4 Weeks to Go
- Take quotations from moving companies, ensure that comprehensive insurance cover is
included for any losses. Do you also want a packing and un-packing service from this
company?
- Have a look at the various mortgages available - do you currently have the best deal - see our Online Mortgage page for some help
- Make arrangements for your electricity, gas, telecoms and water meters to be read and
transferred to the new owners
- Make arrangements with a conveyancing company for all the legal aspects of the move - see our Online Conveyancing page for some help
- Arrange your new gas, water, telecoms and electricity suppliers - see our Utilities page for competitive suppliers
- Confirm your home contents insurance policy covers you for your new home and if required
for moving
- Arrange for change of address cards to be printed
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Safety
Tip
Only use an electrician who holds a CSCS/ECS photo ID Card to
prove the electricians qualifications
Only use CORGI Registered Gas Contractors for Gas Works who have
fitters who hold ACOP cards to prove the fitters qualification |
2 Weeks to Go
- Make sure you have a good supply of packing material, boxes,
paper, tape etc
- Start throwing out unwanted items, if you've not seen it for a few
years it's more than likely that you no longer need it - have a car boot sale
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1 Week to Go
- Send your change of address cards to family and friends
- Arrange for re-direction of mail with the post office
- Cancel any milk and newspapers you have delivered
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1 Day to Go
- Complete the last of the packing - go on have a take-a-way you deserve it
- Cover carpets etc to stop them getting dirty on moving day
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Moving Day - Moving Out
- Strip the beds
- Pack toiletries
- Turn off and disconnect electric cooker etc
- Turn off boiler and central heating
- Take final meter readings of electricity, water and gas and turn off
- Secure and windows and doors
- Leave all keys with new owners
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Moving Day - Moving In
- Have a quick check around for any damage in your new home
- Take meter reading of gas, water and electricity
- Turn on all utilities - check for any water leaks
- Un-pack slowly - take your time and relax you are in your new home
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Who to Tell You've Moved
- Banks and building societies
- Utility companies
- Council tax office
- DVLA
- Income tax office
- Store cards
- Loan companies
- Your employer
- Doctor, dentist and any hospital
- Schools
- Clubs
- Friends and family
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