Researchers in Singapore investigated what motivates hoarders personally. Their study of the lived experiences of hoarders reveals the main attractions are aesthetic appeal, utility, and strong emotional attachment. We find this approach interesting, as it deviates from … [Read more...]
Why Does a Hoarder Collect Clutter?
We attended to a hoarded home the other day, of a chap who moved on to a care home. As usual, we searched for, and removed any personal documents and valuables before we started clearing. After we had emptied the home, the hoarder’s friend asked us, why does a hoarder … [Read more...]
Why Do People Fly Tip In England
Why do people still fly tip in England after decades of trying to stop them? It’s such antisocial behaviour, imagine for a moment what the countryside would be like if we all did it. National Insurance Direct defines fly tipping as “the illegal dumping of rubbish or … [Read more...]
Certified Copies of Documents in England
Applying for probate in England and administering estates both depend on documentary evidence. If the originals are missing or misplaced, a legal battle may ensue to ask a court to determine the truth. Having certified copies of documents in England could circumvent the … [Read more...]
Ways to Understand and Help a Hoarder
Hoarding is a clinically-diagnosed condition where someone compulsively accumulates objects. They can’t stop what they are doing, and refuse to clear their home. Avery Associates clears hoarded houses as part of their probate service. We dedicate this article to ways … [Read more...]
