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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.
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