It takes just 12 months to become bored of your home after moving in, study finds

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It takes just over 12 months to become bored of your home after moving in, according to research.A study of 2,000 homeowners and renters found 41% felt tired of their surroundings an average of only a year after getting the keys.As many as almost half (48%) of 18- to 24-year-olds felt fed up of their home after just two months - compared to one in ten (12%) over-65s.The decoration, layout and location were the main things that triggered this boredom, while furniture and appliances also appeared on the list.But surprisingly, one in five (21%) claimed to be sick to the back teeth with absolutely everything about their home.A quarter of those who got bored blamed this on lockdown, as they spent so long in one place all day.One in three put it down to not having enough space, while 31% were fed up with issues such as damp, creaky floorboards, and condensation on the windows.And 21% of those who agreed they were bored noted this was because they didn’t like their neighbours.As a result of being fed up of their home, nearly one in ten adults would like to redecorate their surroundings as often as every four weeks.And the average adult typically spends £36 a month on home furnishings - with 2% claiming to splash more than £500 a month.Ryan Prince, CEO and Founder of residential rental brand UNCLE, which commissioned the survey said: “It’s not a surprise it takes so little time to become bored of the home you live in.“When you spend so long in one place, it’s easy to become tired of the same thing.“There can be so many triggers of this boredom, from the location of the property, to the interior and decoration - and even the neighbour’s dogs barking through the walls can cause restlessness.“Having an escape within the space you.