The stamp duty holiday has unsurprisingly let to a flurry of activity as people look to save money on their new homes. Introduced last summer, the tax break was originally due to end on March 31st, but it was later renewed until June 30th.

The stamp duty holiday extension has triggered a drop in mortgage borrowing and a surge on property purchases in Cornwall. Experts also believe that people see homes as homes rather than investments nowadays.

Packing is the most important job to do when you are moving house. But believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways of doing it.

There is more to moving house than just packing boxes and you also have to make sure that the move goes as smoothly as possible.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about some interesting property trends and according to Which, the housing market is booming.

The UK housing market remained open during the first lockdown, but only moves for very limited reasons were allowed. In May 2020, rules were relaxed to allow visits to estate agents and properties.

Some businesses have sadly had to lock their doors for the last time. Others face the dilemma of having to adjust or go bust and firms offering commercial removals face a manic few months.

Business owners and bosses have had to make difficult decisions in the last twelve months in a bid to survive.

Needless to say, moving out of a house is a huge undertaking and that’s the most obvious reason why you need a moving house checklist.

It should include all the jobs that need to be done before you leave your old house and start preparing for life in your new one.

Here are the important moving out tasks that you need to do:

The coronavirus pandemic has meant some businesses and shops have been forced to shut and sadly store closures in towns, city centres and shopping centres are becoming a familiar sight.

With no customers, non-essential stores have struggled to pay business rates and it has also put jobs at risk.

When moving house, security remains an important issue especially as some of us will have a crossover period while we move belongings between our existing and new properties. And we have some security tips to help you.

How do you stop thieves entering through doors and windows? And why is a burglar alarm or a home security system extra crucial at a busy and stressful time.

A removal quote and removal vans are two of the most important things you need when you’re moving, whether that be out of a house or a commercial premises.

At CBS Removals, we guarantee fantastic removals for commercial premises. Our services suit shops of all kinds whether they are big, medium or small. We can also help with offices, restaurants, hotels and warehouses. 

Common moving mistakes

There are many moving mistakes which can result in problems that can make your move unnecessarily complicated. We have created this guide on common moving mistakes that you want to avoid!

We are all aware of the fact that moving can be an absolute nightmare at times. Surely it should be a happy and stress-free time right? There must be a way! We are going to share some tips for moving house and to help you become a pro-packer!