Moving House Checklist: Tip For A Stress-Free Move

Moving house is said to be one of life's most stressful events, but with a bit of forward planning and organisation, it doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. Whether you’re a first-time mover or a seasoned pro, there are always little details that can catch you off guard. That’s why we’ve put together this ultimate guide to help make your next house move smoother and more efficient. From knowing what to pack and when to start, to tackling those easily forgotten tasks, we’ve got you covered.

Getting started with your house move

Eight weeks before:

• Organise your mortgage and solicitor
• Get house surveys done
• Research the area to make the necessary preparations (may involve changing your children’s schools, applying for new jobs, sorting out your new commute)
• Search and compare home insurance

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Six weeks before:

• Book removal companies
• Research self-storage facilities if you’re in-between homes or downsizing
• Start organising and decluttering your household items
• Make a list of everything you have to pack
• Order boxes, tape and other packaging materials

Removals and storage packing for a house move

Four weeks before:

• Finalise any bookings for removals/storage
• Start asking relatives/friends if you need extra help
• Figure out what you’ll pack where - what’s going in the moving van vs the car
• Book in any urgent decorators - carpets, utilities, sofa etc
• Get in touch with your gas, electricity, broadband, insurance and TV providers to organise any changes to your account

Packing for your house move

A week before:

• Pack up boxes according to room
• Label every box
• Get all of your keys together, remember any spares
• Eat up everything in the fridge and freezer, then defrost them both before leaving
• Contact the post office to arrange for any mail to be redirected

Moving day list:

• Charge up your mobile and pack up any final items
• Make an overnight/essentials bag for anything you’ll need in the morning

• Final meter readings and take a picture of your meters so you have proof
• Remove all bedding and pack it up to take to the new house
• Pack up the car
• Close all the windows
• Switch everything off
• Do a final check
• Make sure you have copies of all paperwork handy

By planning your house move it can help it run more smoothly, even if you run into roadblocks along the way, you will know that your belongings are safe and ready when you need them. 

When you get into your new home

• Unpack your essentials
• Read all of the meters and take pictures
• Get cleaning and unpacking

We hope these tips can help you have a less stressful house move and embark on your exciting new chapter in your new home.  

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