According to Fully Furnished, this appears to have been driven by a resurgence of corporate lets, especially in Greater London, and optimism for the UK's economic growth, despite recent financial market uncertainties.
Christopher Ellison from Fully Furnished Group, says:
"There are a number of contributing factors to the surge in relocations we have seen recently. For many overseas companies the current exchange rate makes London a favourable place to be carrying out business.
"In addition, as businesses look to consolidate work forces in the current climate, more and more families are uprooting for fear of turning down jobs in a weak economy."
A large proportion of this increased business has come from the US and Canada but also northern Europe and Scandinavia.
The focus is on providing a service that is complementary to those of relocation managers and companies alike, but also convenient and stress free for the customer.
Chris adds:
"Many of the properties we have provided a full furnishing solution to recently, have been four and five bedroom corporate houses where everything from white goods to bedding and cutlery have been required.
"I think the flexibility of the rental term and the ability to have everything delivered and installed as well as removed again once the client's own furniture arrives within a tight timeframe, is appealing to companies who need the capability to relocate staff quickly."
Stock levels have been increased accordingly to ensure immediate availability given the projection of further increases in relocation business activity over the remainder of the year. One client who has recently benefitted from this includes Robinsons Relocation.
Julian Grose-Hodge, Relocation Manager at Robinsons Relocation comments:
"Fully Furnished have provided us with interim furnishing solutions in the most challenging of situations.
"Their ability to react quickly, arranging the delivery, installation and collection of the furniture at the time that the employee's household goods are being delivered, along with their professionalism is the reason why Fully Furnished is our furniture rental supplier of choice."
