Tasks to do when moving house

Moving house can be a tiring task in itself. This is why we have included some information here on how to help you with some of these tasks.

Decluttering when moving house

Some things you can start early to get out of the way. This can include decluttering your home. There are many ways to do this, so it is helpful to find a way that it easiest for you. It can be useful to make three separate piles of your goods, for example, ones that you want to keep, ones that you want to throw away, and ones that you want to donate. This can provide some clarity and help you to see how much you will be taking with you.

Notifying relevant companies when moving house

There are a few different companies that you may need to notify, including your energy providers and your internet providers. It is a good idea to deal with this as soon as you know you are moving, so you’re not left with any unwanted bills. By ensuring that you either cancel or redirect these, you won’t have to worry about incurring any issues.

It is also worth mentioning your move to your landlord if you have not done so already. By informing them of your departure in advance, you can give them the right amount of notice and you won’t have any issues dealing with them in the future.

You will need to contact your local council, so they are aware of your situation. This is important, as you don’t want to be paying council tax and other council bills for two properties. By doing this, you will also be ensuring that you will be allowed to vote at your new address.

Redirecting your mail will also be required. This is to ensure that your post isn’t delivered at your old address, and you won’t have to worry about it being in the wrong hands. By doing this process online, it is quick and easy.

Contacting HMRC is also necessary, so you can ensure that all of your information is relevant and up to date.

Additionally, you may also need to contact the DVLA if you have a license, to update both your driving license and your vehicle logbook.

Doctor’s surgeries

Once you have everything sorted with your new address, registering for a new GP is important. This is to allow you to continually receive healthcare and appointments should you need them. Depending on how far you are moving, you may be able to stay with your current surgery, but it is vital to bear this in mind.

Schools

Again, if you are staying within the same area, you may not need to change your children’s school. However, if you are moving out of the area, then it is best to register your children at a new school. Once you have done a bit of research, read some OFSTED reviews and have formed an opinion, you can begin the registration process. This will make it easier for your children, to allow them to have a better transition into their new school environment.

Booking a removal company

This can be one of the most important tasks to complete. Without a removal company, you may struggle to move home on your own. Not only do you risk the possibility of damaging your goods, but also injuring yourself.

Allowing a removal company to do the hard work for you means that you are able to focus on other things which may need your attention. These companies offer a wealth of knowledge, and also have many different services available. This can greatly help you, as packing, storage, and other services may be a very useful tool. You won’t have to figure all of this out yourself – the staff at the removal company will be on hand to give you some information and advice.

It is best to discuss with them the particulars of your move, and see how they wish to proceed. Once you have all of your surveys, quotes, etc., you can get on with further tasks knowing that you will be ready for moving day.

Last minute tasks when moving house

There will be a few things you might want to do in the upcoming days of your move. These can include things like making sure you have all the clean clothes you need, disassembling any last minute furniture, etc. It is also worth having a box of items for your first night in your new home, such as toiletries, towels, bedding, and more. This can make your first night much more comfortable and help you to settle in much easier.

It would also be worth cleaning out appliances, such as your fridge. You will need to defrost your freezer and make sure you have sorted any food that needs taking care of or eaten.

We recommend that you do a once-over of your home, to make sure you haven’t missed or forgotten anything. The only thing left to do is get a good night’s sleep ready for your move.

Contact us

If this has helped you organise your move, then we are glad to have been helpful. On the other hand, if you would like some more information, don’t hesitate to contact us. Due to the wide range of services we have on offer, you can be sure that we will find something to fit your situation. Don’t worry about anything at all – we have seen and done it all and can promise you smooth sailing the whole way through our process.

We will be able to help you with anything removals. No matter the question, our experienced team will be to hand to offer you an appropriate solution. This can give you peace of mind, and allow you to focus on other tasks that you may have to deal with. We will be able to take care of all your moving needs and make your move an easy and satisfactory one.

15 November 2021
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