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One in five move house after a relationship change

Research by the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) reveals that over a fifth (21%) of people who move home say a change in their relationship drove their move. In Wales, the percentage is higher, sitting at 28%.

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Nearly a quarter of home movers leave possessions uninsured

A new study by GoCompare Home Insurance found that nearly a quarter (23.1%) of home movers don’t use

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Nearly half of listed homes don’t sell

Data published by the property website Zoopla reveals that almost half (44%) of homes for sale in the UK failed to

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Research suggests moving home is the most stressful life event

Two-thirds of adults have named moving home as

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Survey identifies key concerns of home movers

A new survey of 2000 people, commissioned by Tempcover, has identified their main concerns about

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Common items people lose when moving home revealed

A survey of 1,000 people who moved house in the last 12 months revealed the most common items lost during

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UK housing market gains momentum

The latest Zoopla House Price Index reveals that the housing market in the UK started 2026 with

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New research measures stress of moving home

New research by car maker Isuzu has confirmed what most believe — moving home comes with lots of

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Study shows chain breakdowns adding significantly to moving costs

Data published in the Barclays Property Insights report reveals that broken house-buying chains are

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Average house price over £300,000 for the first time

The Halifax bank has revealed that in February 2026, the average house price in the UK was

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