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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Survey of English Housing, 1998-1999

Variable Details

VariableWHYM1
LabelHere are some reasons why people move. Can you tell me why you (HOH) moved last time? (1)
Question text Here are some reasons why people move. Can you tell me why you (HOH) moved last time? 1st reason
Responses
1 To move to a better neighbourhood or more pleasant area 829
2 Job related reasons 554
3 Wanted larger house or flat or one better in some way 969
4 Wanted smaller or cheaper house or flat 306
5 Could not afford mortgage payments or rent 64
6 Divorce or separation 375
7 Marriage or began living together 470
8 Other family or personal reasons 503
9 Wanted to buy 314
10 Wanted own home or to live independently 307
11 Landlord required tenant to move out 185
12 Other reason 448
98 2
99 2
Sysmiss 23483
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSurvey of English Housing, 1998-1999
Interviewer InstructionsCODE ALL THAT APPLY SHOW CARD F
UniversePrivate households and privately renting tenancy groups in England;Households;Housing;Tenants;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study conducted annually from 1993.
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