As far as quirky home removals go…this one definitely takes it up a gear!

A family of five from Croydon, in London have bought a converted bus from eBay and are turning it into a four bedroom home.

The cash-strapped family have decided to beat the recession and move out of their three bed council flat and into a bus after being refused a bigger house. The Sharp family had been told by the council to wait six years for a larger property for them and their three young children; so instead they have opted to take the matter into their own hands and renovate a bus.

When the motor vehicle is finally refurbished in six months’ time, then plan to move to the south coast and stay on private land with friends.

Ms Luke, a full time mother, reportedly got the idea of living on a bus rather than in a house from former school friends who all moved onto buses in the 1980s after joining the eco-movement. She said they simply couldn’t afford a bigger home with the state of the housing market and economy.

So far, the couple have converted the upper deck into three bedrooms with bunk beds for the children, and downstairs a kitchen has been installed at the front of the bus. At the back of the bus is a homemade sofa bed which sleeps two people.

The family apparently plan to make most of the furniture themselves and have been getting facilities like the shower and toilet from junk yards.

Mr Sharp, who is a former coach driver, is said to be installing the electrics and plumbing him-self but is calling on qualified tradesmen to ensure the work is safe and legal.

Wherever, or whatever property one decides to move into; make sure you use Robinsons International’s expert removal services.

It isn’t too late to move home and settle before Christmas time!

If you have sold your house and bought another, it is possible to pack, transport and move all your belongings to a new home in time before the holidays- if you use expert removals services like Robinsons International.

We are the leading UK removal and relocation services and we can help with your home removal planning from an early stage making your move easy, step by step.

Juggling a house move and Christmas preparations at the same time can be stressful and tiring but let our dedicated moving managers assist in all the processes to ease the entire process.

From packing and transporting, we can take care of everything leaving you free to start shopping for presents. Moving house at any time of the year can be worrying but to move right before Christmas is especially demanding.

However, use the fact that the kids are off school as a positive to help you pack and give them little jobs to make them feel important and relieve you of work.

Get a free quote today by one of Robinsons’ moving consultants and start planning your move now so you have time to unpack and decorate the new home in Christmas trimmings.

At your new home, the move team will unpack and position your furniture where you want it and if the new property is not quite ready for all of your belongings right away we also offer long and short term storage facilities.

So if you are considering moving within the UK, do it quickly before the wintry holidays with Robinsons International.

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Budding homeowners across the UK could be in for the chance of living in a famous home that has appeared on popular reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.

The programme’s recognisable farmhouse, residence for Mick Norcross and his son Kirk, is up for sale for a cool £3.4 million.

The converted farmhouse, which has featured on the hit ITV show as an ultimate bachelor pad, is now on the property market as the Only Way Is onwards and upwards for the Essex boys.

So if you fancy purchasing the famous Manor House and have the cash to do so, make sure you hire Robinsons International’s expert home removals services!

For £3.4 million one could buy the Edwardian farmhouse that is set in the Essex countryside and boasts picturesque views and tranquillity. The business men have refurbished the house to include a conservatory, plush living rooms, and plasma TVs that turn into mirrors when not in use.

There’s a sound system in each room and every television has a Play station. The kitchen has a big farmhouse table and range cooker and the grounds include 16 acres of stables, equestrian facilities and orangery.

There is also a wine tasting room, luxurious bedrooms with big fireplaces, dressing room and chandeliers. The converted feed-barn is a home in itself with a 38ft games room, kitchen, living room, office and three bedrooms.

The property furthermore possesses an outdoor hot tub, dining and barbecue area. And one of the barns doubles as a garage for expensive cars.

Mick Norcross admitted that the barn is bigger than many people’s homes. He said: “Whoever buys my house gets two houses.”

So contact Robinsons today if you have the money to buy such a lavish home and let us help you with all your moving needs!