We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting an event to support those looking to move to a new home, after research confirmed the costs involved are the main barrier to moving home.
Over the weekend of 16th and 17th July, we’re offering to cover estate agency fees up to the amount of £5,000 to any customer who visits one of its sites and starts the process of buying a new home.
This comes after 28% of homeowners identified costs as the main obstacle to their moving plans, ahead of the stress (23%), the logistical challenges (16%) and the emotional implications (15%).
The offer is available at more than 100 of our communities with homes available across England and Wales.
As well as helping people move into their dream home, we often help homebuyers sell their previous houses and statistics show that, typically, people sell their home in 21 days for 100% of the asking price, trumping the wider national average of 28 days and 98%*.
This comes as reassuring news given that 41% of those polled identified moving house as the most stressful life milestone ahead of having children (29%), changing job (14%) or getting married (8%).
Given the money saved on estate agency fees, we also asked respondents what they would spend £5,000 on if it was earmarked for property enhancements and upgrades.
A new kitchen was the most popular choice – cited by 27% of those polled – followed by improving the outdoor space (21%), new bathroom (18%), new furniture/furnishings (15%) and updating tech and appliances (11%).
Homebuyers can create a My Redrow account so they can be the first to hear about new properties, save their favourites, manage their appointments and choose their finishing touches.
James Holmear, Group Sales Director, said: “Moving house is an incredibly exciting opportunity to start a new chapter in yours and your family’s life, but it is not without its own stresses and challenges, whether you are a second stepper or downsizing later in life.
“At Redrow we recognise the logistical and financial implications of taking the next step and this weekend event is intended to represent a helping hand on that journey.
“For those considering making their next move, we invite you to visit your local Redrow community where we’re confident you’ll fall for our beautifully crafted homes – such as the Lifestyle range which offers a new way of living – and the thriving communities they sit within.”
Check out more information on Help to Sell, where you can also start the search for your brand new Redrow.
An online survey was conducted by Atomik Research among 1,001 respondents from the UK, all of whom were homeowners. The research fieldwork took place on 29th June – 30th June 2022. Atomik Research is an independent creative market research agency that employs MRS-certified researchers and abides to MRS code.
*Stats from Move With Us and Moving Made Easy.
