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Moving in to your new home

Everyone knows that moving house can be a very stressful time, but a bit of preparation can really help.

» Confirm the date when you'll be moving in
» Book time off work if necessary
» Decide whether you are going to move yourself or use a professional removal company. If you are using professionals, try to use a recommended company and make sure you get several quotes to compare prices. If you're moving yourself, ask some friends to help you and make sure your home insurance covers you for any damaged items.
» Inform relevant people of your move eg. water, gas, electricity, telephone, banks, building societies, credit card companies, council tax, insurance companies, inland revenue, your employer, DVLA, car insurance company, motoring association (AA/RAC etc), friends/relatives, newspaper/magazine subscriptions, school/college/university, doctor, dentist, optician.
» Arrange with The Post Office for your mail to be re-directed
» Arrange for animals to be looked after for the duration of the move.
» Throw away anything you don't really need
» Put important or valuable items in a safe place (eg. passport, driving licence, birth certificate)

It might also be a good idea to pack a box of essentials to get you through the first day, such as a kettle, toilet paper, snacks, spare light bulbs etc.

What now?

You're in your new home but don't forget you'll need to arrange home insurance and many other things. Take a look at our financial services for more information.