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Moving House Tips
Moving house is one of the most stressful events in your
life, but these tips might help ease the pressure a little.
Organising everything well ahead of the moving day is
the best way to make sure things run smoothly. The countdown should
begin six weeks before you move home.
6 Weeks before you move
- Confirm your moving date (usually the completion date), and arrange
your home insurance to cover you on the day you move in.
- Get at least 3 quotes (in writing) for removal costs. Ask friends, family
and work colleagues for a reputable removal company. If possible
choose a company who is a member of the British Association of Removers
(BAR) or the
National Guild of Removers and
Storers (NGRS). Fridays and bank
holidays are usually in high demand, so try to opt for a mid-week
moving date. Check
if the removal company offers discount if you move on an off-peak
weekday. Make sure there is insurance covering any
damage to goods during transit. Check whether there are any exclusions
as some insurance policies don't cover goods you have packed yourself.
- Notify the utility companies of your moving date and arrange
electricity, gas and water meter readings on your old and new property.
- Arrange your new telephone line/ internet/ satellite/ cable connection.
2 Weeks before moving day
- Confirm your moving time and ensure the removal company have
directions to your new house and your mobile phone number.
- Organise a time with your solicitor or Estate agents
to collect your new keys
and hand over your old keys.
- Arrange to get your mail
redirected by the Post Office to your new address.
- Send your change of address and phone number cards or emails
to friends, family, employer, school, bank, building society, pension
provider, credit card company, vets, council tax, DVLA, Inland
Revenue, TV licensing, etc
- De-register from your GP and dentist if you are moving out
of the area. Remember to register in your new locality.
- Notify your local services, such as milk delivery, papers, window
cleaning, etc and arrange a cancellation date.
- Begin packing any non-essential items, i.e spare clothes, extra
crockery, books. Colour code or label the boxes per room you want
them in as you go.
Day before your house move
- Defrost the fridge and freezer.
- Label or colour code all the boxes and carpets with the room you want
them put in. Mark boxes with any fragile items, so the removal firm
will know to take special care.
- Pack a bag to keep with you on moving
day with the essentials - light bulbs, torch, fuses, loo roll,
candles, matches, toiletries,
underwear, cash, phone charger and tools.
Moving Day
- Unplug any of your remaining appliances.
- Ensure a box containing a kettle, cups, tea and bedding is loaded last
of all - that way it will be the first to be unpacked. Put in a bottle
of champagne and glasses to celebrate later!
- Keep your essential bag out of the way of the removers, such as in the
car, and label anything you want to keep with you 'Do Not Remove'.
- Count the boxes before they are moved and check when they are delivered
to your new address that you have them all.
- Make it your priority once you reach your new home to make the
beds and hang the bedroom curtains as soon as possible - by the end
of the day you'll be
exhausted and it will be great to just relax. Don't attempt to do
all your unpacking on the first day, just unpack the essentials - and
make sure there is somewhere comfortable to sit, eat and sleep.
Enjoy your new home and open the champagne!
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