Andrew Porter Blog

Leaving the home you’ve shared with your partner after a relationship breakdown is a difficult time. But if you can’t afford another property to move to then the experience is even more stressful. This is the situation being faced by more than seven million people in Britain who have found themselves living back with their parents after splitting up with their partner. A survey by Churchill Insurance has dubbed this group of people the ‘doomerangers’ because they have returned to the family home after a divorce or separation. According to the research, doomerangers spend an average of six months living with their parents while they work out what their next step should be and save to move into a new property. Here are our tips for moving on when you have to head back to your childhood home.

Six million British people live abroad with 1.2 million of them living elsewhere in the EU. Some people move to Europe for work while others are looking for better weather or a bit of culture. While the UK remains a member of the EU, British people have the right to live and work in other member states. But if voters opt to leave Europe in next month’s EU referendum, it is not known what rights British people will have when it comes to living in countries like Spain, France or Ireland. Europe minister David Lidington told the Observer: “Everything we take for granted about access to the single market, trade without customs checks, or paperwork at national frontiers, the right of British citizens to go and live in Spain or France: all those would all be up in the air.” If you’re currently planning a move to Europe, there’s a lot to think about. Read our top tips for ensuring your relocation goes as smoothly as possible.

Spring is one of the best times of year to move home and make a fresh start in a new property. The season represents new beginnings, making it an ideal time to start planning the next chapter in your life. The lighter nights and warmer weather bring optimism and energy, inspiring people to look for their dream home so if your property has been on the market for a while, you may well notice an increase in viewings as summer approaches.

Moving house is widely acknowledged as one of the most stressful things you can do. While changing your property or relocating to a new area can bring long-term happiness, the period leading up to the move can be a worrying and difficult time. A survey by E.ON found that the stress of a house move typically lasts for around three months. April is stress awareness month so we have put together some top tips to make your house move a more pleasant experience.

It’s generally accepted that moving home is a stressful time, and there are all sorts of reasons why this can be. It involves making and breaking very personal attachments with property, they can be very time consuming and – of course – significant financial expenditure is involved. There is also the fear of the unknown, with a lot being beyond the vendor’s control.

We’re constantly told that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do. But for many people, making a fresh start in a new home can be the key to feeling happier and more satisfied with their life. Sunday (March 20) is the International Day of Happiness so we’re taking a look at how changing your property can give you a more positive outlook on life.

Moving home is an exciting and sometimes even life-changing experience. We’ve been in the removals business more than 40 years and we love to be able to share people’s happiness when they finally get to move into their new home. We’re also here to help your moving day go as smoothly as possible. We've got some useful advice to avoid some stress when facing a delay in completion.

An estate agency in Essex has recently made the news after its listing of a two-bedroom flat with a brutally honest sales description sold for more than £20,000 above its asking price. The agent warned “Wipe your feet on the way out!” about the flat which was heaped with rubbish and dirt left by rental tenants, which the vendor could not face clearing out.

For decades, Andrew Porter Limited has been helping people to start a new life abroad in the best possible way. One of our most popular destinations is France – so much so that we even employ French speaking crews to ensure the entire move goes as smoothly as possible. This week we’ll be exhibiting at The France Show at Olympia in London, which runs from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January.