“UK house prices in surprise rise in April,” say Nationwide. “UK house prices rose by 0.5% in April after seven consecutive months of falls, according to the Nationwide building society. Economists had been expecting average prices to decrease during the month. Prices had been falling since August last year, after Liz Truss’s mini-budget sparked turmoil…
Traditionally, the spring months of March, April, and May have been considered the best time to sell a house in the UK. This is because the weather is usually mild and sunny, gardens and outdoor spaces look their best, and families may be looking to move before the new school year starts in September. Additionally,…
So much change and movement in the property market over the past few years! From the time of the pandemic and lockdown, where people sought to move nearer to green spaces, larger homes with gardens, and closer to countryside in far corners of the UK – Cornwall, Scotland, Yorkshire, and more – to now. Property…
Make the way you move to your next relocation the smartest move you’ll ever make. Starting with the removals company you choose, of course! (that’s Shires to you!) We always like to say that we move you around the corner, and around the world. But we also do small moves big moves, long moves, short…
When property and politics mix! According to one property company, MK, “They say a week is a long time in politics! It has also been a crazy week for the housing market! “Unless you have been living in an underground cave, you cannot fail to have read or heard the hysterical noise from many newspapers,…
When we say that every move is unique… we mean it! There is always something that needs to be taken into consideration. There is always at least one challenge to overcome! It could be an exceptionally narrow access road or bridge. Or a hot tub that is in the back garden and needs to be…
We’ve been moving you from Cornwall to Scotland, and everywhere between, and beyond! And whether you’re moving to a new country or a new county, you’re going to need some practical long distance moving tips to make it happen. From the moment you find out you’re moving, to the day your belongings are finally delivered…
According to Deloitte research, “Purpose Is Everything: When companies and brands lead with purpose, they are changing the nature of business today”. “Purpose-driven companies witness higher market share gains and grow three times faster on average than their competitors, all while achieving higher workforce and customer satisfaction”. Our purpose of providing the Best Shires…
For many senior citizens, there comes a time when a choice is made to downsize their home. This may be to move into a retirement village, a care home, or move in with a relative. It can feel like an enormous upheaval, especially for people who have lived in their home for a long time…
What a year 2021 was! Pandemic, lockdowns, a lot of uncertainty and also a lot of movement! In between, we continued to move our customers – safely! The majority of our domestic moves were local and national across the UK. But we also moved a significant number of customers across the channel to Europe…