Category: Moving
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Average House Price by Area (£ per Square Metre) in the UK
Once upon a time, valuing property was a secretive art. Only estate agents and mortgage companies could do it, as only they had the data. Nowadays, anyone can do it. You can use Rightmove’s property valuation tool, or Zoopla’s. But this really is half the story. The key is understanding house price per square metre*….
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Average Removal Costs in the UK (with Real Data)
Moving house with no help is cheap. You can hire a van for £100, and storage (if you need it) for another £100 or so. It might take multiple journeys, some spinal injuries, and a lot of passive aggression, but it’s doable. Or… you can ask for help. This is where professional movers come in….
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Can You Take Solar Panels When You Move House in The UK?
Yes, you are allowed to take solar panels with you when moving house. But it’s not worth it. That is: it’s not worth it in the vast majority of cases. I’ve run through some of the calculations below. But first, let me explain why. Why should you not take solar panels when moving house? It…
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How Much Do Outstanding Schools Add to House Prices?
Once upon a time, in search of a better life for their children, the people of Britain would pack up and move across the ocean – perhaps to America, or Australia – where they’d find their fortune, usually at the expense of people who already lived there. Now it’s a bit different. Now, the middle…
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What is Artex, and What Should You Do About It?
Artex ceilings are everywhere. Of all the things we’ve inherited from the 1970s – disco, prawn cocktails, dysfunctional railway administration – Artex might be the most enduring. Across the UK, you’ll find Artex, clinging to the ceilings like Gollum. Happy. Undisturbed. But now, as another generation (i.e. my one) has started to buy houses, we’ve been…
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How Fast Do Houses Sell? (Using Real Data for the UK)
On average, it takes 59 days to find a buyer in the UK. This is followed by 98 days average during conveyancing, plus 14 days between exchange and completion, giving 171 days (or around 6 months) in total. But it varies. A lot. By region. By house type. By other things. I’ll explain how. I’ve…
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Can You Advertise Directly on Rightmove?
No, you can’t advertise directly on Rightmove. Although, in a way, you sort of can. There’s a kind of loophole. Let me explain. Who can advertise on Rightmove? In order to advertise on Rightmove, you need to be an estate agent. Agents pay a fee to Rightmove, in order to show their listings. This is…
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The 10 Biggest Self Storage Companies in the UK
If you’re shopping around for self storage, it’s good to know the market. Which provider has the most locations? What are their key selling points? And that means you need a list. These are the top 10 self storage brands in the UK, as ranked by number of locations. Of course, you may have a…
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How Much Does Self Storage Cost?
The average annual cost of self storage in the UK is £26.23 per square foot, according to the Self Storage Association UK (SSA). The average rent for a 100 square foot room is £54 per week. The cost of storage varies due to three main factors: I’ll take you through them in turn. Price of…
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Cost of International Removals & Shipping from the UK
Moving the contents of a 3-bed house from the UK costs £5,200 to £9,400. For smaller moves and nearer locations you may pay as little as £750. For a long-distance move of a 4-bed house it can be as much as £12,300. I’ve given a range for a reason. There is no exact price for…
