Arrange the removal
Decide whether you’ll hire a self-drive van or get estimates from
removal firms – ask if they include:
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packing cases and boxes |
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doing
the packing and unpacking |
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comprehensive insurance against damage or loss |
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Then
choose a firm and confirm details in writing
Prepare for a change of address
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If you
are renting, give notice to your landlord |
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Confirm any school transfers |
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Tell
banks, building societies and credit card companies your
change of address |
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Register with a new doctor and ask your old doctor to
forward your records |
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Register with a new dentist and optician and ask your old
ones to forward your records |
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Get insurance |
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Check
your home contents insurance policy for cover during your
move |
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Arrange buildings and contents insurance for your new home |
Change your service suppliers
Tell these suppliers you are moving and arrange for final
bills: |
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cable/satellite/internet |
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electricity |
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gas |
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phone |
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water |
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Arrange suppliers at your new address: |
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cable/satellite/internet |
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electricity |
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gas |
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phone |
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water |
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Book
an electrician and plumber to disconnect and refit
appliances from your old home to your new home on your
moving date
Plan your packing
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Get
rid of anything you don’t use any more |
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Clear
out cupboards, garages, sheds and attics |
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Start
collecting packing boxes if they’re not provided by the
removal company |
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Start
thinking about how to label your packing boxes – what each
contains, which room it’s for, which you’ll need first |
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Use up
frozen foods |
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Change of address |
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Arrange for the Post office to forward your post |
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Tell everyone your change of address: |
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car
insurance |
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clubs
and other memberships |
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Council tax department |
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(social security) |
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(driving licence) |
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employers |
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friends and relatives |
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Tax
Dept |
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insurance companies |
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magazine and other subscriptions |
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motoring organisations |
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pension companies |
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premium bonds and other savings certificates |
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solicitor |
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store
accounts |
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Familiarisation visit |
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Arrange a convenient time for us to demonstrate the workings
of your new home and make sure it meets your standards |
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Prepare to move |
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Confirm moving arrangements with van hire or removal firm |
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Start
packing non-essential items (unless your removal company is
doing it) |
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Label
anything you’re leaving behind |
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Collect all the keys for your existing property – do
relations have spare door keys? |
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Cancel
deliveries of newspapers and milk |
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Cancel
window cleaner |
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If
necessary, arrange for a plumber and electrician to come the
day before to disconnect your appliances and re-connect them
in your new home |
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Make
up a tool kit with screwdriver, pliers, knife, hammer,
hooks, bulbs and fuses and keep it handy for your move |
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Put
aside essentials to be packed last:
bedding, night clothes, overnight toiletries, change of
clothes, kettle, mugs, tea, coffee, teaspoon, sugar, milk,
torch, tool box, dustpan, brush, bin liners, toilet paper,
cash for expenses |
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Make
arrangements for children and pets |
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Make
sure your sales executive has your contact number and if
possible a mobile number to keep in touch on moving day and
let you know what time to arrive |
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Do any
last-minute laundry |
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If
you’re taking your fridge and freezer, switch them to
maximum; if you’re leaving them, defrost and empty them |
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Remove
fixtures not included in your sale, such as light fittings
and appliances |
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Clean
paintwork, working surfaces and sanitary ware; vacuum
carpets |
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Leaving your old home |
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Pack
up any curtains and floor coverings you’re taking |
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Turn
off central heating, water and electricity |
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Make a
note of gas, water and electric meter readings |
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Check
that you’ve left nothing behind |
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Lock
all doors and windows |
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Leave
keys as arranged with new owners |
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Arrange for the keys to be left with the estate agent ready
for the new occupant |
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Moving into your new home |
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Once
the title deeds have been exchanged and the full purchase
price paid (less your deposit) which is usually in the
afternoon, when your payment has cleared – we’ll be ready to
hand over your new home. |
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Arrive
on site and meet your sales executive at the sales
information centre |
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Meet
the site manager at your new home and walk around to check
that any problems have been fixed |
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Make a
note of all the meter readings and get the keys to the
various locks in your new home |
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Make
an appointment for your sales executive or site manager to
come and see you in seven days, in case you have any
problems or questions |
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ake an
appointment for your sales executive or site manager to come
and see you in 28 days, to make sure you’re quite satisfied
with your new home. |
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