Fifth of people shelve moving plans

Nearly a fifth of people in Britain have abandoned plans to move because of Brexit, according to a new survey. Instead, they are opting to spruce up their homes, contributing to a spike in sales of 23% at independent furniture stores over the past year. “The uncertainty around Brexit has led to a tough economic climate and is taking its toll on house prices and on large retailers,” says Higor Torchia, of software provider Vend, which carried out the poll. Brits spent an average of £310 per customer from January to March this year on furnishings, with the top items including mirrors, coffee tables and artwork.

The Mail on Sunday (19/05/2019)