Stressfree house move (for Charlie & others!)

[Mags]

Moving house can be stressful, make sure it all goes smoothly with these top tips.....;)

http://www.bryant.co.uk/WhyBryantHomes/News/TopTipsForASmoothMove

[dinahsmum]

and this is a good site with tips on the whole buying/selling/moving process. Don't be put off by the first screen which makes it look as though you need to buy a book, just use the links on the LH side. http://www.theadvisory.co.uk/index.php

[charliebubs]

Oooooooooooo - good tips - thank you ladies.

What I could really do with is some kind of tick list of who to call and what to do on/before the actual moving day. :roll:

If you happen to see anything like that, let me know ;)

[Mags]

How about this to go on with Charlie?

1-2 weeks before

Confirm arrival times with your removal company.
Think about whether you need a change of address card printed to send to friends and family.
Arrange the professional disconnection of gas cookers and any other appliances that you are taking with you.
Cancel deliveries of paper, milk, etc. and pay off any outstanding accounts.
Return any library books and items borrowed from friends and neighbours.
Put all your documents and valuables in a single safe place.
Log into iammoving.com to notify the following organisations/providers with your moving details:
Bank (and consider moving to a branch near your new home)
Credit/store cards
Other financial companies, e.g. if you have a hire purchase agreement or loan
Utility providers, e.g. electricity, gas, water
Inland Revenue
National Savings and Premium Bonds
National Insurance/DSS Benefits
Pension
Insurers - motor, contents, life, travel
DVLA (for driving licence)
TV Licence
Phone/mobile/Internet
Local Council (for old and new address)
Charities and clubs
Magazine subscriptions
Tell your employer.
Inform your stockbroker and/or companies in which you own shares.
Inform your existing doctor, dentist, optician (and private medical care provider) and research new ones close to where you're moving.

[Mags]

Or these links will start from 4 weeks before you move........

http://www.iammoving.com/static/?id=mguide

http://www.parishremovals.co.uk/how2move.htm

[charliebubs]

Mags, you are a gem!!!!!!!! :)

Thank you so much - that's just what i need. :)