UK MOVES BLOG

Wherever we grew up, or move to there is more to feeling at ‘home’ and loving where you live than just your house – the vibe and spirit of a town/city and its community can really make a difference. In medieval Rye, birthplace and home of Bournes Removals HQ, there is always something to look forward to. From snow covered cobbles in the winter to nearby beaches in the summer, from Wild Boar Week and Scallop Week for the foodies to everyone’s favourite night of the year, Rye Bonfire Night.

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.

What is different about moving house in summer?

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. 

A vibrant town full of life and culture, Maidstone is perfect for those who want a bit of everything – whatever type of lifestyle you lead. If you're moving to Maidstone in the near future, then here's what you can expect from your new town...

Moving house is said to be the third most stressful experience people go through, and can often leave you feeling a little worn out. With that in mind, our friends at The Rye Retreat have written us a guest blog with some great suggestions on how to de-stress when moving house in the Rye area…

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

Moving house can be challenging enough, but add a new baby into the mix and things can feel really stressful. So what's it like, and what are some top tips to make it easier?

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...