Research shows that the average person sleeps for just 5 hours, 20 minutes the night before moving house – which is considerably less than the recommended number of 8 hours?
This research was uncovered by Happy Beds who surveyed 2,000 people about how the stress of moving house can cause sleep deprivation.
So given that spring and summer are the most popular times to move...
You might be wondering; when really is the best time to move home?
Summer, in particular July and August , is in fact the height of the UK's moving season, with the majority of home moves happening during this period. With the weather at its best (if Brits are lucky!), the kids out of school, and an ample amount of properties on the market, moving and settling before the colder and...
Admiral home insurance has teamed up with a panel of removal team experts with over 50 years of experience between them to share their stories, tips and tricks to help homeowners enjoy a hassle-free house move and reduce the risk of unnecessary mishaps.
Admiral asked the panel of experts for their advice after its latest investigation revealed that almost half ( 47%) of homeowners in...
New research from Audley Group has found that 1.8 million [1] over 55s are actively thinking about downsizing their home earlier as a direct result of the pandemic
25% of over 55s are considering downsizing in the next 12 months, and 54% of over 55s are considering downsizing within the next two years.
53% of over 55s want to live in a property which requires less
Iconic TV show, MTV Cribs, gave the nation a chance to see what life is like for the rich and famous, as we got to explore some of their luxurious homes.
Similarly, when it comes to buying a new home the first thing you want to do is show it off.
However, for those buying homes during lockdown, hosting a traditional face-to-face house-warming isn’t possible.
David Fowkes, Head of Household Underwriting at Admiral , said: “We know that many people have moved home in the last few months following the national lockdown. With Stamp Duty reductions in place until March 2021 and homeowners looking for more space after spending time inside this year, it’s likely we’ll see this trend continue.
“Our data shows there was an 11% increase in the...
The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that so far this year, the time it takes to sell a property has increased by 14% when compared to last year. With an average time of 144 days or nearly five months, from listing to completing, homebuyers looking to take advantage of the recently announced stamp duty holiday need to act now.
69% of the nation feel that estate agents should do more to help them during the stressful process of moving between homes, pitching in with jobs like informing utility providers with a change of address.
The main reason being it would help alleviate the stress of moving for 57% of people, according to new research by the home setup service Just Move In .
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...
