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The First few days

August 29th, 2008

The first few days in your new house will feel just as if you’re still packing just you’ll be unpacking and making a mess. Its impractical to even try to consider being organized and unpacked within one day, unless you have very few belongings, so you should try to unpack in the order […]

Small Office Moves

August 29th, 2008

Moving when you work from home is a slightly more complicated the home office is doubly hard to move you’re moving your work place AND your house. So what can you do to make the move easier?
Moving your home office, like any other move, is all about packing the non essentials […]

Rental contracts

August 28th, 2008

When renting a house, you have to consider your own rights and needs before signing that lease. Leases protect tenants and landlords rights alike - these rights are laid out fully in any lease you sign. Leases are considered legal contracts, so its important you know what you’re signing and what you’re giving up. […]

Preparing your old house for sale

August 27th, 2008

If you’re selling your house, you have to do several things to ensure its ready for a smooth and easy sale. You can hire an estate agent, interior stager or complete sales teams to sell your house - or you can do it yourself.
Houses are considered to be easiest to sell when they are […]

Painting, and Decorating

August 26th, 2008

Painting, decorating and other ways to make sure your house is in a good condition to sell.
House selling has become a very competitive market, and though people are desperate in some areas to buy a house, its important you take care to ensure that the you’ve done all you can to make your house […]

Packing Time

August 25th, 2008

Most rooms take around two days to pack, but sometimes you also have to do other ‘chores’ such as repairs, painting, or replacing old or worn items before moving. Some people do that whilst planning to move, others move out and leave their house for a landlord or landlady - others still move from one […]

Packing Order

August 24th, 2008

Optimal packing order is based entirely on preference. Some people like to pack their living room last - some like to pack rooms in two lots - one round to remove the non essentials, and one round to complete packing, others still like to pack where they can, when they can.
Deciding on what’s […]

Packing Fragile Items

August 23rd, 2008

Fragiles are some of the hardest items to pack. From ornaments to dishes, antiques, photos and lights, you’ll need to consider what you’re packing, and how best to transport them.
Large photos, framed items and paintings other wall based items are easiest wrapped in bubble-wrap and then placed carefully in a safe place they’ll […]

One Week to go

August 22nd, 2008

Your final week will be filled with packing, rushing, and trying to arrange the last of your address changes. Your bank, credit card, mobile phone and utilities should all know that you’re moving and on which date you’re transferring to that address so all that remains now is to make sure that you have […]

One month to go

August 21st, 2008

At one month out, you should consider booking your van. This is important because the longer you leave your bookings, the harder it may be to get an affordable moving company. This also goes for moving, if you’re allowing a firm to pack and move you.
Packing firms may also need plenty of warning […]

Moving House

August 20th, 2008

The average person moves house several times in their lifetime. Moving for a job, more space, or a change of scenery, its one of the most stressful, and rewarding times for the majority of people. From moving a few doors down, to across a continent, moving house is one of the most important things, and […]

Sometimes, moves take us hundred’s of miles from our home town to new states, countries or continents. These moves are harder to plan for, and require much more stringent assessment of belongings, so that you can afford the move itself.

August 19th, 2008

Long distance moves are harder on families who are used to supporting one another you’ll often find that your phone bill increases and that you’ll have more problems adjusting if you’re moving away from familial support if you’re moving TO your family though, you can be sure that things may get easier […]

Moving Day

August 19th, 2008

The day of your move is all about getting you out of one house and into the new one if you’ve hired a company, all you’ll need do is oversee them, or stay out of their way entirely. If you haven’t, its important to have some strong family members and friends on hand […]

Buying Boxes

August 18th, 2008

Boxes and bags are the staple for moving - whether you’re using plastic boxes and under bed storage containers, or getting cardboard ones - using suitcases, or black and plastic bags, you’ll need to consider how many you need and allow for extra. You’ll also need newspapers, paper, packing foam and/or bubble wrap. You’ll also […]

Hiring a company to move you

August 17th, 2008

Hiring a company to move you is something that you may want to consider if you’ve got enough money to do so, and can’t afford the time to do it yourself, or its impossible for you to pack and move.
Moving companies offer several great reasons to hire them - with different levels of service. […]

Five Top Packing Tips

August 16th, 2008

1) Boxes are a staple for moving because they are usually quite regular sized, easy to carry and if taped together correctly, rarely fall apart. Regular sizes are important for maximizing your van space and ensuring you’re not wasting areas in your transport that could otherwise be filled. On the flip side, bags can be […]

Finding a new house

August 15th, 2008

The adventure of moving home generally starts properly when you look for a new house.
Moving home, though stressful can be a very rewarding experience, but its important to keep several things in mind when moving. These can include the welfare and comfort of your children, the support structure you’ll have when you move […]

De-cluttering before packing to Move

August 14th, 2008

De-cluttering before packing is an important aspect of preparing to move - because it allows you to decide what you’ll need for the new house, what you’ll have room for, and what you won’t.
The most important thing to remember when de-cluttering is that you’ll be making room and getting rid of emotional baggage, […]

Cleaning Tips

August 13th, 2008

One of the most annoying things about moving house is the cleaning and removing stubborn stains and marks is one of the hardest things to do when prepping your house for a move. Its always important, when using these tips to spot test and ensure that you won’t be doing more damage than […]

Booking your Van

August 12th, 2008

Unless you’re moving a very short distance and can do many hops in your own transport - or if you’re moving with a group of people (such as in the Military), or your family has access to a suitable van, its important to book your van as far in advance as possible, to allow you […]

Booking a Removal Company

August 11th, 2008

When booking a removal company, its important to do so as far in advance of your move date as possible - removal firms who do all of the packing and moving for you expect to be able to come out and assess your belongings, for insurance and van/person ell cover.
Its important to de-clutter, […]

Before moving anything in

August 10th, 2008

Before moving any of your belongings into your new home, its important to make sure that everything is as it should be. You may have had a list of repairs you expected or this may be the first time you’ve seen the house empty. Take some time to go around with a […]

Arranging Storage

August 9th, 2008

Sometimes, there isn’t enough room for all of your belongings and arranging storage, on top of moving can be a blessing in disguise or a nightmare. So you need another, convenient, cheap option for your furniture. Storage companies are basically large warehouses or lockups that you can rent and range in […]

Just before you move, you should go through the following checklist and ensure you’ve taken care of everything on it.

August 9th, 2008

Have you arranged new utilities for your new house? Have you taken final meter readings and phoned them in or will phone them in on the first day the utilities are open? Have you informed your bank, mobile phone and any other companies who regularly bill you at your old address of your new […]