Moving House Guides

Moving house guides showing how to organise, schedule, and manage every stage of a home move.

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Since 2015, Find My Man and Van has helped thousands of people move, earning a 5-star rating on Trustpilot, Reviews.io and Google along the way. From the moment you start planning, we’re here to help with expert tips, clever packing tricks and moving day hints to keep everything running smoothly. Backed by our friendly UK-based support team and a hand-picked network of local moving services, we’re with you every step of the way, making your move simpler, smarter, and a lot less stressful.

7 Reasons Why This Spring is a Great Time to Move in the UK
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7 Reasons Why This Spring is a Great Time to Move in the UK

When it comes to moving house, whether you’re moving solo or with your family, the timing of your move can have a big impact on everything from overall cost to moving company and housing availability. While the warm weather makes summer an obvious choice, there’s a strong case to be made for moving in the spring. In fact, spring could offer the perfect combination of convenience, affordability, and comfort, especially if you're on a tight budget.

Moving House In Bad Weather - Tips For a Successful Move in Any Season
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Moving House In Bad Weather - Tips For a Successful Move in Any Season

Moving house in autumn or winter can save you money through off-peak removal dates, but rain, snow, wind, and ice require extra preparation. This guide shows you how to protect your belongings with waterproof covers and sealed containers, arrange parking permits even on red routes, and work safely with experienced removal companies. Learn when to check weather forecasts, how to prepare your property for wet conditions, what insurance coverage you need for weather delays, and practical tips for moving day safety. Summer and spring remain popular due to better weather, but moving in other seasons is entirely manageable with the right planning and professional support.

Tips For Moving House in the School Holidays
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Tips For Moving House in the School Holidays

Moving house during the school holidays is often unavoidable. People consider it to be a monumental challenge, as not only do you have to think about moving house, but you also have to try and balance managing your children during this process. However, moving house during the school holidays doesn’t have to be an upsetting task.

Moving House Admin, Bills and Utilities Sorted: What to Do Before, During and After Your Move
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Moving House Admin, Bills and Utilities Sorted: What to Do Before, During and After Your Move

Moving house means more than boxes and keys — you also need to handle utilities, bills, and address updates. This guide explains what to do before, during, and after moving day, with official UK links for energy, water, council tax, broadband, and mail redirection. Whether renting or buying, you’ll find clear checklists and answers to common moving admin questions so you can settle in without the stress.

How to Avoid Hidden Fees and Save Money on Your Move
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How to Avoid Hidden Fees and Save Money on Your Move

Discover the real cost of moving house in the UK in 2025. This guide breaks down removal pricing by service type, distance, and access — and shows how to avoid hidden fees for packing, stairs, waiting time, insurance gaps, and parking charges. Book smarter with clear, itemised prices.

Complete Guide to Buying a Home in the UK – Costs, Timeline & Moving Tips
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Complete Guide to Buying a Home in the UK – Costs, Timeline & Moving Tips

Buying a home in the next year? This complete guide walks you through every step of the house buying process, from understanding the current UK housing market to arranging cost-effective house removals. Learn how much you really need to save, how to choose the right area, what the real cost of moving house includes, and how to prepare for completion day. With average UK house prices at £270,000 and steadier market conditions, buyers finally have time to plan properly. Get expert advice on budgeting, timelines, and finding trusted house movers to make your move stress-free.

Can You Move House at Christmas?
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Can You Move House at Christmas?

Lots of people ask if it is possible to move house over Christmas. For one reason or another, it is common for the moving period to line up with the Christmas holiday, which on the surface can seem like an extra source of stress. Some people may even question if it is possible to move at all on the Christmas holiday period as the bulk of businesses and companies shut down for a few days.

Moving House and Council Tax: Your Complete Guide
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Moving House and Council Tax: Your Complete Guide

Updating your council tax when moving is an important step to avoid unnecessary charges and make you’re paying the correct amount. By following these steps—informing your old council, registering with your new one, setting up payments, and managing final bills— you can make a seamless transition.

Updating Your TV Licence When Moving– A Step-by-Step Guide
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Updating Your TV Licence When Moving– A Step-by-Step Guide

If you watch live TV on any channel or use BBC iPlayer, you’ll need to update your TV licence so it’s registered to your new address, as it won’t transfer automatically. The good news is that updating your address can be done up to three months before your move. It’s a good idea to do this early if possible so you’ll have one less thing to think about as moving day gets closer. Don’t worry—it’s a simple process and only takes a few minutes to do online. This guide is here to take you through the process step by step.