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They say that moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, so we’ve put together an easy-to-follow moving checklist to help you plan for the big day…

 

4 Weeks Before…

 

* Arrange your mail redirection.

* Inform regular subscription services of your new address.

* Notify utility suppliers of your move.

* Arrange for utility connections at your new home.

 

3 Weeks Before...

 

* Consider plants and pets on the moving day.

* Start to run down contents of your freezer.

* Make a sketch plan of your new home to determine the placement of furnishings.

* Transfer insurance cover contents at your new home.

 

2 Weeks Before...

 

* Dispose of any flammables such as petrol.

* Rearrange your cable / digital television if appropriate.

* Inform friends and family of your new address.

 

1 Week Before...

 

* Rearrange your telephone, TV and internet services.

* Drain fuel from lawnmowers and other garden equipment.

* Pack / empty your loft and / or sheds.

 

1 Day Before...

 

* Defrost the freezer

* Take down pictures, mirrors, curtains and blinds.

* Disconnect your cooker, washing machine and dishwasher. Talk to us, as we can help with this.

 

On The Moving Day...

 

* Relax and let us do all the work but remember the below;

* Make sure plants are drained of excess water.

* Make sure you have personally taken cash and jewellery with you to your new home.

* Take meter readings at your old and new homes.