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.

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 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?

If you’re waiting out the Christmas period before putting your home on the market, then don’t wait until the festivities are completely over to start preparing your home to sell – winter can still be a desirable time to buy or sell a house. If you're considering it, then here are our 5 top tips for moving house in the New Year...

There’s no doubt about it; the house moving process can be one of the most complicated and stressful times in anyone’s life. But contrary to popular belief, speeding up a house move can be done. If you’re about to embark on a move and just want the whole thing to run as quickly and smoothly as possible, then here are our top tips for avoiding delays when moving house…