Countdown to moving day...
Moving house is a stressful time, and
much of this can be put down to the physical task of picking up your life
and putting down again somewhere new. To help make your life easier at this
difficult time, we've put this handy countdown guide together:
3-4 Weeks Before the move...
- Contact mobile phone companies, telephone, cable, satellite and
internet service providers and notify them of your change of address and
the date you are moving.
- Start packing/ de-cluttering if you're doing this yourself.
- Have your car serviced
- Notify your bank or building society, notify your credit / store
card providers
- Notify your child's existing school that they will be leaving and
then contact their new school.
- Contact your insurance provider for your Life, Motor, Medical, Pet
and Contents insurance.
- If you are moving from your local area contact doctors, dentists and
opticians then re-register in your new area.
- Notify your local council in both your current area and the area you
are moving to with regards to council tax
1-2 weeks before the move...
- Contact TV Licensing and notify them that you are moving
- Notify electricity, gas and water provider.
3 Days before you move...
- Pack a large bag with useful items that you may need on move day, eg
a first aid kit, nappies, tea bags, knives and forks, matches, candles
and a torch.
- Pack all your jewellery and keep it in a safe place, remember to
take it with you and keep it secure on move day.
- If there is any dismantling of furniture you should have
pre-arranged this with your removal company. If you are doing it
yourself make sure that you keep all the screws in a safe place. Make
sure that you arrange to have any hard-wired or fixed appliances
disconnected by a professional.
1 Day before you move...
- Park your car outside your house in readiness for the removal
vehicle's arrival tomorrow
Moving Day...
- Make sure you leave the kettle out and be prepared to make tea for
the removal men. It pays to keep them on your side!
- Make sure you check everywhere in the house, looking very carefully
in cupboards and drawers.
- Enjoy your new home!
