Moving home ‘still stressful’ – find out how we can help lighten the load

It’s no secret that moving home is considered a very stressful life event. As we noted last year, moving home is in fact one of the most stressful life events – there have been many surveys citing how a change of abode can cause anxiety for many of us.

Mortgage Strategy recently shared research that shines a light on which parts of the moving process in particular people tend to find the most stressful.

At the top of the list is how long it takes to complete the process, with 40 per cent of home buyers stating that this is what caused them the most anxiety. Not far behind was the lack of certainty (cited by 34 per cent of those surveyed) and having to wait for both exchange and completion dates to be finalised (33 per cent).

We understand how stressful it can be when you know you have a lot to organise but feel as though this lack of clarity means you aren’t in a position to book the likes of removals services in Poole, Bournemouth or Christchurch.

Our team have helped hundreds of people move home, ranging from families moving to larger properties and first-time buyers settling into new homes, to those who are downsizing after their children have flown the familial nest.

As a result, we are well-versed in not only the process of moving home itself, but also how the process leading up to exchange and completion works.

This is why you can request a no-obligation, free quote for your move from us at any time. We will base our quote on a house survey, during which we assess your belongings and work out what packing materials will be required. We will then tailor your quote to suit your needs – and we can discuss options like our full packing service with you.

You can get in touch with us to ask for a quote even if you don’t have a moving date in mind. This may help you find some clarity about the moving process itself.

What’s more, it may help to know that our experienced and professional team of home movers can pack up your entire home in just a few days, so even if you exchange and complete quickly, you can have support to ensure that your moving day itself goes as smoothly as possible.

According to the news provider, it now takes an average of five months from instruction for the sale of your current property to completing a purchase and moving into your new home.

Which? revealed recently that the longest part of the home moving process in the UK is typically the wait between having an offer on a property accepted and exchanging contracts, which is the point at which the agreement to buy/sell a property becomes legally binding.

Typically, completion happens around two weeks after exchange, although if you negotiate a longer gap it will give you more time to make all the preparations you need to for your home move. Sometimes, however, exchange and completion can be much closer together, which is when it is beneficial to have a removals company in Christchurch, Poole or Bournemouth standing by.

If you’d like to find out more about our services and speak to a member of our friendly team to gain some clarity over the moving process, please get in touch for a no-obligation consultation and property survey.