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Moving is so stressful, we’ve been in our current house for 5 years and don’t intend to move until absolutely necessary because of the cost and stress associated with moving. Although, I’m fully aware that we are not in our “forever home” and will need to move in the next 10 - 15 years!

The thought of packing away everything, going through piles of things I keep putting off and changing details on bills are enough to put me off moving!

I love decluttering, but it’s inevitable that you accumulate stuff over the years and I find sentimental items difficult to let go of.

My top tip for moving is to declutter as much as you can before you even think of moving.

I dread moving. There will be many difficulties selling my house because of it's strange size and location and need for improvements. There is also the massive amount of stuff we've accumulated! I don't know where we'll end up!

We always find moving so stressful. We vowed never to move again unless we had to. No one seems to do what is required especially in the legal side of things. We are always chasing people up to do their jobs.

I am moving into an adapted bungalow soon and I am dreading it.
Moving is hard enough when you are fit and mobile.
I am however very excited about my new home

I've moved many times and it is very stressful but I'd live anywhere as long as me and my family were happy.. that's what matters is our happiness.. if your offering me an apartment free of charge then of course I'd move today! ?

A subject at heart ! I have to move from here as I have a new neighbour that smokes non-stop and I am very asmatic.
I like my flat, I find the area very handy as far as transport is concerned and don't know what to do, not only the money I have to throw away on the moving but the hassle. Very very painful subject !

i always have a crossover of a week between properties so there is not a mad dash on day one

I love moving. Im in a bungalow I absolutely love but still get itchy feet. It is a very stressful time though. My late husband used to say I was a gypsy Its the thrill of being somewhere new and learning about the local area.

House moving is stressful! I do not enjoy it at all! I have moved house twice and will proably do it one more time in my life as we're currently not in our forever home!

Have you ever put off moving because it seemed too difficult?
No, never. We have a lot of hobbies and a lot of "stuff" but it doesn't phase us.
What do you least look forward to about moving house?
I can get a little anxious that all the legals will run smoothly but apart from that, nothing.
Does the thought of decluttering when moving house fill you with dread, or does it feel like an exciting new start?
We have a lot of interests and hobbies and therefore a lot of stuff, so it's a great chance to re=evaluate what we have and streamline a little.
What would make you consider moving house in the future?
We live in a big city and plan to relocate somewhere a little quieter in a few years. We'd actually like a slightly larger house with a larger garden.
Perhaps you have tips for moving house that you’d like to share?
Just be super organised - and don't panic!

I downsized last time I moved and got rid of all the clutter. I think it would be quite easy next time but I'm not planning on moving in the near future, if ever. I love my little home, it's the first time I've lived by myself and I wish I'd done it sooner!

I have only moved house once. We literally sold our house a couple of days before I gave birth. I was in hospital for a week or so and my husband was bringing me pictures of houses that he had looked at. My response was, yes that's got a roof that's fine! We eventually moved 3 months later after being told for several weeks that we were definitely going to be swapping keys this week. It was really difficult living out of boxes for such a long time with a new baby.

Moving house is one of the top most stressful times of your life so be prepared. Find a good removal company as there are lots of bad ones around. I'd prefer to pay more to make sure my worldly goods are taken great care of in transit. If moving long distance with pets make sure they have food & water & calm them with meds as it's stressful for them too

It's all about the packing. I couldn't put myself through multiple moves, I find the packing just way too stressful

I have only moved house when absolutely necessary because of changes in jobs. De-cluttering is a very cathartic experience but otherwise the stress is enormous & I avoid it as much as possible. We should have a better system for buying/selling & gazumping should not be allowed. Once a price has been agreed upon it should be made a binding contract between the buyer & seller.

Its the most stressful thing ever. The waiting for contracts to be signed, the worry that it wont go through. Then its getting help with moving the furniture

Have you ever put off moving because it seemed too difficult?
No, but it has felt like a momentous task sometimes.

What do you least look forward to about moving house?
Moving in day when you have nothing to sleep or eat on,and you have to clean everything.

Does the thought of decluttering when moving house fill you with dread, or does it feel like an exciting new start?
I like decluttering, I try not to hoard. It’s great to have new things in a new place.

What would make you consider moving house in the future?
A better location.

Perhaps you have tips for moving house that you’d like to share?
Put your stuff into storage for a month and only move your essentials on moving day. That way it cuts down on removal costs and keeps your new place relatively clutter free while you clean etc.

i am happy in the home i have at the moment. i rent but this is the place i have all my memories with my children.

I would love to move closer to my family but i dont think i could leave here. the thought of having to pack all my belongings leaves me with dread.

Having had 2 house moves in the last 2 years my current home will hopefully be my last. The first move involved furniture being in storage for 6 weeks and cats in a cattery. Not ideal but we had no choice. Last move was at least directly into the new property which was better but we still have lots of upheaval as house needs total refurbishment.

I've done lots of decluttering both times but am now much more ruthless about getting rid of stuff, something I have a problem with. Now I don't think twice and am finding it much easier living in a home with a lot less stuff.

My advice would be to not accumulate as much stuff and get rid of anything that you no longer use. Sentimentality has to go out of the window.

Have you ever put off moving because it seemed too difficult?
Yes since buying, it seemed to much of an upheaval to move and have put off trying for now.
What do you least look forward to about moving house?
The stress of getting everything from one place to another.
Does the thought of decluttering when moving house fill you with dread, or does it feel like an exciting new start?
It feels me with dread initially, despite knowing I will feel relieved and happy once it is all sorted.
What would make you consider moving house in the future? Enough savings to be able to upgrade to something much better.
I would also prefer to try somewhere by renting the property or an equivalent place in the same block/road first before selling my home/buying, to make sure it is the right thing to do

Stressful, don't see why people can pull out left right and centre until the actual date, gets very expensive

Having lived in the same house for 29 years with the accumulation of stuff that entails, especially with a husband who never throws anything away because "it might be useful", moving house might prompt a welcome and overdue clear out! The only thing that might make me move though is to be nearer our son when we get older.

I think they can be stressful if they are not planned out properly but they also give you a chance to have a good sort out

Take professional advice, not just from friends. We listened to friends and were told that it was good to sell and have cash-in-hand ... and then we found houses were going up in price by 100% in one year (yes, it was THAT year). We managed it sort it out, but the stress was almost unbearable. We found ourselves likely to move into the same house as we had sold, in a worse area, and with the mortgage we had planned for a better move.

I would like to move to a bungalow as I struggle with stairs more & more. I have moved many times in my life so it doesn't intimidate me having to organise everything. I would see it as a chance to get rid of clutter & even start afresh even though I'm a dinosaur in age.