 
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.
Before you move:
 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 home.
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!
To discuss your specific property requirements, please e-mail or contact us to arrange a meeting.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Article Date: April 2006 |
