On the move?
Pre-move checklist

Removals
Most professional removal firms are members of the British Association of Removers so they are protected by the Association’s code of practice.

Charges can vary considerably. Ask a few firms to come to your home, assess what will be involved in the move and get a quote in writing.

Arrange your move as far in advance as possible to ensure you can move when you want to and if you do use a professional removal firm, ask them for packing boxes before you move.

Don’t forget the obvious
Arrange for your existing telephone line to be disconnected. Ask for this to happen at a specific time on the day of the move and if possible request to have the telephone number transferred to the new property.

Redirect your post. For a small charge, the Royal Mail will redirect your post to your new address.

Settle paper and milk bills.
Run down your freezer so you can defrost it or, if you don’t want to defrost it, turn it up a couple of days before you move to freeze the contents as deeply as possible.

The day you move:
Read the meters at your old and new property.
Don’t pack everything! Keep a few essentials handy – mugs, kettle and tea; washing-up bowl; vacuum cleaner; bin bags and light bulbs.

Check that you have let everyone know your new address

• Accountant/Financial adviser
• Bank
• Building Society
• Catalogue companies
• Clubs and societies
• Credit card and store card companies
• Dentist
• Doctor/clinics
• DVLA (driving licence)
• DVLC (vehicle licence)
• Electoral role and council tax
• Electricity company
• Employer
• Gas company
• Gym/leisure centre
• Inland Revenue
• Insurance/pension companies
• Library
• Loan providers
• Motoring organisation/services
• National Savings
• Optician
• Premium Bonds
• Schools/colleges
• Subscriptions including cable/satellite TV, magazines and Internet provider
• Telephone/mobile phone companies
• Trade Unions and professional bodies
• TV Licensing Authority
• Vet
• Water company
• And don’t forget to tell your family and friends!

If you would like to find out more, please email or contact us for further information.

This article is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. Although endeavours have been made to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No individual or company should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Article date: 09.07