We’re now several days into the latest phase of the Covid-19 response, and it will take time for people to adjust, and everyone’s hoping for a balance of a return to normality that’s also safe. Many business sectors were struggling to cope with the lack of commerce during the lockdown. The latest easement will come as welcome news as restarting is crucial to keeping their doors open. Others are faring well already, which has taken many experts and professionals by surprise.

The housing market has taken giant leaps towards some form of stability, although the terrain will undoubtedly be different going forward. Johnson’s of Shaftesbury always takes an interest in the comings and goings of the housing market because it affects us. This is our brief guide to the latest information and movements in Dorset’s housing market, and how it applies to relocations.

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With the stricter version of the lockdown slowly easing, you might be forgiven if you err on the side of caution when it comes to returning to normal life. It will take some time, and it’s wise to be sensible, but it’s possible to start thinking about things like work and possible change of career. There was a lot of time to think about things during the lockdown, and some of you might be pondering a transformation of how you work.

At Johnson’s of Shaftesbury, we work with new companies and entrepreneurs every week, and we have some tips on how you can do this. It might not suit everyone’s needs, but a lot of people could benefit from a change in direction in their career path.

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If you’re weighing up the possibilities of moving your company to a new location, it’s crucial that you take your time and don’t rush into anything. Whether it’s booking your removals service locating another building, it pays to find the most suitable option for both. Although we would recommend using a reliable removals company like Johnson’s of Shaftesbury for your office relocation.

And here’s our practical guide on everything you’ll need to know about office relocation in Dorset.

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With whole populations confined to their homes in the UK and around the globe, we’re in times for which there’s no frame of reference. Shops are closed and businesses curbed to the bare minimum of activity. And yet it’s in these straitened circumstances that it’s become apparent just how vital the removals industry is to the health and prosperity of the people. We’re not just about moving people from one place to another; we’re part of of an intricate chain that has to stay in motion, or else catastrophe can occur. We often help people who are in the grip of immense personal challenges (e.g. Parkinson’s sufferers) and whose move will have an enhancing effect on their comfort and health.

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“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.

If you’re weighing up the possibilities of moving your company to a new location, it’s crucial that you take your time and don’t rush into anything. Whether it’s booking your removals service locating another building, it pays to find the most suitable option for both. Although we would recommend using a reliable removals company like Johnson’s of Shaftesbury for your office relocation.

And here’s our practical guide on everything you’ll need to know about office relocation in Dorset.

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Moving to a new house or flat is something that requires a lot of planning and all the patience we can muster. However, things don’t always line up as we’d like, and sometimes, we encounter gaps in moving dates. That’s because buying a property often involves a chain of one or more mortgage deals, rather than poor organising.

So, what options do people in Dorset have if they can’t move into their new home straight away?

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This year is already setting a marker in business history, where a lot of major changes in how many companies operate are adapting to incorporate greener practices. The end result is a move towards paperless offices; however, there’s still a need to retain important physical documents. Additionally, many companies are creating more space in the workplace by using Johnson’s of Shaftesbury for storage.

And part of this drive is using archive document storage, but what is it?

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When it comes to relocating your business, it can be the result of many factors, with common reasons being space issues, an increase in rates or rental costs, to name a couple. Before you make this decision, it’s crucial that you take your time and don’t rush into securing a property or booking your removals service.

Whatever your reasons for moving are, you should use a reliable removals company like Johnson’s of Shaftesbury for your office relocation.

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While many people are returning to work after Christmas and New Year, others are starting 2020 with exciting plans for buying a second property. And there are plenty of places within a comfortable journey from Dorset for you to consider investing in this year. Johnson’s of Shaftesbury moves hundreds of people into second and holiday homes in Dorset and the surrounding areas every year. That’s why we’ve put together our very own top tips for buying a second home.

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