Studies by Barrett (1976) in Toronto and by Lyon and Wood (1971) in London found that irrespective of their reasons for residential moves, searches were neither objective nor thorough; most households analysed only a few locations over a short period of time.
Undersøgelser af Barrett (1976) i Toronto og af Lyon og Wood (1971) i London viste, at uanset deres begrundelse for at flytte var eftersøgningen efter ny bolig hverken objektiv eller grundig; de fleste husstande gennemgik kun et par steder i et kort tidsrum.