There was a record-low number of Americans that moved home last year, according to a new US Census Bureau report.

Difficult economic times are reportedly to blame for only 11.6% of people living in the Unites States changing home between 2010 and 2011- the lowest recorded rate since 1948.

Demographers and economists reveal that more and more Americans are staying put and that uncertainty in bad times, with regards to savings, jobs and homeownership means that many citizens are clinging to familiarity and remaining in the residence they already have.

Now industry experts are worried that the lack of removals is affecting the population’s aspirations to have a dream home, get married and have children. Although counter arguments claim that with less migration, people will have more attachment to their communities to invest in time and money.

The US Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey aimed to show how the rate of moving and the likelihood of people moving are changing over time. It found that younger people are moving from rural areas to cities; and that the reason for citizens moving more than 500 miles away was job-related.

The study also revealed that 59% of Americans lived in the state that they were born in and that Louisiana had the highest residence (78.8%). If you, unlike the Americans, want to move across the pond, then use Robinsons International’s expert shipping to USA services.

As specialists in overseas removals, we can help from the very early moving stage with your packing, shipping, insurance and storage needs. Moving to America can be plain sailing if you allow people with years of experience to help you; so contact Robinsons international removals today and let’s kick start your new life in an exciting new country.

It is less than six weeks before we celebrate Christmas Day, so if you are planning to ship a present to a relative living abroad, Robinsons recommends that you act now.

We are one of the UK’s most trusted international movers and container shipping companies but even we cannot make miracles happen if you leave it too late to send a gift to a foreign country.

You can still show a loved-one how much you care this holiday, even if they do live in a foreign country, by shipping a present at an affordable rate. It is estimated that over 20 million packages will be shipped all over the world in the run-up to Christmas, so plan ahead and calculate the time it will take with some expert help.

All shipping companies have deadlines to get parcels to the destination in time and our many years of experience means we strive to transport your goods safely, securely and on-time. But even we cannot help if you are not organised and early so whether you need to shipping to USA, India or shipping to Oz, be prepared in advance and get in touch now.

As specialists, we can help you to avoid any parcel disasters by packing the antiques and furniture with professional padding materials and techniques. If you are sending appliances or toys it is recommended to switch them off and take the batteries out so that nothing turns on during travel.

What is more, a top tip is to take out insurance if you are shipping anything expensive which Robinsons also offer to meet your individual needs.

So call us now to find out how long it will take to ship to your destination and bear in mind how much the time period will differ for varying countries. And the duration will also change within states for example; New York between 7-12 days, Miami 14-15 days and Los Angeles 25-29 days.

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A report from HSBC has warned that thousands of young buyers are trapped in their first homes and are unable to move because the value of the home has reduced dramatically.

The banking giant has revealed that 360,000 first-time buyers have no chance of moving up the property ladder due to the fact that they purchased their first house at the peak of house prices four years ago and now around £11,000 has been wiped off its worth.

The findings show that young people are facing a ‘near impossible’ task to move on and that the worst-hit have even plunged into negative equity, meaning that their mortgage is actually bigger than the value of the property.

Now experts are reportedly worried that the younger generation is delaying significant milestones like having children and getting married because many of them cannot squeeze kids into a house or flat that is small and has no garden.

The report further states that a typical property in 2007 was bought for £162,423 but today is only worth £151,061. This situation differs in England’s capital however; as this is the only region where the average first person’s house value has not dropped since four years ago.

The cost of moving can be fairly costly but homeowners can still afford quality removals that is also affordable, with Robinsons removals UK services.

If you can sell your home, don’t let the rate of removals get in the way. Robinsons International can help you move into a bigger property, at a cost-effective price. So get in touch today to find out how we can help you move into your dream home on a budget.