The top 5 reasons why people move

Most of us can recall our first night in a new home. There’s little more exciting than collecting the keys, getting yourself organised, and starting a new chapter in your life. However, what makes sense for one part of your life is unlikely to fit your needs forever and there are numerous reasons that people decide to move house.

Research from Zoopla estimates that UK homeowners move an average of once every 23 years. But why do people decide it’s time for a change? What are the most common reasons to move home? And how do you know whether the time is right for you to relocate?

At Brookworth Homes, we’ve spent years meeting people in the midst of a move, whether they’re exploring our show homes or moving into one of our new developments. In that time, we’ve identified five top reasons that people decide to move – read on to find out more.

1. Downsizing your home

One of the common reasons people undertake a house move is downsizing after children have moved out or when you have extra space that you don’t need. Downsizing comes with several benefits, including typically lower living expenses, but one of the most significant is reducing your home maintenance.

When you downsize, you reduce the burden of cleaning and maintaining rooms you rarely use. In a Brookworth home specifically, you’ll also benefit from smart ways to streamline the way you live, from tidy integrated wardrobes to smart home features.

2. Space for your growing family

Another reason people move home is starting or growing a family, looking for the space and convenience of an elegantly designed, luxury home. A larger house gives you more living space to enjoy, as well as more much-needed storage space.

A key part of the Brookworth Difference is our discerning approach to location. Our developments are in ideal locations for families, with close links to high-achieving school districts, local amenities, shopping districts and entertainment. Our larger four and five-bedroom detached houses make great spaces for your entire family.

3. Getting away from the city

Many people also move home to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, while also getting a dream house at a more affordable cost than big cities. With an affordable location, more of your money can be spent on your property and its features.

While our developments are all well-appointed with transport links and road connections, they’re located in peaceful, tranquil areas with less noise and disruption. Developments like Gallica and Skylarks are in leafier parts of their respective communities, close to beautiful scenery and walks surrounded by nature. While every Brookworth property is built for comfort and luxury inside with high-end features and premium design, they’re also a perfect base for your outdoor explorations.

4. Move house when your lifestyle changes

One of the biggest moving house tips is to pay special attention to upcoming changes in your lifestyle and ask yourself whether your home and current location is truly a good fit. This is a personal decision, highly dependent on your priorities, life events, and housing costs.

Some of the people who choose a Brookworth home are preparing for a more relaxed retirement lifestyle with a forever home they can be proud of. Conversely, others are responding to changes in work, including:

• New employment opportunities, career advancement, and job relocation

• Remote work options

• Reducing the commute

Brookworth homes are all located commutable distance from their respective surrounding towns, ideal whether you’re working locally or connecting with public transport or the road network.

5. Home is where the family is

Finally, being near to family members and friends is a vital factor in your decision to move home. We’ve helped many people move closer to the people they care about with stunning luxury housing options.

Many older people decide to move closer to new children in the family, while families often relocate as parents and grandparents begin to require a more present support system from extended families. With Brookworth’s wide choice of different locations and property styles, there’s a new luxury home for everyone.

Find your new home with Brookworth

At Brookworth Homes, we pride ourselves on quality and choice across every one of our developments. Whether you’re upsizing to a larger space or downsizing to reduce your cost of living, getting closer to local amenities or moving away from the busy city, we have the ideal option for you – and all the help you need for a seamless transition.

Visit one of our show homes to see the Brookworth Difference for yourself.

• Skylarks, Brighton: Exceptional residences for discerning tastes in one of the UK’s top five coastal property hot spots

• Gallica, Sissinghurst: Country living in comfort in one of Kent’s most beautiful and picturesque villages

• Fairways, Burgess Hill: A conveniently placed development in one of West Sussex’s best-loved towns

• The Exchange, Cheltenham: An exclusive collection of two- and three-bedroom apartments in a conversation area