Moving house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Even if it’s not your first time, it can feel like an enormous task.

In a new study of 2,000 adults, almost half of Londoners (47 percent) admit to almost pulling out of a house move due to stress. Unfortunately, stress can be a massive factor in decision-making and will lead them to avoid doing anything on this scale just in case it adds to their stress and heightens their anxiety. Hitting the route cause of that stress can help them gain some clarity, whether that is discussing these options with their doctor or looking at a smokeshop for some recreational support. This all depends on the situation and person but support is a necessity at this time, whichever way it comes.

In the poll by Purplebricks, those in the capital stated that searching for a house, getting a full mortgage approved and selling their current home were the most challenging stages of moving house. Waiting on a completion date and and negotiating the price of a property were also among some of the top pressures.

It also emerged that over half (58 percent) of the Londoners polled said the main contributor to their overwhelming feeling of strain is when things are beyond their control.

Yet 35 per cent try to keep positive throughout the process with spending time with friends, ‘me time’ and reading a book some of the top stress relievers. While almost three quarters of Londoners (70 per cent) said they would consider listening to meditations to help ease their stress during a house move.

As a result of the findings, Purplebricks worked with Breath Coach, Rebecca Dennis, founder of Breathing Tree, to create the Moving Meditations, a series of three guided meditations designed to help ease some of the most challenging stages of the move.

Rebecca said: “Moving house is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll make – there are many worries at different stages of the process.

“At times, it can feel like a rollercoaster. From the excitement of finding your dream home to the wait as you make an offer, there are plenty of ups and downs along the way.

“While the journey is not always the smoothest, there are certainly ways to find calm in the midst of moving.

She continued: “The way we breathe has a powerful effect on how stressed we feel and meditation can help to relieve that stress. By asking the body to relax each time we inhale, we unwind stored tension. By connecting with your own breath, you can reset the mind and body when stress or anxiety start to creep in.”

The study also found that:

70 percent would love live updates on the progress of their sale

26 per cent said the biggest relief is when the keys of their new property are finally in their hand, although 20 per cent said they don’t let out a big sigh until all boxes are in their new home

Despite the ups and downs, 67 per cent said that once you’ve moved in, you forget all about the pressures – with over a third (33 per cent) even admitting that while it can be demanding, they secretly enjoy the process

Angela Wallace, Divisional Sales Director at Purplebricks added: “Buying and selling a home is a major milestone in anyone’s life, so it’s understandable people feel the strain every now and then.

“However, you don’t move very often in a lifetime, so try to be in the moment and enjoy making these life changing decisions. If there are areas of the journey that feel a bit of a challenge hopefully Moving Meditations can offer something unique to help buyers and sellers through.”

To listen to the Moving Meditations, visit http://bit.ly/MovingMeditation1

The study, conducted by OnePoll, also revealed that while 87 per cent believe they are organised during a house move, almost a third admitted they don’t use a checklist at all and simply don’t know where to start.

So the experts at Purplebricks have also created the Ultimate Moving Checklist to help make the process a little easier.

Check out the Purplebricks blog here:
https://www.purplebricks.co.uk/blog/post/purplebricks-releases-moving-meditations-to-help-make-moving-home-easier

With the Purplebricks app sellers can track their sale 24/7. They have control over the whole process from viewings and offers to direct messaging with buyers. Combined with the support and advice from a local property expert Purplebricks is committed to making the moving process easier.