1. Decide on your move date at least a month in advance, as this will allow you to make arrangements for pets, choose a removals company, redirect your mail, etc.
2. Choose a van and man hire service by doing a thorough research on Google, Gumtree and relevant forums. Remember that they may offer a better price if you avoid weekends and holidays. Avoiding heavy traffic at rush hour may mean a better quote too as it would cut the time on the road.
3. Check whether the removal company’s quote includes other charges like congestion charge, fuel, insurance, etc. Also, perhaps it offers additional services like storage or cleaning, itself or via partnerships with companies offering these services, which means you get a better deal by purchasing the entire package.
4. If the new place is too small for all your possessions, find a reliable storage company and start moving your possessions into storage. Ensure you know how and when you can access them.
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5. You may want to replace any old carpets before you bring in all the furniture into the new property.
6. Service your car and plan the trip.
7. If you have children and / or pets, decide who will look after them on the day of move as most probably you won’t be able to give them a lot of attention yourself.
8. Send change of address cards to all your friends and relatives. You can design your own cards online.
9. Inform all relevant agencies and companies of your address change. This may include:
- Banks and credit card companies
- Insurance companies
- Solicitors
- Schools
- HRMC
- Post Office
- Optician
- Mobile phone network
- Internet Service Provider
- Utility companies: gas, water, electricity. Also make sure to arrange final meter readings before you move and ask for reconnection at your new property on the move in date.
10. Contact BT or another phone company that you use to arrange service transfer.
11. Inform the DVLA that you are moving – both your Driving License and Vehicle Registration Certificate must show your new address.
12. Arrange with the Royal Mail redirection of mail to your new address. They can also inform a large number of organisations and companies about your new address.
13. To avoid your new phone number being used by telemarketers, consider signing on to the Mailing Preference Service and Telephone Preference Service.
14. Check whether you can get a refund on any unused home contents insurance.
15. Start using up your freezer contents.
16. Empty the loft – it’s a good way to get rid of unwanted items. The same is true about all your possessions – you might want to sell or give some to charity.
17. If you have children, find out about new school dress codes and clubs, including scouts, brownies, girl guides etc in your new local area. Involving your children as early as possible will help them to adjust easier.
Good luck with your move!
