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Stress Free Guide To Moving House Moving house is meant to be one of the most stressful things that a person can do. To try and avoid as much stress as possible here are five quick tips that should lead you to a less stressed move. Make a date As soon as the contracts have been exchanged agree on a moving date. Try to avoid bank holidays and Fridays as these are the most popular, instead try and go for an off-peak time such as mid week. Choose a removal company There are many house clearance companies, so do some research and get a few quotes. Different companies offer different services so make sure you compare like for like. Have a clear out Before you start packing up your home in to boxes, have a clear-out of things you either don't need or don't use. Try and be as ruthless as you can, if you haven't used something in the last couple of years then it’s probably not worth wrapping it, packing it and transporting it over to your new home just for it to sit at the back of a cupboard, have a designated bags or boxes ready for the local charity shop for these kinds of items. Take an Inventory When you have had a clear out, take an inventory of everything that is to be moved and into which room in your new home. Make a few photocopies and then go around and place post-it notes on all items that are to be moved stating which room they are to be moved to, alternatively you could use a colour coded system. Contact the relevant parties. A lot of people will want to know that you are moving, if you don't inform some of them you could be fined, it is a legal requirement to inform the DVLA of a change of address. A TV License covers a specific address not an individual person, however by contacting them you can easily get your license transferred to your new address. Banks and building societies also need to know your change of address as does the Inland Revune, the local council as well as magazines which you may have a subscription to. You need to also inform your employer and friends, family and colleagues. The Big Day Round up all the keys to your property, don't forget friends, neighbours and family who you may have given spares to. Once collected pass these on to your solicitor or estate agent. Then let the removals company do the rest and try not to let things worry you too much. Also get the number of a good local takeaway as you really won’t feel like cooking after the move!
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