“The housing market was effectively suspended by the government last night in an unprecedented move as the sector was plunged into chaos by the coronavirus outbreak.

Banks struggling with the volume of customer inquiries, difficulties with valuations and legal uncertainty has led ministers to call on people to delay moving.

Finance has dried up with mortgage providers ceasing to offer many new home loans. They include Lloyds, which owns the Halifax and Bank of Scotland and is the largest player in the market, and Barclays.”

Read the full article in The Times click here.

Moving to a new house in London will takes some serious organisational skills and planning to make it successful. The first thing you need to work out is how you’re packing and transporting your belongings from A to B. Then you need to factor in things like the best times to make your move to avoid traffic and the most suitable day to undertake the big move. You must understand all the ins and outs of moving home so you can then weigh up your options.

The question is – should you try it yourself or hire a professional company?

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Regardless of whether you’re moving within the UK ,Europe or even further afield, you’ll no doubt have heard superstitions and myths for relocations. While some of them are harmless and amusing, others require more scrutiny and should be debunked wherever possible. To this end, Aussie presents our very own guide to removals superstitions from around the world.

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It’s never been a more proactive time for people in London who want to make their homes and community eco-friendlier. At the end of the day, we all want better lives for the next generations, and it’s a struggle that will affect everyone. The good news is that it’s possible for us all to do our part in improving London’s environment and that starts at home.

The main thing that London’s residents can all do is be aware of our carbon output and look for ways to reduce it. And there’s an easy way to calculate your carbon footprint and make positive changes today. Here are some of Aussie’s favourite tips for reducing carbon emissions to become a collective response to climate change.

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For anyone who’s looking for somewhere to make their mark on the business world, London has a vibrant economy with plenty of job and career prospects. The capital is a hotspot for emerging young professionals who are forging their way into the elite corporate corridors or innovating new trends and opportunities. And as you would expect, everyone who has their sights on London has housing requirements to rest up after a busy week.

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Moving to a new house is always a busy time that will take a lot of your spare time up with planning and booking services. However, some situations come out of the blue that we are unable to anticipate. In circumstances where a relocation is urgent, you need a reliable company in your corner.

Aussie Man & Van is a company that understands the importance of compassion during stressful times, and we’re ready to offer a helping hand. We know that life can easily take a turn, and emergency measures are needed for relocations and storage requirements. That’s why we’re here to take as much stress out of your relocation as possible.

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This year, London took a gigantic step towards becoming a capital city that is lowering its emission levels. Now, Central London has been designated as an Ultra Low Emissions Zone or ULEZ for short. All vehicles that enter the area that is already subject to the congestion charge now must also be ULEZ compliant. The standards differ depending on vehicle age and type, so you should read up to see if this affects your car, motorbike or van.

At Aussie Man & Van, we are all too aware that the level of pollution in our city has reached a tipping point. Although this measure will have an impact on businesses like ours, it’s something that we fully back. To ensure that Aussie moves in the right direction, we are putting ten brand-new removals vehicles on the road with immediate effect. We plan to do our bit and be part of the solution that will see London become a low emission city.

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For a limited time we are offering the first month free at our self storage site in Chelsea SW10 London. We already offer the cheapest self storage in Chelsea and Fulham at this site and many other great features, including:

✓ Internal parking and loading bays. ✓ Individually alarmed units with PIN code access. ✓ Fire alarm and smoke detector system. ✓ 24 hour digital CCTV & vehicle plate recognition camera. ✓ Carpeted corridors. ✓ Free use of trolleys

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“Many people have been affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in north Kensington and some have lost everything. We need your help to give them immediate support.” (Red Cross)

By donating to the Red Cross London Fire Relief Fund, you can help those who have been left bereaved, injured, or homeless by this tragedy.

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Photo – The Aussie Team showing support

We have just taken delivery of the first of the new Aussie Fleet, which is made up of state of the art removals trucks all liveried in our new branding.