| When you're getting ready to move house, you're | | | | arrangements for furniture, be aware that your |
| probably mainly focussed on what you're going | | | | fridge and freezer - if you're taking them - should be |
| towards, not what you're leaving behind. However, | | | | defrosted around two days before the move so you |
| it's essential that you do take care to remember | | | | don't damage them with excess water. |
| everything you're leaving, because if you don't you | | | | You should also pack according to necessity, with the |
| could end up with a lot of stress and hassle on your | | | | things you need the most taking priority in the boxes |
| hands. | | | | that will be first to arrive at your new house. This |
| There are so many things you need to remember | | | | should include important items like keys, money and |
| that making a list can really help. For example, you'll | | | | cards, valuables and things you'll need to make your |
| need to let people like your doctor and dentist know | | | | first night in your new home comfortable - not to |
| of your change of address. This stretches out to | | | | mention that celebratory bottle of champagne - just |
| other companies that may get in touch with you | | | | make sure you pack the glasses too! Also include |
| through the mail, such as your credit card company, | | | | items like bathroom accessories and snacks so you |
| insurance companies, your children's schools and your | | | | won't go hungry while waiting to do your first proper |
| bank or building society. | | | | food shop in your new home. |
| It could be the case that you're better off switching | | | | Creating lists is a convenient way by which to ensure |
| doctors - which is a requirement if you move out of | | | | you're getting everything done that you need to. |
| your current doctor's catchment area. Changing to a | | | | You can prioritise and really reduce the stress that |
| nearby facility is more convenient and brings you | | | | arises in the moving experience, from making sure |
| peace of mind that, should an emergency occur, you | | | | you pack your toothbrushes in an easy to access |
| won't experience difficulty in getting to where you | | | | location to sorting out your electricity suppliers on |
| need to be. | | | | arrival. |
| Moving house consists of a lot of areas, such as | | | | And, thanks to your new organisational skills, you'll |
| packing up possessions and furniture and getting | | | | spend less time worrying and more time enjoying |
| them to the right place. While you're making | | | | your new home. |