Moving home is one of the biggest and most exciting things people do in their lives. It can also be challenging and stressful; but don't worry we have put together useful hints and tips to help make your next move a breeze! The tips will remind you of all important things to bear in mind from six weeks before you move, right up to your actual moving date. Please click on the link below to download "Moving Home Tips and Hints" in PDF format:
Mac & Mic's Top moving tips Mac & Mic's Top moving tips – 6 weeks to go!
Once you have your completion/moving-in date confirmed:
Ask Friends/Family/Colleagues if they can recommend a removal company
It's a good idea instruct a company that is a member of an industry body like the British Association of Removers (BAR) and that they have insurance to cover any damage to your property in transit. Shop around for the best deal amongst the most reputable companies.
Change of address
Inform your family, friends, employer, utility companies, council tax, TV Licensing, bank, credit card company, DVLA, etc that you are moving home and supply them with your new address and telephone number if this is changing.
Inform your TV provider
Call your cable / satellite / telephone / broadband suppliers to set up an appointment to have services transferred to your new home
Do your local area research
If it is a new area you are moving to find out about local doctors and dentists surgeries and make arrangements to register.
Home Insurance
Ensure that your home insurance is in place for the day you move into your new home
Have a Clear Out
Moving home is a good time for a good old clear out. Most of us are hoarders so there's no better time to get rid of clutter than this. Go through your belongings before you begin packing.
Mac & Mic's Top moving tips - 2 weeks to go!
Allow time to pack
Moving house is a big task and being ready for the big day can take longer than you might expect - avoid frustration and be sure to give yourself ample time to pack. If you feel that you will need longer than two weeks then start a bit earlier by all means, these dates are just to be used as a guide.
Make sure you don't run out
Make sure that you have more than enough boxes, tape and bubble wrap than you think you will need. You don’t want to run out at the last minute. Try sourcing boxes for packing from you office/workplace, friends/family, your removal company or local shops. Banana boxes are always good, really light yet sturdy.
Remember to label boxes
There is nothing worse than having a room full of packed boxes and not knowing where anything is. Sticky labels and a thick marker pen will come in useful. Write a number/letter on each box and make a note of the inventory of each box as you pack.
Identify the realistic items that you will need right up to the day you move
Before you start packing remind yourself not to get overzealous. Identify the realistic items that you will need right up to the day you move and be sure everyone knows not to pack them away. This is your last out, first in box. You will also need to keep out clean bedding, towels, shower gel, shampoo etc for the new house in your last out first in box (incl. mugs, spoons, kettle, coffee/tea, loo roll, etc).
Begin to pack your non-essential items
Start with your book/CD/DVD/photo album collections. Remember to use smallish boxes or they will be so heavy you'll never get them off the floor. These items pack very easily so you'll feel an instant sense of
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