PATTINSON’S TOP 5 HOUSEBUYING SUPERSTITIONS

It isn’t just superstitions involving dates that can impact on home buyers’ decisions, so we’ve compiled our top housebuying superstitions, from horseshoes to church bells, to give you the low down.

THE NUMBER 13:

Not to be confused with Friday the 13th (which is a superstition of the actual day) but similar in nature, this superstition simply states that the number 13 is associated with bad luck. That’s why many streets do not have a number 13, architects refused (some still do) to design stairs that ended with 13 steps or buildings that ended with a 13th floor.

LIVE IN THE REACH OF CHURCH BELLS:

Have you ever wondered why bells are always associated with weddings and special occasions? As it turns out, bells are sounded during special occasions due to the widely held belief that bells frighten evil spirits away. This belief originated during Queen Elizabeth’s reign for two reasons; to ask for prayers for the departed soul and to drive away the evil spirits who stood at the foot of the bed.

TREES ON THE DRIVEWAY? – BIRD POO IS GOOD LUCK!

In Russia, there is a belief that if a bird defecates on you, your car or your property it’s a sign good luck and may bring you riches. The more birds involved, the richer you’ll be! So next time a bird poops on you or your car, just count it all joy.

HANG A SHOE ON YOUR DOOR

Some people believe in order to bring good luck and to keep nightmares away, you must hang a horseshoe in the bedroom or on a door knob with its ends pointing upwards. This belief stems from the fact that a horse shoe has seven holes, which is considered to be a lucky number, and is made of iron, so it can supposedly ward off evil spirits that may haunt you in your dreams.

NEW HOUSE, CLEAN SWEEP

As folklore goes, you cannot sweep dirt out of a new house (or apartment) with a new broom unless you sweep something in first. If you don’t sweep something in first, then you will be sweeping out your good luck. Do not sweep out your good luck!

Source: List 25.com: Strangest superstitions ever - http://list25.com/25-strangest-superstitions-ever/