LAST MOVE? PROBABLY NOT (Tips on moving home)

Member Name: pontecaille

Product:	Tips on moving home
Date:	23/03/02 (123 review reads)
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Well I am not going to call myself an expert in moving but after 5 moves within 3 years I can surely dig out few tips for you.
The secret of a successful move is organisation. Mind you sometimes things are left out but making a list of what to do or not to do will help a lot. Whatever the size of the move it is a difficult transition so you want it to be the least possible stressful so here is mine. It is simple but very efficient. All you need is a sturdy notebook (spiral bound is my favourite) and a pen:


MOVE PLAN

*Get in touch with gas, electricity, phone companies to finalise your bills and
In the same time you can look out on Internet for cheaper prices in your region and arrange to get connected when you’ll be settled in.

*Update your details for insurance policies, banks, GPs, dentists.
Be aware your premiums (I am talking about insurances here) might go up or down depending on the area you’re moving to.

*Book an appropriate van for the removal. Determine the size of the truck you need and how long you need it for. Hire companies will generally guide you. And if at all possible get one with a tail-lift, so much easier to load things in.

*Make necessary changes for libraries, video shops, sports clubs, toddlers groups, schools, community centres, council tax office, electoral list…and return all items you may have borrowed to those places. This may not belong to this paragraph but it is still important to point out that if you recently ordered something through mail or internet make sure you notify the companies about your forthcoming details changes.

*Arrange for childcare if necessary. Spare a bag of toys for your children to keep them busy on the moving day

*Packing: good time to get rid off all those unwanted piece of junk you accumulated in car-boot sales by holding a stall yourself and spare the coppers for a well-deserved dinner.
Packing n
eeds to be thought too because it’ll save you time, stress and hassle. Try to make an inventory of what you’ll be taking with you in your next place, stock up strong boxes (easily found in superstores you can ask your local store to keep some for you), tape, labels, bubble wrap, newspaper, markers and keep them handy.

~~~~When you make boxes, use towels, linens to protect fragile stuff. Label each box with its content and the name of the room it is going in. tape is very important especially for binding frames together with screws and other small bits so make sure you have plenty of it.
When it comes to bulky things, secure draws, sharp corners, shelves, doors and put all the loose parts in organised labelled zipped bags~~~~

*Household bits: oh yes it’s not because you move you have to leave a mess behind you so be prepare to do a minimum for cleaning up but also make any needed repairs and don’t forget to defrost the freezer (and why not clean the oven).

*Loading the truck: the most strenuous and probably the most dangerous part of the move. Wear gloves and long sleeves shirts to avoid being hurt, if you have safety shoes put them on, do not try to lift something on your own unless it is very light. Do not bend but squat, take your time carrying things around, watch out for steps…. put heavy boxes at the bottom line of the van and lighter ones on top so they won’t get crushed. Try to balance the weight in the lorry; don’t forget that at the end you will have probably to drive it.

*Financial side of the move: everybody knows that moving can be rather expensive so budget it properly. Avoid using removal companies if you can and ask for friends and family to help out. Keep some money aside for hidden costs (whatever they can be)


After reading this opinion I think I put the essentials down. Now it is to me to get ready. I have 2 weeks before moving into my new home and I
can’t wait. It’s a mortgage this time and not a rental so I am definitely more excited. The downfall in all that is my physical condition. Expecting a baby in 3 months I have been assigned to the coffee bar and table lunch but I insisted to supervise the work…it’ll be fun to tell people what and how to do.
I hope those hints will help your move to go smoother than you think and good luck.

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