House move: The ultimate stress-free guide to packing up

They say moving house is one of the most stressful life experiences. But it doesn’t have to be this way

Check the bases of any recycled boxes for staples that may scratch your new floors when rudely dumped. Pictures: iStock

According to a recent poll by UK insurance supplier Legal & General, moving home was selected by 57% of respondents as the most stressful thing to do, over having a child (32%) and getting divorced (30%).

It doesn’t have to be this way, and a house move has the potential to deliver on spine-tingling excitement and a positive whole-life reboot.