Moving Checklist

From 10 September, all homes in England and Wales with 3 or more bedrooms will need a Home Information Pack (HIP), which includes a home energy rating. The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), containing advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. Also included are documents such as a sale statement, searches and evidence of title.

For further information please visit http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/

Moving can be very stressful, especially when you've been living in the same area for a number of years; it's amazing just how much junk you can accumulate. But you've got to be ruthless! Throw out any old papers, cheque books, accounts, receipts, (be sure to shred first!) magazines and other useless rubbish you haven't looked at for over a year. And be positive! However, there are a few things that should be understood before a move is attempted:

Two Months Before

Make your home feel spacious by placing all excess furniture and non essential items into storage; then just watch it sell itself!

Talk to a company about van hire or organising a removal firm.

Purchase your packing and storage supplies.

Start sorting and clearing your loft and garage. Place all important documents in archive boxes and label clearly. If required, you can put some of these items into storage to make your moving day easier.

One month before moving

Start packing items that are used infrequently.

If you are moving a long distance, get your car serviced.

Confirm all arrangements such as van hire and storage.

If your moving to a new town, a local map can be handy.

Two weeks before moving

Contact all utility and service companies to arrange supply to your new home.

Inform all relevant people and companies of your change of address.

Organise your mail to be re-directed for at least three months.

One week before moving

Confirm with your solicitor that moving date is on schedule.

Make sure that all your packing is on target.

Remind friends and family they are helping you next week!

The day before

Set aside all items that you will need on the day such as: Tape measure, Extension lead, Step ladder etc.

If moving yourself, collect hire van later in the day. Rent or buy a sack truck & appliance rollers for moving your heavy items.

Move all packed boxes into a suitable room downstairs. This will help when loading your goods on moving day.

For more information:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A571808
http://www.safestore.co.uk/tips_and_hints/moving_checklist.aspx