If you’re moving house in the near future, then it’s essential that you’re organised and prepared for the big move. However, no matter if you’re moving into a new property on your own, with a partner or with your kids there are bound to be certain things that you could forget to do in advance.

Moving is a stressful thing to do no matter what stage of life you’re in. Therefore, it’s good that you create a moving plan before moving day to ensure that you’re on track. As well including things like hiring conveyancing solicitors, a moving company or even hiring a fully-trained CRB Transport Executive, changing the locks etc., the following should be on there:

Redirect your mail 

Often, people forget to do this with everything else they have to organise. But this is a vital aspect of moving that should be near the top of your list. Once you’ve found your next property, exchanged keys and have your moving date, it’s time to redirect your mail to your new home.

Something that you can do through the Post Office’s redirect service, it will ensure that all of your important mail finds its way to your new property.

Transfer your home phone number

Although many people think that you have to get a new phone number when you move house, it is possible to transfer your existing one over if you’re moving to a house that’s within the same exchange area.

However, if you’re moving to a completely new location, make sure that you inform all of your loved ones along with others about your new number. It’s also the perfect opportunity to invest in a new home phone if you’ve been wanting to update your current one for years.

Locate all of your spare keys and any hidden valuables

During the packing process, you should locate all of your spare keys and make sure that you give them to the new owner along with your own set. As well as this, you should make sure that you collect all of your hidden valuable items before you leave.

Often because these are hidden they will slip your mind. But there’s nothing worse than getting to your new house and realising that these are missing.

Inform Utility companies

As well as informing your loved ones about the location of your new house, you should also get in contact with your utility companies. This way, they can update their records and ensure that any water/electricity bills are sent to your new address. A simple process that doesn’t take long to do, it’s good to get this sorted as soon as possible.

Transfer medical and school records

If you are moving with children, then it’s vital that you inform their school of the change so that they can update their records too. Alongside this, all medical records must be changed so that the information is correct. One of the first things you should do when you’re in the new property, it’s an essential step to take.

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