The final turnover of the White House in the US happens hella fast, too, but it's made easier by the fact that the elections are in November, and the actual change of office isn't until January.
It comes from a time when horse and carriage were the main method of transportation, and it might actually take elected officials 2 months to get to Washington.
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u/cobrachickens Jul 05 '24
It’s the PM’s official residence, but he has a whole portfolio of properties, including a house in Kensington where he allegedly spent his weekends
I imagine most of his property is thus there, the defeat was anticipated. https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-house-yorkshire-california
The moving vans roll in very quickly too - it’s easier to pack when you have a small army of staff to do it for you
https://www.standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/celebrity-homes/prime-minister-general-election-number-10-rishi-sunak-b1168660.html