Moving house is a complex job and one that takes a lot of planning and preparation to complete in a proper and fast manner. The thing is that no matter how well you think you have prepared for your relocation, chances are that you’ve let a few things slip out of your mind. We are talking about tasks that are essential for the successful completion of any house move. But don’t worry, that’s why we are here – to help you get the job done properly, on time and without any hiccups and problems.
Here are the three most important tasks directly related to any full-scale domestic removal that many people forget or outright don’t know about.
A clearance of the premises is a must
We are not talking about cleaning but rather about de-cluttering the home that you of which you are about to move out. You need to get rid of all sorts of unnecessary items such as:
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Old clothes;
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Outdated appliances;
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Furniture you no longer use;
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Books you will not be reading again;
The reason behind such an action is to minimise the amount of goods you will have to pack. After all, if the items you will be throwing away, selling or donating have no use to you, it is only logical to get rid of them. Not only will you be saving yourself a lot of strenuous work and possibly making a small profit, but you will also optimise the loading and transportation processes on your moving day. This will reflect in less hassle, stress and strain, and will quite possibly make the overall moving service you have booked with a reliable man and van in Millbank SW1 cheaper too.
Informing the authorities
Any change of address should be registered with the local council. Additionally, you need to make arrangements for forwarding your mail, and if that is necessary, to look for a new personal physician, schools for the children etc. Many people who find themselves trapped in the hassle of planning a house removal, postpone those vital tasks for once the job is done, and then they forget about them until it is already too late. Save yourself a lot of trouble. It will not take you more than a day to handle all those tasks and it will be worth your while.
Get back your security deposit
Fortunately, we live in a country where tenant’s rights are well-protected but still you might have problems with getting the money you left as a deposit back from your landlord if the property is