Cost of living crisis prompts nearly one in three to consider moving

19% of people are also considering downsizing.

Related topics:  Mortgages
Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter
29th January 2024
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"28% of all respondents say they have considered moving out of their area to somewhere cheaper, whilst 19% have thought about downsizing to reduce their housing costs."
- Paul Adams, sales director at Pepper Money

Nearly one in three people (28%) have considered moving to a new area to reduce housing costs as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, according to the latest Pepper Money Specialist Lending Study.

The study also found that the ongoing squeeze on finances has led to 19% of people considering downsizing.

68% say their disposable income has decreased in the last year as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, with 31% saying it has decreased significantly.

The biggest impact on household finances has been rises in the cost of food bills (92%), followed by energy bills (86%) and travel costs (38%).

Paul Adams, sales director at Pepper Money, said: “Faced with such a significant ongoing squeeze on their finances, millions of households are looking for ways they can cut their costs. Our study found the desire to do this is so significant for such a large proportion of people that 28% of all respondents say they have considered moving out of their area to somewhere cheaper, whilst 19% have thought about downsizing to reduce their housing costs.

“Whether customers are looking to move, downsize, or reduce their borrowing costs, brokers have a huge opportunity to help their customers to best manage the current economic environment and continue working towards the goals they want to achieve in their lives.”

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