| You know what it's like; you've sorted out all the | | | | the rest of your life into removal boxes. Have a |
| paperwork for your new property and are all set | | | | good rummage through your stuff and have a |
| to make the big leap from one house to another. | | | | clear-out if possible - making use of car boot |
| However, before you start worrying about what | | | | sales, charity bags and online auction sites in order |
| you're going to do with your new abode - | | | | to help reduce the amount you'll have to |
| whether it be paint colour or new furniture - | | | | transport on the day of the move. Plus there's |
| there's a lot more to take care of in the weeks | | | | always the potential to raise a bit of money |
| leading up to the moving date. | | | | towards new stuff for your new house. |
| Ensuring that all your paperwork has been sorted | | | | By taking the time to plan out a timeframe of |
| out and that you've hired a reputable removal | | | | the move, you can save yourself a lot of hassle |
| company is an essential part of the moving | | | | when it comes to moving day. Draw up a priority |
| process. There are also many contacts that you | | | | packing list and ensure that you have a good |
| should inform of a change of address, including: | | | | supply of packing boxes to pack your possessions |
| - Utilities companies (gas, electricity and water | | | | into and work out roughly how many you will |
| providers) | | | | need for the move. |
| - The Inland Revenue, as well as your local council | | | | Make a list of the essentials you need to take |
| tax department | | | | with you - this can be anything from treasured |
| - Your employer and any insurance or pension | | | | possessions to any new equipment you may |
| provider you might be a member of | | | | have bought near to moving day. |
| - Telephone, satellite television and internet | | | | Also, be sure to double check your home and |
| providers | | | | contents insurance policy to see if you'll be |
| - Television licensing and rental companies | | | | covered should anything get damaged during the |
| - Banks, building societies and credit card | | | | transit process. It is essential to have a good |
| companies | | | | supply of packaging materials - such as bubble |
| - DVLA, breakdown companies and your car | | | | wrap and polystyrene beans - at your disposal for |
| insurance provider | | | | when you come to pack those treasured |
| - Doctor, dentist and optician, as well as any other | | | | possessions away. |
| medical practitioners - such as physiotherapists | | | | By taking the time to analyse the move in detail, |
| Before getting down to the business of packing, | | | | you can help save yourself time and money with |
| have a good sort out of your possessions and | | | | some careful planning of your move. |
| try to downsize what you own before packing | | | | |