“I love moving houses”! Said no one ever. ( Queue rolling eyes)

Upon checking Google, I was surprised at the vast number of queries on moving into a new house checklist or tips on moving houses. 

Being freaked out about this topic is rightfully so. Because Moving into a new home can be stressful. You have to organize your moving van, get the keys to your new house and you also have to try and get all of your possessions packed up as well. This can be difficult, to say the least, because if you don’t time everything correctly then your buyer may be waiting to move in and this is the last thing you need when you already have enough going on. If you want to make your house move as stress-free as possible, then you can find out whatever you need to know right here. Have a look at these Top 12 Tips on Moving Houses. 

 

Your Top 12 Tips on Moving Houses

 

 

1. Mail

 

One thing that you need to do when moving into a new home is getting all of your mail redirected. Your local postal service will do this for you, and they will also make sure that your identity is protected. You can set up a redirect in advance and you can keep it going as long as you’d like. This will help you to make sure that all of your mail is going to the right place until you are able to change your address on all of your bills and paperwork. It doesn’t take long to do, but it will stop your important information from falling into the wrong hands.

 

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2. Tell your Banks about the Move

 

You need to put your bank and insurance company in your moving into a new house checklist. This also includes any services that you have debt with. This will give them the chance to update their records and it will also help you to avoid getting into too much financial difficulty. A lot of people take out finance options and they forget to tell the provider about the change of their address. Letters are then sent to the old address when the payments stop, and before you know it you have a ton of charges that you can’t afford to pay. The worst thing is that all of this will be happening without your knowledge. If you want to avoid this then it’s important to write down all of the outgoing payments you have, so that you can make sure that you cover all your bases.

 

3. Insurance

 

If you are buying a new home then there is a high chance that you will want to take out insurance as well. It doesn’t matter whether you are renting or whether you are buying because you should always be trying to protect your possessions against any damage. Once you know the details of your new home, you can then get insurance 30 days in advance and you can even schedule it so that it comes out on the day you pick up your keys. If you do have insurance right now then it helps to make sure that it covers you while you are moving. If it does then you don’t need to worry about taking out additional insurance just to cover the journey. If you do need to take out insurance then the Leibel Insurance Group are a great choice.

 

4. Update your Driving License

 

A lot of people forget about this one. When you move house, you need to make sure that you update the address on your car ownership certificate and your insurance. You can apply for an updated driving license online and you can even do it by post as well. It doesn’t actually cost you anything to update your address but you could be fined if you don’t update your details for any reason at all. You should note that it can take up to a month for your new documents to be issued, but usually, it’s done much faster.

 

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5. Car Insurance

 

Updating your car insurance is also essential. You need to tell them that you have moved and the main reason for this is because your policy may be based on your location. If you do not tell your insurer that you have moved then they may refuse to pay out your claim. You may need to pay extra on your policy if your insurer thinks that your area is riskier to live in. If they think that it is safer then they may give you a better offer for your policy as well, so this is well worth looking into.

 

6. Meters

 

Before you move, check the meter for your water, gas, and electricity. You also need to notify your supplier before you move. If you don’t then you may end up getting billed for someone else’s gas or electric. Your utility company will probably give you the chance to change your address online. When you do this, you can then feel confident knowing that the switch will be made in time. It’s usually more than possible for you to stay with the same gas or electricity provider when you move, and they will honour the fixed deal that you have right now. If you don’t have a fixed rate deal then you may want to look into a different gas or energy supplier.

 

7. Elections

 

If you participate in elections, then you may be sent voting information in the post. You need to make sure that you change this information to your new address. If you don’t then you may find it much harder to vote. If you want to try and get around this then you need to do this in advance. There is no harm in this, especially if an election is not due for quite some time. If you have any questions about this then it is more than possible for you to get the help you need by contacting your local authority.

 

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8. TV License

 

If you want to be able to watch TV in your new home then you need to tell the TV licensing company about your new address. You also need to let them know the dates that you are moving as well. This will essentially mean that you are covered from the date that you move in. The last thing that you need is to spend the first day in your new home without anything to do. You also need to think about your broadband connection as well. A lot of providers will let you take your existing package with you when you move and the best thing about this is that you won’t pay any additional cost either. If your broadband provider does not offer a service in your new area however then you may need to swap to someone else. It is worth doing this in-advance because if you need to find someone else then you need to make sure that they can offer you the right package. Sometimes there may even be a waiting list, and this is especially the case if they are rolling out a new service.

 

9. Deliveries

 

Changing your delivery address is also essential. If you have a lot of companies who send you deliveries, then you need to contact them all individually. This can include any newspapers that you get, your milk deliveries or even snack boxes. If you get DVD rentals then you also need to think about this as well. If you make deliveries through a service such as Amazon then it’s also important that you update your address before you click on the “buy” option. This is especially the case if you have a one-click option in place because sometimes you can’t always cancel the order when the order has been placed. If this does happen then you might be able to contact the Amazon customer service team to see if they can help you out.

 

10. Parking

 

Before you move, you need to make sure that there isn’t a residential parking area. If there is then you may want to apply for a permit before you move. If you want to do this then you need to contact your local authority. They may ask you for proof of your address, but when you give them this or even proof that you are going to be moving to the area then they should be able to arrange that for you no problem. You may be able to apply online as well if you want to make things even easier for yourself. Of course, you don’t need to get a permit at all, but it will make it much easier for you to park close to your home.

 

11. Arrange a Baby Sitter

 

If you have kids then you might want to keep them entertained on moving day. This can be tricky when you have so many things to do. If you want to save their sanity as well as your own, then consider asking a friend to look after them. You can give them some boxes of toys to take with them and this will give you the chance to get everything sorted out in your new home as well.

 

12. Freezer

 

To avoid wasting food, make sure that you use up all of your frozen food in the week before you move. You also need to make sure that you ask a friend or even a neighbor to store your food in their freezer until yours is up and running.

 

So there you have it, friends. Top 12 tips on Moving houses. I am sure this list is by no means extensive but it can certainly give you a headstart to make a “smooth move” when the time comes.