Moving home is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do, so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do. Our easy to follow list will help guide you through it.
In the lead up to moving day
Pack early
Avoid a last minute panic and start packing early. Removing the franticness of last minute packing will help make your moving day go much more smoothly.
Redirect your post
It can take up to two weeks for your post to be redirected, so make sure that you arrange this nice and early so that you don’t have to worry about whether you have failed to notify anyone of your change of address.
Insurance
Lenders usually require that you have buildings insurance in place before you move as a condition of them granting you a mortgage, but don’t forget to organise your contents insurance before you move as well.
Meter Readings
You need to let your utility companies know the date you are moving out of your property and provide them with a final meter reading so that you don’t end up paying for your buyer’s energy or water usage.
Internet
You also need to inform your internet service provider of the date you are moving home. It can take several weeks to get connected to the internet when you move, so the sooner you can start the ball rolling, the less time you will spend relying on mobile data.
Pack an essentials box
Having a box with everything you need for the first few days in your new home will save you a lot of frustration searching through all of your unpacked boxes. Make sure that you include your kettle and some tea bags for that well deserved first cup of tea in your new home.
Moving Day!
Find the essentials
No not the teabags, although those are important too! You need to find the location of the stopcock, the thermostat, the gas and electricity meters and the water meter too if you have one.
Meter Readings
Once you have found your meters, make sure that you take readings from all of them. Always take a photograph, as it will be time stamped so can help if there is a disagreement over your first bill. Submit these as soon as possible to your energy suppliers; you will normally have been left with their details by the sellers. If not, expect to receive a letter from them in the first few days, as the previous owners will have submitted their final meter readings and the companies will be keen to make contact with the new bill payers!
Neighbours
It’s always a good idea to introduce yourself to your new neighbours. They will be the ones who will be taking in your parcels and can also be a great source of information about the area, including which pubs and restaurants to try out and which day to put out the bins. You never know; it could even be the start of a lifelong friendship.
We are always here to offer advice on any aspect of moving home in Hampstead, so if you have a question, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 020 7759 2199 or send us an email to enquiries@vitaproperties.uk.
