One in three people ‘love their home as much as their partner’
The IndependentSign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More than two-thirds of people surveyed agree that they “truly love” their home and 81% said they they feel strongly protective of it. Nearly half of people surveyed said they would take it personally if someone criticised their home, according to the research commissioned by home assistance provider HomeServe. Our homes are far more than just where we live - they are deeply personal spaces that reflect who we are Psychologist Dr Audrey Tang The survey, carried out ahead of Valentine’s Day, also found that people are spending £806 a year on home improvements on average, compared with £388 on gifts for their partner. It’s no surprise that people invest so much in their homes – they’re not just places, they’re physical extensions of ourselves.” Opinium surveyed 2,000 people in January for the research.
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