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Recent statistics released by Zoopla indicate that many householders in the UK readily predict property price rises in their area. This comes after a period of continued low interest rates and a lack of movement in the housing sector. According to the data, the east of England is the area were people most typically expect house price rises, with 97% of those in the area surveyed indicating that they did indeed expect a rise.

According to a recent survey conducted by British Gas, 19% of adults in the UK take more than four weeks to allocate and place everything in their home after moving. This suggests that organisation in the process of moving home can be an issue, and sometimes the volume of belongings can feel overwhelming. The survey involved more than 2,000 adults and also showed that after moving, at least 1 in 5 people were still living out of boxes after a month, rather than having unpacked everything. Common reasons cited for this included lack of time and tiredness – which many blame on the moving process itself.

A Leading UK Removals Company, Elephant Removals, have recently commented on news revealed by British Gas, which determines that 1 in 5 who have moved to a new home, spend over a month living out of the moving boxes.

Leading UK Removals Company, Elephant Removals, have recently commented on the predicted housing growth expected to take place in the third quarter of the year, thanks to a variety of reasons.

Recent reports have shown movement in the business world, with DB Symmetry - notable property developers, recently announcing a 2.5, sq fr northern warehouse building programme. The news comes close to the time of the firm itself investing in a multi-million pound drive of site-buying -including new Manchester city centre offices. This emphasizes that business opportunity and potentially positive investment is often reflected by a move or expansion of premises.

The property market is booming and it looks set to continue its upward rise, with the number of new homes being built increasing by 15%. The report, conducted by a prominent UK newspaper, also highlights that mortgage approvals were at a 14 month high in May of this year suggesting that the number of people who will be moving up, or on to, the property ladder will continue to go up, particularly as the economy recovers.

A recent poll of over 2,000 adults found that 61% placed the ordeal of moving house at the top of their list of the most stressful events of their lives, surpassing the stress of divorce and starting a new job with only 42% of people citing the latter as more stressful than moving house. Possessions being misplaced in the move and furniture fitting inadequately into the new home topped the list of reasons why the move was deemed so harrowing. Meanwhile, 25% of people admitted to leaving boxes unpacked for weeks.

According to a recent study compiled by Post Office Money and the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr) the cost of moving home has increased over the last decade by at least 59%. This means that moving costs – incorporating factors like estate agent and surveyors fees, stamp duty and of course, a removal hire, reach an average of just under £12,000 - figures obtained just ending 2014.

According to recent figures put forward by The Guardian, a growing trend in the property market due for 2015 is to become a private tenant – and thus, the rise of renting property. Up on one percentage point from last year - now at 19% -households those who live in rented property are on the increase.

Recent figures released by The Bank of England, in conjunction with Nationwide, show the average house price fell by 0.1% o to £187,964 in February, compared to a slightly higher £188,446 in January. This means that annual house price growth is part of what could be seen as an overall slowing down, as is now at its lowest level since September 2013. Mortgage rates have also stayed close to all-time lows, which is an advantage as the employment market continues to improve also. These prospects have prompted much awareness and comment from related services, such as, in this case, Elephant Removals.