Make your home feel spacious by placing all excess furniture and non essential items into storage; then just watch it sell itself !!
Talk to a specialist moving firm about van hire.
Purchase your packing and storage supplies.
Start sorting and clearing your loft and garage. Place all important documents in archive boxes and label clearly. If required, you can put some of these items into storage to make your moving day easier.
One month before moving
Start packing items that are used infrequently.
Register with a new doctor, dentist, school etc if you are moving out of the area.
If you are moving a long distance, get your car serviced.
Confirm all arrangements such as van hire and storage.
If your moving to a new town, a local map can be handy.
Two weeks before moving
Contact all utility and service companies to arrange supply to your new home.
Inform all relevant people and companies of your change of address.
Organise your mail to be re-directed for at least three months.
One week before moving
Confirm with your solicitor that moving date is on schedule.
Make sure that all your packing is on target.
Remind friends and family they are helping you next week!
The day before
Set aside all items that you will need on the day such as: Tape measure, Extension lead, Step ladder etc
If moving yourself, collect hire van later in the day. Rent or buy a sack truck & appliance rollers for moving your heavy items.
Label all boxes with room destination as well as contents.
Move all packed boxes into a suitable room downstairs. This will help when loading your goods on moving day.
On the day
Pack an overnight case with enough clothing for a day, plus some night attire - bedding should be packed.
Keep a kettle, mugs, tea and biscuits ready to keep everyone refreshed!
Put some crockery and cutlery aside for that first meal in the new house!
Prepare some activities to keep the kids amused while the move is going on.
Once the van/lorry has been loaded, walk around the house with the team to make sure that all items to be moved have been placed in the vehicle.
