Preparing For Your Moving Day
Once you have sold your property or even if you are renting and are about to move this can be a very exciting time but also stressful. The first tip here is to make sure you hang on to the feeling of excitement. After all, you’re off to pastures new and that’s what matters.
The first thing many people do is set about packing up their belongings but there are a few other things you need to consider before doing this. If you have exchanged contracts and know the date you will be moving,
that’s fine just pop the date of your move on the calendar. You will also have to think about things like cut-off dates for your utilities, the last thing you need is to receive a bill from your previous home for energy you haven’t used.
Another thing many people don’t think about (and this refers to people in the UK) is that you must let the local council know you’re moving. Bad credit ratings can be associated with your property and if you don’t change the address you’re living at this can have an impact on your life. Tell the electoral roll that you are about to move and give them your new address. This will also ensure that you don’t miss out on any all important voting polls that may come up.
Arrange to have your post forwarded to your new address; although it is illegal to open another person’s mail in the UK it can happen, so put this in place for at least 6 months. You will need time to adjust when it comes to your post as it can take time to get everything changed over.
Once you’re happy all of these things are in place, you can set about packing up your home. If you’re someone who is lucky enough to use a removal company to pack for you, make sure you get their insurance information. You should also make sure that your belongings are packed properly and should any breakages occur that it’s possible for you to claim.
If you have to pack yourself (which most of us do), use boxes that are strong enough to hold what you’re putting in them. Books, for example are very heavy when piled up together and the last thing you need is to pack them in a box and then find you either can’t lift it or the bottom falls out!
The most important piece of advice in this article is the removal company you choose. It can take time to do this but start by asking friends and family if they know of anyone they can recommend. Word of mouth is a strong marketing tool and people who take the advice of others rarely have a bad experience. If this isn’t possible you can look on the internet or in your local directory for removal companies that have great reputations and have been in business long enough to know what they’re doing.
Whilst price is important here don’t just choose a company because they’re cheap (there is probably a reason for this). Instead, choose the company based on the level of service they provide and what it is others have to say about them.
If you follow some or all of the advice given here your moving day should go off without a hitch!
