Paul Meakin - Magazine - Page 28
Moving house?
From meter readings to removal companies, there’s so
much to remember when moving house. Here’s our
checklist of what to do and when
F
irst of all, congratulations on your new
home! The excitement has probably
now kicked in but moving home can also
be one of the most stressful and emotionally
draining things you can do. However, careful
organisation and planning can help decrease
the stress and anxiety of moving. This
comprehensive and essential checklist will
help you do just that.
Eight weeks – Research
Ideally, you want to start packing away any
non-essential items as early as possible.
This includes any items stored away in the
loft, garage and shed. If you are not using it,
pack it. Looking into your new area is also
important, try to do this around eight weeks
before you move. You might need to think
about transferring your children to different
schools and ordering new uniforms too. At
this point, ensure you are also documenting
all your important information away: that
includes contact details, dates, contracts and
information regarding your solicitor.
Six weeks – Removal companies or
do it yourself?
Now would be the perfect time to decide
on a local removal company. Or if you don’t
have too much to move, you may want to do
it yourself. You could even look into different
van hire companies. At this point you’ve
probably started packing away some bits, but
if there is anything you decide not to take,
then look into selling these items or donating
them to charity. This will also give you an idea
on the volume of items you have to move.
Four weeks – Notify utility
companies
This would be a good time for you to notify
utility companies and inform them about
your move to switch over. This includes gas
and electricity, council tax, internet, phone
rental and TV. You should also consider
changing any car insurance, tax, memberships,
phone contracts and inform your bank about
the move. Now’s the time to also arrange
a date to have your new house cleaned
before you move in, and start ordering any
new furnishings for your new property. Start
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