing some capital to help smooth the way, to be told they wouldn't do that for something that ultimately means we'll be paying off our mortgage early and depriving them of the interest!
Ridiculous that we have so much equity in our current home and we can't access it. Looks like we'll have to get a personal loan instead.
Glad your dream is moving forward though.
