Moving Home-Top Tips

Moving home can be a stressful and exciting experience all wrapped into one. To make sure your experience runs as smoothly as possible, take a look through our top tips and take the dread away from moving home.

1. Group by Room
It’s easy to be tempted to quickly throw a bunch of items in a box and hope for the best. This makes the initial stage of packing go by quickly, however once you get to your new home you’ll be in a world of disorganisation. Take the time to group your packing boxes by room and even by item, this will make the whole unpacking process on the other end go by far quicker.

2. Redirect Mail
This is one of the often-overlooked tasks when you’re moving home. To make sure you don’t miss out on any important letters, take the time to get your mail redirected. The Royal Mail offer a redirect service for a set period, as well as this you need to inform any providers of a change of address to avoid mail not getting to you.

3. Choosing a Removal Company
Picking the right removal company can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for. Instead of rushing to the first one you see, ask friends and family for recommendations or browse the internet for reviews on local companies. The last thing you want is to be overcharged or receive a poor service.

4. Prepare the Home for New Owners
Make sure your old home is ready and prepared for the new owners. Leave all house keys in an easy to find location, make sure the house is clean and ready for habitation. The last thing anyone wants is to move into a home that’s dirty or neglected.

5. Take Care of Pets!
If you have a pet, large or small, don’t forget to ensure they’re either well looked after and kept away from the madness of moving to a new house. The last thing anyone wants is their pet escaping or panicking while you’re packing up items.

Make sure your next move goes as smoothly as possible by planning before you start packing the first box. Use our handy tips to avoid any nasty surprises!

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