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Relocation Agent Network
from Thomas Morris sales guide
by LSLi
Providing a trusted service for over 25 Years
Since 1994, Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has been a trusted name in home sale and new home purchase services, connecting clients with one of over 650 uniquely qualified, specially selected experts.
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For Sellers, each RAN member agent works with fellow members to help relocating families move across the UK. As a member, Thomas Morris have access to buyers who are moving into towns and cities nationwide - giving you an additional channel to sell or rent your home.
For Buyers, Thomas Morris will represent your sale and share your details with the RAN member affiliate in your destination location. The Destination Agent can then supply property details and information about the area you are moving to.
Whether you are moving five or 500 miles, you have access to Thomas Morris, your local trusted estate agent, and the entire Relocation Agent Network across England, Scotland and Wales.
We relocated over 100 miles to be closer to family and found our dream house through Thomas Morris. We have already recommended several friends to them and would highly recommend them to anyone reading this.
Peter Stacey
Showcase your property to the lucrative London market.
Local service with a global reach
Fine & Country St Neots have been proudly established since 2003, selling exclusive homes across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
Connecting offices in over 300 locations worldwide, the Fine & Country approach combines individual flair and attention to detail with the expertise of local estate agents to find the right buyer for you wherever they are, at the same time as finding you your ideal next move.
Specialist marketing solutions for specialist properties
Fine & Country’s lifestyle property divisions specialise in the marketing and sale of properties offering Waterside, Equestrian, Golf and City Living and offer a tailored marketing service that meets the needs of each specific market.
By instructing your local Fine & Country agent, your property will not only be marketed locally and regionally, but nationally and internationally, reaching a lucrative buyers’ market other agents cannot through Fine & Country’s Head Office at one of the most prestigious addresses in the world – Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1.
For more information or for a free valuation, please contact: +44 (0)20 7079 1515 or email parklane@fineandcountry.com.
Moving checklist
Whether you are just considering the idea of a move, or you have already had your offer for a new house accepted, you need to create a moving house checklist.
With a checklist, you will make sure that you are prepared, both leading up to and after your moving day, allowing you to tick off every necessary task efficiently and chronologically. Over the next few pages, we share our moving checklist to help you stay organised and make sure your move runs smoothly.
2 - 3 months before your move
Book time off work (before and after your move). Ask your employer if they offer relocation assistance. Look for a new school and transfer your children’s records. Research removal companies and get quotes from at least three for comparison. Start decluttering – go through each room one by one and identify items to sell, donate, or throw away. Create a folder with important documents – company quotations, contact information, contracts, significant dates.
Check your life and home insurance policies to make sure you have all the cover you need.
5 - 6 weeks before your move
Decide on a removal company.
Arrange for a home survey for the property you’re buying. Gather packing materials, either from your removal company or elsewhere. Make a complete inventory of your belongings.
Begin packing, working room by room – start with items that are not immediately necessary. Check for parking restrictions in the area of your current home & new home. Apply for parking permits, suspensions, or dispensations.
1 Month Before Your Move
If you are currently renting, inform your landlord of your moving date. Make arrangements for childcare and pet care during your moving day. Start emptying your fridge, freezer and pantry strategically – create a meal plan. Confirm the moving day with your removal company. Inform utility companies, banks, friends and family of your move. Register to vote and pay council tax in your new area. Clean your home or book professional cleaners.
2 Weeks Before Your Move
Cancel services such as television, telephone and internet to avoid extra charges. Look at potential new utility providers at your new home for better deals, or check if you can take your existing deal with you.
Pay outstanding bills and cancel or redirect your subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, etc. Redirect your post.
Continue packing as much as possible – don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for help. Return any items you have borrowed.
1 Week Before Your Move
Confirm the final details of the moving day with your movers. Create a list of boxes for each room and use coloured labels to match boxes and rooms. Clean and defrost your fridge and freezer. Do as much laundry as possible.
Arrange a time to collect the keys to your new home with your estate agent. Pack your most important documents in a safe, accessible place – this includes passports, driving licenses, birth certificates and insurance papers. Pack an essentials box for your first few days at your new home.
1 Day Before Your Move
Take a thorough walk around your house. Take your time and check all areas. Pack a few lunchboxes for when you get hungry during your moving day. Pack a box with tools you need for unpacking - such as box cutters, scissors, and pens. Make sure your phone is fully charged. Get a good night’s sleep to be in the best shape for your big day. Create an information packet for the new owners, including instructions for appliances, contact information for utility companies, rubbish collection schedule, etc.