Moving tips

We know moving to a new home can be stressful. To help, we’ve compiled practical tips to prepare for the big day. While not every hiccup can be avoided, knowing common mistakes ensures a smoother relocation. Proper preparation reduces stress and helps our team work efficiently to finish on time.

 

 

Before You Pack

 

  • Declutter: Before you start packing, go through your belongings and get rid of anything you don't need, want, or use. 

  • Gather Supplies: Collect the right types of boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, markers, and other materials. 

  • Create a Plan: Make a list of what needs to be done and when. 

  • Book Movers Early: Secure a reputable moving company well in advance of your moving date. 

 

Packing Tips

 

  • Pack by Room: Work through one room at a time to keep things organised. 
  • Use the Right Boxes: Use appropriately sized boxes and avoid overloading them. 
  • Protect Fragile Items: Wrap breakable items individually in bubble wrap or other soft materials like towels or clothes. 
  • Don't Overpack: Keep heavy items in smaller boxes to avoid injuries and make them easier to transport. 
  • Label Everything: Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to at the new home. 
  • Use Everyday Items: Utilise items like dish towels, blankets, and even socks to cushion breakable items. 
 

Moving Day

 

  • Stay fueled: Have water bottles and easy-to-eat snacks like fruit and energy bars readily available to keep you and any movers energized. 
  • Keep essentials handy: Keep your essentials box and suitcase separate from other boxes so you can easily access them when you arrive at your new home. 
  • Keep valuables with you: Place valuable items in your personal vehicle to prevent damage or theft. 
  • Have a toolkit: Keep a toolkit with essentials like a hammer and screwdriver handy for minor repairs or adjustments.
  • Document meter readings: Make a note of the meter readings for electricity, gas, and water at both your old and new homes. 
  • Do a final walkthrough: Check all windows and doors are shut and locked before leaving the old property. 

 

Other useful information and links

Career

  1. Employer - Your employer needs to know of a change of address so they can update your contact details, but more importantly they need to know for your payroll.

 

Local Authorities 

  • Council Tax - update your Council Tax address, you'll need to visit the relevant gov.uk site for your move. For example, if you're moving to or from Harrow, you'll need to visit harrow.gov.uk. Each site has their own form for changing your address. 

Recreational

  • Health Club/Gym
  • Newspaper/ Magazine subscriptions
  • Clubs & societies

Household

  • Cable/ Satellite -
  • Phone  can do that by contacting your provider over the phone or visiting one of their stores.
  • Broadband - You may also want to cancel your broadband subscription as you will most likely be able to get a better deal when you move to your new home and you will have to call them to move your deal to the new property regardless. 
  • TV Licence - 

Vehicle related

Educational

  • Schools - 
  • University -

Healthcare

  • Dentist
  • Doctor
  • Optician
  • Vet

Insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Home/Contents Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Pet Insurance

Services

  • Cleaner
  • Gardener
  • Window Cleaner
  • Accountant
  • Solicitor

Money

  • Banks or Building societies - 

Utilities

  • Electricity -