A new survey of 2000 people, commissioned by Tempcover, has identified their main concerns about moving home.
A majority of survey respondents (66%) said that moving home was the most stressful experience in life, with 54% stating that moving was worse than starting a new job.
On average, movers make five complete trips between their old and new properties. Unsurprisingly, over half (54%) find this exhausting.
From the survey, 37% said they felt overwhelmed by the large number of possessions to pack and move. Packing was the most difficult aspect of the move, cited by 46% of respondents, with 60% concerned about the long time it takes to fully empty a property of belongings. Over a fifth (21%) had concerns about their belongings being damaged during the move.
Planning a home move starts around three months before the moving date. Worrying about the upcoming move led to sleep loss among 27% of survey respondents.
The CEO of Tempcover, Paul Gilshan, said that moving home is often hailed as exciting and a fresh start, but that’s not the reality for most movers:
“From figuring out how a life’s worth of belongings fit into a vehicle, to coordinating paperwork and navigating pressured timelines, it can feel like a constant to-do list that never quite ends.”
Merseyside Movers & Storers are experts in house removals in the Liverpool area. We understand how stressful moving is, but we can help relieve that stress by safely transporting your belongings. If you cannot face the packing, we’ll do it for you.
