{"id":1694,"date":"2022-04-15T08:15:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T08:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2022-04-15T08:15:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T08:15:04","slug":"moving-house-change-address-checklist-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/en\/blog\/moving-house-change-address-checklist-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving House Change of Address Checklist in UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving day is stressful for anyone who has never done it before. The whole process starts a month prior to the move itself and you have to notify organizations, service and utility providers, book a removal company and literally a hundred other things. <strong>Use the two<\/strong> <strong>moving home checklists<\/strong> <strong>we provided<\/strong> to ensure your moving day goes according to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Checklist for Moving House &#8211; Who Should You Notify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/who-should-you-notify-about-the-move.png\" alt=\"who-should-you-notify-about-the-move\" class=\"wp-image-4487\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re relocating you have to inform the relevant people for the move. Use the checklist to make sure you don&#8217;t forget anyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Water<\/li><li>Gas provider<\/li><li>Electricity provider<\/li><li>Telephone Provider<\/li><li>Local post office<\/li><li>TV Licensing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial related<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your employer<\/li><li>Banks<\/li><li>Council tax department<\/li><li>National savings<\/li><li>Insurance company<\/li><li>Inland revenue<\/li><li>Solicitor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health related<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Doctor<\/li><li>Dentist<\/li><li>Optician<\/li><li>Pediatrician<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motoring\/Vehicle related<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)<\/li><li>Vehicle registration<\/li><li>Vehicle insurance<\/li><li>Recovery company (in case of a breakdown)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moving Home Change of Address Checklist in UK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you really want to minimise the stress of <strong>moving house<\/strong> then you should start organising everything at least six weeks before the move. Use the following checklist in a combination with the &#8220;Who should you notify about your move?&#8221; to get you through the crucial six weeks before the moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do When Moving House Six Weeks Before Moving Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/moving-checklist-six-weeks-before-the-move.png\" alt=\"moving-checklist-six-weeks-before-the-move\" class=\"wp-image-4489\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the confirmation of the exact date of the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you&#8217;re renting, notify your landlord of the previously confirmed moving date.<\/li><li>If you have home insurance &#8211; be sure you have cover from the exact date you move in to your new home.<\/li><li>Get written quotes from more than two removal companies. Get more information and references of these firms.<\/li><li>Find extra storage space if needed. Book it only for items you are going to use later. Don&#8217;t clutter.<\/li><li>Notify the utility companies of your move.<\/li><li>Get rid of items you no longer need. Donate them to charity, hold a sale or give out to your friends for free.<\/li><li>If you require any new furniture or carpets &#8211; it\u2019s time to order them and book a delivery service for when you move in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do two weeks before moving day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/change-of-address-checklist-two-weeks-before-the-move.png\" alt=\"change-of-address-checklist-two-weeks-before-the-move\" class=\"wp-image-4491\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Packing non-essential things such as books and non-seasonal clothes into boxes. Make sure to use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmove.co.uk\/blog\/packing-labels-for-moving\/\">labels for packing and moving<\/a>.<\/li><li>Contact and de-register from your doctor, dentist and optician if your move is out of the area.<\/li><li>Go to the post office and arrange for your post to be forwarded (as of April 1, 2015 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/personal\/receiving-mail\/redirection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">service fee for redirecting your mail<\/a> starts from \u00a329.99).<\/li><li>Notify your milkman and newspaper delivery that you are moving and give them a date you want the service to stop.<\/li><li>Arrange someone to look after your kids or pets during the move. Make a list of close friends and relatives who should know about the move. Send out change of address cards.<\/li><li>Finalise and book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmove.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reliable man and van London company &#8211; Best Move<\/a>.<\/li><li>Confirm arrival times, quotes and make sure the movers have directions to your new address.<\/li><li>Be sure to find a parking spot for their vehicle as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestmove.co.uk\/blog\/london-live-guide-several-london-areas\/\">different areas and boroughs in London<\/a> have different parking permissions and operating hours.<\/li><li>Schedule a meeting with the estate agent or landlord to take the keys for your new home.<\/li><li>Notify then bank of any changes to direct debits and standing orders.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bagertom.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/moving-checklist-infographic.png\" alt=\"moving-checklist-infographic\" class=\"wp-image-4493\"\/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving day is stressful for anyone who has never done it before. 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