Quarter of homeowners aged 25 to 40 plan to move

Some of those surveyed by KBC Bank said the need for more space, or to accommodate a growing family, was the main reason for moving.

A quarter of those in the 25 to 40 age group said they wanted to live in a better location, while one in 10 wanted to invest in a higher value property.

A small proportion (2%) said they wanted to move house because of noisy or annoying neighbours while 3% of women wanted to be nearer their families.