Moving home for beginners

Moving Home for Beginners

Here we're going to explain some things to think about when moving home which will be common for anyone to think about, of course your first home is always going to be special just like your first ever car..

So if this is your first time ever moving house then here's a few tips just to help you along the way.

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Top 5 tips for beginners when moving house beings

1. Consider a joint bank account For anyone especially if you're planning on moving out with a partner, a joint bank account can be extremely useful when thinking about your financial situation, when keeping track of outgoings and incomings, household bills or shopping.

2. Write check lists When moving house you have loads to think about and do, the amount of little or big jobs you have to do prior to moving out or looking to move out is shocking, without a list you may as well not try to do anything at all, lists are always very useful when keeping track of what needs to be done, when its

3. Combine your belongings Moving in with a partner? it's always best to see what you have first before going out and buying white goods, furniture or electrical items.. this will also help save thousands before you even move in! Make a note of everything you or your partner owns before looking at buying any more furniture or moving out.

4. Think about Removal Companies Removal companies are always worth looking up before you get into the process of moving rather then leaving it to the last minute, there are so many different companies that can help with removals but most of them are likely to be one man jobbies, If you're looking for a professional company then look for their extra services such as packaging, insurance as well as on the spot quotation, don't be left waiting.

5. How to pack your items When moving out you need to consider how you're looking to pack your items, you dont wish for your new LCD Tv to be smashed or glass objects shattering as you move out and this is where appropriate packing comes into it, Brown and Daughter actually offer specialist packaging for anyone looking to move out, this is very beneficial as they'll help pack the right objects the way they should be whilst taking extra care.

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 Armstrong - a professional family run removals business providing nationwide service with over 35 years hands on experience in both Domestic & Commercial Removal, on 0121 430 3300 or visit the website today.

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