MOVING house is more than just changing buildings, it is uprooting all your life.
From finding boxes to put all your possessions into to letting the Inland Revenue know your new address, every aspect of your life needs to move with you. Remember if you don't inform the DVLA and other authorities of your change of address you are liable to be prosecuted.
If you want support there is now a free, online service that will email you to remind you when you need to contact your electricity or telephone provider, when to book a removal firm, and provide you with a comprehensive list of everyone you need to contact.
The people at www.moveme.com can help you every step of the way from the moment you put in your offer to the day you make your first cup of tea in your new home. You key in your details, date you expect to complete on your new home, and they will make up a planner with all the key dates for finding and booking services.
But to get you ready, here are our five top tips to preparing to move:
With a little organisation, plenty of lists and lots of patience you will be settled in your new home in no time.
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