UK MOVES BLOG

Discussing figures provided by a recent Lloyds Bank Report the Independent have today reported that the top reason for selling a house is downsizing.

The report found that around 1/2 of the home owners planning to sell in the next few years are doing so to downsize, and further that 43% of those looking to downsize were doing so to reduce living costs, with 1/3 looking to fund retirement plans.

Fast becoming one of the biggest towns in the South East, Ashford is a thriving place to live and work. Whatever your reason for moving to Ashford, you won’t be disappointed with what’s on offer at your new town. 

The government’s 2012 budget announced changes to the current self-storage VAT regulations. 

Are you downsizing and having a clear out but don’t want to throw things away forever? Long and short term storage are excellent ways of saving space without getting rid for good.

Moving entails a lot more than just packing your bags. One of the most important parts of the process will inevitably be selling up. But these days there's a lot of competition, so you have to be on top of your game when looking for ways to sell your house and stand out from the crowd. So what can you do to speed up the process and get your house shipshape? Read our top house selling tips for more information...

Whatever the reason for moving to Tunbridge Wells or wherever you’re moving from, you’re probably curious as to what your new town has in store for you. If you're wondering what life is like in a Royal Spa town then read on to find out more...

Moving can be one of the most stressful events we go through and we all have our stories - some that make us laugh because they are so unbelievable, some because of pure comedy value and some where we have to laugh else we’ll cry. If you need reassuring that everything will be alright in the end when moving house then here are a selection of some funny moving house stories we've recently received...

Whatever you're reasons for moving house renting is a popular option for those who aren't sure about their long term circumstances - but with so much choice, how do you begin the process of renting a house in the UK?

Are you thinking of moving to Tunbridge Wells?

 If you are, we can't blame you. With so much on offer for locals and visitors alike, you'll never be bored. If you're looking for somewhere in Kent to move to and live, below are seven spectacular reasons to move to Tunbridge Wells, and never look back!

**UPDATE** Episode to Air Wednesday 2nd June, 8pm on BBC1**

In September and October 2014 Bournes Home Moves supplied packing, removals and storage services to a family who will be featured in the BBC One series 'DIY SOS: The Big Build' to help transform their home in Longfield, Kent.