Movers For You

There is so much to think about when moving home, especially between exchange and completion which can often be a matter of two or three weeks, or sometimes even less.

 

Sometimes there are things that can only be done once contracts have been exchanged, which means once they are, the race is on to get through that checklist. However, if you have your list ready in advance, you can at least be fully prepared!

 

Here are some basic things to cover once contracts have been exchanged:

 

 

Confirm your booking with the removals or van hire company

Arrange for your post to be forwarded to your new address

Arrange for your telephone, cable or satellite television and internet service to be transferred to your new address

Settle up with any local services such as newspaper deliveries, window cleaner, milkman, gardener, etc.

Organise buildings and contents insurance for your new property

Advise your car insurance company and roadside assistance provider of your change of address

Contact your bank, building society, credit card provider, mobile phone provider, local authority, Revenue and Customs, accountant, etc. to give them your new address

Let your employer know your new address

Arrange to change doctor, dentist and optician if necessary

Notify the DVLA of your change of address and arrange to have your licence and log book updated

Get in touch with utility providers to arrange services in your new property and advise current providers of your move. Make a note to take meter readings just before you move out of your property

Make sure you give everyone your mobile number in case they need to contact you on moving day

Put the telephone numbers of anyone you may need on moving day into your mobile phone contacts list: solicitor, estate agent, removals company, etc.

Keep valuables and important documents to hand: passport, driving licence, money, credit cards, jewellery, etc.

Make arrangements for any pets to be looked after on the day of the move or arrange kennel or cattery accommodation for them

Arrange for children to be taken care of on moving day

When packing, check each and every room of the house to make sure nothing is left behind. Do not forget the loft, basement, shed and garage!

Before leaving make sure all the windows and doors are locked

Take the keys to the estate agents, and pick up the keys to your new property!

Move in, put the kettle on and enjoy your new home!

 

Author: Colin Holmes

 

About the Author:

AboutMyArea is a national UK network of over 2,000 locally run community websites, each sharing the common goal of keeping their community informed with relevant local information and providing economical opportunities for local businesses to promote their products and services to local people within relevant seasonal features. Colin Holmes is the website editor for the local sites covering some of the areas throughout Romford, Dagenham and Barking, Essex, United Kingdom. For more information on promoting your business locally, visit http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/rm8

 

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