moving home

Thinking about downsizing: Where are the most popular locations to retire to?

As retirement approaches, many households consider relocating to a smaller home. Known as "downsizing," this strategy has a number of advantages, including reducing expenses such as energy bills or council tax. For many families, downsizing also provides an opportunity to leave a crowded urban landscape behind and move to a more relaxing environment.

Increasing numbers of downsizing...

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Moving home tops the stress level chart

52% of the nation feel moving home is one of the most stressful life events and with the additional requirements of social distancing and other pandemic based procedures, it’s just got a whole lot more stressful. When it comes to moving, 28% find it more stressful than having a baby, getting married, going to job interviews, doing a driving test. It also beats waiting for what was the biggest...

The stress of moving and most common moving fails

The stress of moving and most common fails

Damaged furniture, scratched walls and late removal vans are some of the most common 'fails' that sleep-deprived Brits face on moving day. A poll of 2,000 people who have moved home has revealed the most common disasters likely to cause them stress and sleepless nights before and after their big move. Half of homeowners have experienced a 'fail' on moving day, according to the study. Thirty-...