In this 90-second speed read, we look at the things
people are stopping and starting in October.

2020 will go down in history as the year when life stopped,
albeit temporarily.

And with local lockdowns coming into force, that feeling of
stop-starting stuff is still around.

It’s a little like the hokey cokey but with stop-start
replacing in-out.

This all makes it a little ironic that next month is now
synonymous not just with falling leaves and trick or treating, but with people
trying to put a stop to bad habits and start healthier new ones.

Stoptober – Stoptober is back for 2020, to encourage
the UK’s smokers to try to quit for October and beyond. The NHS has strong
evidence that if a smoker can quit for 28 days, they are five times more likely
to quit forever.

Sober October–
It started out in Australia more than ten years ago and is a way of
encouraging people to ditch the booze for 31 days. Many use this challenge to
raise money for charity while not lifting a glass of alcohol to their lips.

The multiple health benefits of stopping smoking and cutting
down on alcohol seem increasingly attractive as medical experts are urging us
all to do things to boost our immune systems.

Non-Stop Property Market in Kent

From a property perspective, the market hasn’t stopped
flying high since the national lockdown ended.

The summer months of July and August are traditionally
slower months for the home moving market, but this year there’s been no
stopping it.

Whether they’re looking to buy, sell or rent, people are
remaining active, and this looks likely to continue until December at the
earliest.

Good luck

So, if you are looking to start a new chapter in your life
by adopting a positive new habit, ending a negative old one or finding a new
place to call home, we wish you well.

We can help with the moving part, but ditching the drink and
cigarettes is down to you, good luck.