The queens of clean, Kim and Aggie are shocked by UK home movers’ dirty habits.
Half (56 percent) of Brits moving into new properties are greeted with grimy rooms, sloppy standards and domestic sabotage courtesy of the previous owners.
The study by Norwich Union reveals that today’s homeowners leave house pride at the door when they move home, with the top offences committed by departing homeowners.
“The research reveals that one in 10 home owners admit to not cleaning their houses simply because they don’t have the time to clean,” says Kim. “However this shouldn’t be an excuse for leaving your old abode in a state.”
Former professional cleaner Aggie adds: “When moving house your new property automatically becomes the focus of your attention, while the upkeep of your old home drops to the bottom of your list of your priorities.”
The South West of England is reportedly home to the least considerate house sellers, with nearly half of people finding properties left dirty. Meanwhile over a third of homeowners in Yorkshire report moving into their new home to find that the electrical fittings and fixtures have been removed.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. More than one in 10 (17 percent) of home sellers have left a contact number for new occupants to call if they run into a problem and some homeowners even report becoming lifelong friends with previous owners of their home.
Kim and Aggie have teamed up with Norwich Union to provide some top tips to help make the home-moving process as easy as possible for both parties involved.