andemic relocations prompt regrets

Many people who relocated during the pandemic have expressed mixed feelings about their moves, with over one in ten regretting their decision, according to a survey by mortgage broker Trussle. A further 15% are dissatisfied with their new location and contemplating another move. The Sunday Telegraph speaks to Sally McIlhone, who moved from a flat in London to a house in Hampshire during the pandemic. She says that while the extra space has been a definite benefit for herself and her children, the trade-off has been a big pay cut, a lack of career opportunities, and less cultural and social nourishment. Meanwhile, a separate Aviva survey reveals that half of pandemic-era homebuyers believe they overpaid because property prices were surging in rural and coastal areas at the time. 

The Sunday Telegraph (23/03/2025)