Planning your removals for your first home move

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So you’ve exchanged contracts on your first house and the time has come to prepare for the completion date. You will understandably have concerns about moving into your new home, that’s why it is so important to prepare properly and as far ahead of your moving date as possible.

Whether you are moving into your first home alone or with a partner or friend, it is a very exciting time of your life. Getting on the property ladder is a significant milestone. To ensure everything runs smoothly you will want to use a home removals firm you can trust to transport your possessions into your new home as quickly and as safely as possible.

You should shop around for removals firms weeks in advance of your moving date. reallymoving.com can help in this regard with instant home removals quotes providing a great selection of competitive and reliable firms within your local area. If you’re moving overseas we can equally cater to your needs with bespoke international removals quotes tailored to your moving requirements.

Whether your items are located in a rented property, at your parents’ home or in storage elsewhere, it is important to maintain a memorable filing and packaging system. Wherever possible, label or colour code your boxes to avoid confusing the removals men who need to locate the correct room for each box. If you want to remove the stress of packing yourself, most removal firms offer this as an additional service.

The first few days in your new home are likely to be eventful. Ensure that you pack and label boxes with essentials that can be unpacked quickly, helping you acclimatise to your new surroundings without the need to go rushing to the supermarkets for supplies.

Whilst planning the transportation of your items into your first home, you should also stay on top of any necessary paperwork and notifications you must make before moving home.

If you currently live with your parents then this is not such a big issue. However, if you currently live in rental accommodation you are advised to notify utilities providers of your departure well in advance of any moving date including any meter readings where required. You should also contact providers regarding water, gas and electricity connections for your new home.

All banks, insurance providers and any other financial institutions should also be notified of your new address in order to receive your sensitive documentation. Setting up a royal mail redirection service for 3 or 6 months is useful, particularly if you are moving out of rented accommodation. Alternatively, prepare some printed labels that you can leave behind which can be stuck onto envelopes and your mail can be forwarded.

On the day of your move, ensure that your home removals firm have clear directions on how to reach your new home. There will also need to be someone present at the property waiting with keys to enable the removals team to unload their vans and get to work.

Moving into your first home should be an enjoyable experience. Let us take the strain by making the most of our moving checklist with a detailed schedule of tasks you should carry out prior to your first home move.
 

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