Your Home Moving Checklist
Check out our 11-point checklist to help you prepare for your move!
When you're moving home it is easy to have your head in a spin... here's some points we hope will help you along your way!
- Once you are sure you want to move, call your local estate agents and register your wants and needs with them. You’ll find out about properties that suit you this way, maybe even those you thought might be over budget or not quite right in another way. Register directly with us to ensure we know what to you're after: Register HERE.
- Speak to an independent financial adviser about your mortgage and insurance options.
- Instruct a recommended conveyancing solicitor to handle the legalities of your sale.
- Get ahead with packing. Even though you may not have a move date yet, it’s always worth while boxing up those items you don’t use much.
- Use this opportunity to only move items that you really want or need. It will save you some money in moving costs and you could make a bob or two selling certain items. Charity shops, home clearance, and auction houses can be useful. There are also online options, like Facebook Market place or Freecycle.
- When you’ve had an offer accepted and agreed on a completion date, get three quotes from different removal companies. Look for ones that come recommended and which are fully insured.
- Don’t plan your new interior to the finest detail. You may have some broad ideas but it’s best not to spend too much time or money on new paint, furniture or accessories until you’ve lived there a little while. For big jobs, it’s recommended to wait around 12 months so you’ve experienced all seasons in your new home before starting a project.
- Remember to speak to your bank, utility companies and insurance providers to arrange set up and change of address.
- Start getting quotes for insurance on your new property starting from the date you are set to complete the move.
- The day before the move, create an essentials box with any items you might need quickly when you move in. For example, kettles, cups, and tea and coffee always come in handy.
- On the day of the move, take any essential items or documents with you, such as medicines, passports, wallet/purse, keys, and glasses.
If you have any questions about moving home, remember we are hereto help, so please feel free to contact us at hello@redrootsproperty.co.uk or call us on 01977 655 686.
