8 top tips when moving house

First things first – don’t forget to chill some champagne to toast your new home!

1. Before the removal team arrive, go through your house and get rid of stuff! If you’ve not used it in a year, recycle it, sell it or donate to charity.

2. Start gathering boxes. Either pick up free boxes from local supermarkets, or order packing boxes on-line.

3. It is far better to have lots of smaller boxes that people can lift than just a few big boxes that no one can lift.

4. Start packing early, it takes much longer than you think. Start with winter gear if it’s summer or vice versa, you’ll find there are loads of things that you don’t use every day and that can be packed in advance.

5. Contact the post office so that your post gets forwarded to your new address.

6. Contact everyone who needs to have your new address – family and friends, your employer, the tax office, the electoral roll, the bank, your GP, your children’s school etc.

7. If you have pets, remember to change the address on their chip. Now is a good time to compare home insurance and utilities’ providers to see whether you can save money elsewhere.

8. If you’re packing your own boxes, here is my top tip – number the boxes and list what is in each box.

Try not to stress, moving house is tough but take it one step at a time and enjoy your new home.  For any help with removals in the Birmingham area, call Greenings Removals – a professional family run removals business providing nationwide service with over 35 years hands on experience in both Domestic & Commercial Removal, on 0121 353 9090 or visit the website today.