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Here's a list of things to do before you move.

Things to do

Three weeks to go:

  • Finalise your moving date.
  • If you are doing your own move, order boxes, bubble wrap and packing materials.
  • Let your broadband supplier know as soon as possible that you are moving.

Two weeks to go:

  • Mail redirection with Post Office
  • Start clearing out unwanted items
  • Prepare ‘information folder’ for new home owners to include appliance guarantees/instructions, local information, forwarding address, etc
  • Confirm arrangements with your removal company
  • Let your phone company know you are moving

One week to go:

  • Remember to defrost your fridge/freezer
  • Confirm with Complete arrangements for handover of keys and burglar alarm code
  • Cancel milk, newspapers, cleaners, etc
  • Start packing items you will not be needing


One day to go:

  • Finish packing
  • Keep your car keys, cash, cheque book, credit cards and mobile phone handy
  • Pack an ‘essentials’ box to include kettle, mugs, tea/coffee, etc

Moving day (at your old house):

  • Do not pack the ‘information folder’ which you have prepared for your buyer
  • Read your electricity, gas and water meters
  • Make sure you have switched off all appliances
  • Make sure you have secured all doors and windows

Moving day (at your new house):

  • Read your electricity, gas and water meters and notify suppliers of readings
  • Congratulations from Complete & Welcome to your new home

Post Move

  • If you need any help give us a ring on 01962 831831 or click "Call Me Now"
  • Check out our "Private Client" services.
  • Request and Annual Valuation. We will visit and privide a Free annual valuation.

 

 

Who to Notify

1.  Finance

  • Bank/Building Society
  • Credit/Store Cards
  • Pensions
  • Stocks & Shares
  • Premium Bonds 
  • National Savings Certificates
  • Inland Revenue
  • National Insurance

2.  Vehicle

  • DVLA
  • Insurance Company
  • Motoring Organisation
  • Garage 

3.  Medical

  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Health Care Insurers
  • National Blood Transfusion Service

4.  Work & Leisure

  • Employer
  • Trades Union
  • Professional Associations
  • TV License
  • Cable/Sky Supplier
  • Clubs, Societies and Magazine Subscriptions
  • Mail Order Firms/Mailing Lists
  • Newsagent
  • Window Cleaner, Milkman, Grocer, etc

5.  Friends and Family

  • Change of Address Cards
  • Schools

6.  Vet

  • Identification Chip Details
  • Pet Insurance Provider