The family member who has the final say when moving house
The research indicated that men are more likely than women to lead the overall home-moving process, including setting budgets and negotiating prices.
Conversely, women are more prone to voicing a dislike or rejecting a property during the house hunt.
The study, commissioned by Zoopla and conducted by Opinium, surveyed 2,000 UK adults who had moved house.
Experts suggest that involving children in the decision-making process can lead to a more successful and happier outcome for the entire family.
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