How to Successfully Prepare for Moving Day
The time has come to move into your new home; however, with excitement comes lots of stress, meaning it’s important to plan ahead. You’re desperately packing your belongings and trying to find a removal van with only a few days to go, but there’s much more you need to organise that you might not have even considered.
Ensure everything goes smoothly by following our handy guide and you’ll be able to relax in your brand-new space in no time.
Look for a Deal on Your Bills
Most energy providers will allow you to move your fixed tariff over to your new property, although different prices may apply if you’re heading to a different region or a pay-as-you-go meter.
Check with your energy company beforehand and also see whether there are any better deals on the market. Even a small discount each month can lead to significant savings in the long run. Also, be sure to take meter readings the moment you enter the property to ensure you don’t pay for usage that isn’t your own.
Arrange Your Broadband
As soon as you have a move-in date confirmed, it’s worth shopping around for your broadband. Bear in mind that this can take up to a few weeks to set up, so you don’t want to be left without an internet connection upon moving in.
Generally, you can stick with your current provider, so long as they operate in your new area. However, it’s worth checking if there are better broadband deals to be found – especially if you’re going to be charged a fee for changing your address.
Redirect Your Post
You’ll already be aware of the number of services that require you to change your home address. While those for takeaways and loyalty cards might not be so important at this stage, your post is.
Just before you’re about to relocate, utilise the Royal Mail’s postal redirection service so that any important documents, such as payslips and bills, still go to the right place. There is a fee for doing so but it gives you sufficient time to update your address correctly for all relevant entities.
Check Where You Can Park
Perhaps you’ve already been told you have a dedicated parking space or a driveway to safely store your vehicle. If so, great, however, you should never assume that it’s simply okay to park in the street.
Review local regulations regarding parking in the area or ask your solicitor as you may need a permit or only be able to park in certain areas. The last thing you want is to get into trouble on an already stressful moving day.
