Tips and Advice For Moving House

Tips and Advice For Moving House


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Find My Man and Van

Wednesday 30th March, 2022


Moving house is often said to be one of the most stressful things someone can do in their life. It can be a big hassle moving all of your possessions from A to B.

First, you have the pressure of finding somewhere new to live and securing a mortgage plus all of the paperwork. Then you have to consider the day of the move – that is extremely stressful. Everything needs to be packed, providers need to be changed and you may even want to hire a removal company.

This is stressful enough if you are living alone but if you have a family, the stress may compound into something even bigger. You need to ensure everything is as meticulously planned as possible so that things can get done quickly and efficiently and not cost you more in the long run.

As long as you plan carefully, things should go pretty smoothly. Make arrangements as far in advance as you can possibly can and do stuff little and often to get prepared and inform everyone that needs to know. Have a checklist that you can work through and tick off everything you have managed to get done.

But what things should you do before moving house?

Speak To Your Loved Ones

Gather all of the advice that you can. Moves can be stressful and any tips should be received gratefully. Some of these people may even be able to help on the day of the move or even in the days leading up to it.

If you are moving home with a small family, make sure you discuss it with them before the day so they can get used to what is going to happen. Take the time to explain it to them properly so they have some time to take it in and understand. This is especially important if you are moving away from their school and friends as they will need to adjust to much more than just a new home.

Prepare Your Pets

If you have pets, they may also find the house move quite stressful so try to keep things as calm and safe as you possibly can. You might want to consider temporarily boarding them elsewhere for the move, just so they don’t notice all of the stress you are going through.

Get Rid Of Stuff

One of the most stressful parts of moving is the sheer amount of stuff you have to move. If you are able to reduce some of this, then take the time to do so. There are many items that you may no longer want or need so why not sell them, gift to them friends or donate them?

The less you have to take with you, the less stress you will be under. Don’t forget that any money you make from selling your old stuff could even be put towards the costs of your move!

When you have found a new home..

Get Things Done Promptly

Once you have managed to find a new home, you will want to get things done as promptly as possible. Pay deposits as quickly as possible to ensure the security of your property and get a mortgage sorted as quickly as possible – you will want to do it weeks in advance of the actual moving date so that checks can be done and paperwork can be submitted.

You will also need to hire certain people to help you get these things done such as estate agents, conveyancers and/or surveyors.

You will also want to get council tax sorted promptly to avoid having to pay a larger lump sum further down the line.

Book The Day Off Work

Make sure you book the day of the move off work – you might even want to book the days around it too. You will want to make sure you can actually get the time off of work and your employer will be grateful that you have asked far enough in advance too.

Switch

As soon as you know your move in date, get in contact with your utility and media suppliers and inform them so everything gets switched over as soon as you move in. You may be able to get some good deals too if you let them know far enough in advance.

Use A Removal Firm

With the move happening imminently, you may be thinking about how you are going to move your items. To save money, you may want to move everything yourself. The truth is that after you have hired a van yourself and made sure your possessions are covered by insurance, it may be more affordable to hire the experts anyway.

Whether you use a removal firm or a man with a van, you will want someone with an appropriately sized vehicle with the relevant insurance. Some offer extra services such as packing, late key waivers in case there are any delays and many more. They will also be able to offer enough manpower for the move and may even be able to offer advice in preparation.

Just do your research to make sure you choose the right removal company for you. You may have certain needs – if you are moving internationally, you might need a firm who has experience in such matters. Ensure whichever removal firm you choose has your date available so you don’t need to pay any last minute booking fees.

There is so much to consider when moving house but if you are prepared and get things sorted well enough in advance, you should find it much less stressful than you expect it to be.

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Man and Van Reviews

Excellent

5 star trustpilot
Rated 4.8 / 5 Based on 2148 reviews
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Ismael was punctual, friendly and helpful
Sue Goodwin
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Great driver, very helpful.
Adam Rustom
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Both customer service and driver were great, no complaints
Sian
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Ismael was punctual, friendly and helpful
Sue Goodwin
5 star trustpilot
2 days ago
The driver was right on time. Overall, Had a great journey.
Joseph Daramola
5 star trustpilot
3 days ago
A very punctual and efficient driver. The service of moving has been transformed into a much less stressful experience with some professional care. Thank you.
Veliana
5 star trustpilot
3 days ago
Firstly the website is very easy to navigate. After filling in a few simple questions about you move, and youve paid your deposit,you are booked in to the system. You are given an email and text with your booking details to check over. Though you won't be matched up with your actual movers until 48 hours before your move, the communication is excellent with details of exactly what you need to do. Once you have been assigned your movers, you are advised to contact them at least 24 hours to confirm the booking. By this point you will have been asked to fill in an estimate through the website of what exactly needs moving. On the big day, James and Rob turned up right when they were supposed to and moved me in with record timing. All in all it was a great experience that helped relieve some of the stress of moving.
Helen Charlie Nellist
5 star trustpilot
4 days ago
It delivered as promised
Dr Bips
Moving Services
Removal Van Hire Company Logo

Man & Van

Your booked items (within the maximum capacity of the van chosen) with any van size.
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup.


Flat Move

Long-wheel base transit or Luton van (your choice).
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup, and you get the whole van for your move.


House Move

Suitable for house or bungalow moves, you get the largest van size - Luton van.
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup, and you get the whole van for your move.

Moving house advice and tips
Tips and Advice For Moving House

Tips and Advice For Moving House


Placeholder image

Find My Man and Van

Wednesday 30th March, 2022


Moving house is often said to be one of the most stressful things someone can do in their life. It can be a big hassle moving all of your possessions from A to B.

First, you have the pressure of finding somewhere new to live and securing a mortgage plus all of the paperwork. Then you have to consider the day of the move – that is extremely stressful. Everything needs to be packed, providers need to be changed and you may even want to hire a removal company.

This is stressful enough if you are living alone but if you have a family, the stress may compound into something even bigger. You need to ensure everything is as meticulously planned as possible so that things can get done quickly and efficiently and not cost you more in the long run.

As long as you plan carefully, things should go pretty smoothly. Make arrangements as far in advance as you can possibly can and do stuff little and often to get prepared and inform everyone that needs to know. Have a checklist that you can work through and tick off everything you have managed to get done.

But what things should you do before moving house?

Speak To Your Loved Ones

Gather all of the advice that you can. Moves can be stressful and any tips should be received gratefully. Some of these people may even be able to help on the day of the move or even in the days leading up to it.

If you are moving home with a small family, make sure you discuss it with them before the day so they can get used to what is going to happen. Take the time to explain it to them properly so they have some time to take it in and understand. This is especially important if you are moving away from their school and friends as they will need to adjust to much more than just a new home.

Prepare Your Pets

If you have pets, they may also find the house move quite stressful so try to keep things as calm and safe as you possibly can. You might want to consider temporarily boarding them elsewhere for the move, just so they don’t notice all of the stress you are going through.

Get Rid Of Stuff

One of the most stressful parts of moving is the sheer amount of stuff you have to move. If you are able to reduce some of this, then take the time to do so. There are many items that you may no longer want or need so why not sell them, gift to them friends or donate them?

The less you have to take with you, the less stress you will be under. Don’t forget that any money you make from selling your old stuff could even be put towards the costs of your move!

When you have found a new home..

Get Things Done Promptly

Once you have managed to find a new home, you will want to get things done as promptly as possible. Pay deposits as quickly as possible to ensure the security of your property and get a mortgage sorted as quickly as possible – you will want to do it weeks in advance of the actual moving date so that checks can be done and paperwork can be submitted.

You will also need to hire certain people to help you get these things done such as estate agents, conveyancers and/or surveyors.

You will also want to get council tax sorted promptly to avoid having to pay a larger lump sum further down the line.

Book The Day Off Work

Make sure you book the day of the move off work – you might even want to book the days around it too. You will want to make sure you can actually get the time off of work and your employer will be grateful that you have asked far enough in advance too.

Switch

As soon as you know your move in date, get in contact with your utility and media suppliers and inform them so everything gets switched over as soon as you move in. You may be able to get some good deals too if you let them know far enough in advance.

Use A Removal Firm

With the move happening imminently, you may be thinking about how you are going to move your items. To save money, you may want to move everything yourself. The truth is that after you have hired a van yourself and made sure your possessions are covered by insurance, it may be more affordable to hire the experts anyway.

Whether you use a removal firm or a man with a van, you will want someone with an appropriately sized vehicle with the relevant insurance. Some offer extra services such as packing, late key waivers in case there are any delays and many more. They will also be able to offer enough manpower for the move and may even be able to offer advice in preparation.

Just do your research to make sure you choose the right removal company for you. You may have certain needs – if you are moving internationally, you might need a firm who has experience in such matters. Ensure whichever removal firm you choose has your date available so you don’t need to pay any last minute booking fees.

There is so much to consider when moving house but if you are prepared and get things sorted well enough in advance, you should find it much less stressful than you expect it to be.

Get new posts by email:
Man and Van Reviews

Excellent

5 star trustpilot
Rated 4.8 / 5 Based on 2148 reviews
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Ismael was punctual, friendly and helpful
Sue Goodwin
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Great driver, very helpful.
Adam Rustom
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Both customer service and driver were great, no complaints
Sian
5 star trustpilot
1 day ago
Ismael was punctual, friendly and helpful
Sue Goodwin
5 star trustpilot
2 days ago
The driver was right on time. Overall, Had a great journey.
Joseph Daramola
5 star trustpilot
3 days ago
A very punctual and efficient driver. The service of moving has been transformed into a much less stressful experience with some professional care. Thank you.
Veliana
5 star trustpilot
3 days ago
Firstly the website is very easy to navigate. After filling in a few simple questions about you move, and youve paid your deposit,you are booked in to the system. You are given an email and text with your booking details to check over. Though you won't be matched up with your actual movers until 48 hours before your move, the communication is excellent with details of exactly what you need to do. Once you have been assigned your movers, you are advised to contact them at least 24 hours to confirm the booking. By this point you will have been asked to fill in an estimate through the website of what exactly needs moving. On the big day, James and Rob turned up right when they were supposed to and moved me in with record timing. All in all it was a great experience that helped relieve some of the stress of moving.
Helen Charlie Nellist
5 star trustpilot
4 days ago
It delivered as promised
Dr Bips
Moving Services
Removal Van Hire Company Logo

Man & Van

Your booked items (within the maximum capacity of the van chosen) with any van size.
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup.


Flat Move

Long-wheel base transit or Luton van (your choice).
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup, and you get the whole van for your move.


House Move

Suitable for house or bungalow moves, you get the largest van size - Luton van.
Pickup is within an hourly time slot, delivery straight from pickup, and you get the whole van for your move.