THE big day has arrived, you are moving to a new home and leaving the old one behind.

Here’s a handy run down of dos and don’ts for your moving day:
● Your chosen removal firm will give you a short time window for their arrival (often 9 am to 9.30 am),  so make sure you are there to let them in.  Don’t swan off down the shops or pop out anywhere else.  They have a busy and time critical schedule, so be there.

● If you have a genuine reason to be absent or off site, make sure someone is there.  You could ask a friend or relative to supervise for you.  Be sure to give them authority to act on your behalf – and don’t forget to let the removal firm know they will standing in for you.

● Check all contracts, paperwork, documentation, etc, and ensure you agree with any notes made by the removal team.  If a dispute arises over the condition of an item then try to resolve them straight away.

● Ensure the removal team know your mobile phone number, so they can content you during the journey to the new place if they necessary.  If you are not reachable, give them the number of a friend or relative.

● Ensure the removal driver knows the directions to your  new home before they set off.

● Before you leave your old home, do a final quick check of the place to ensure nothing has been left behind.
After the move:

● Provide a list of alarm codes and related information (e.g. alarm company phone number) for the new owner of your old property or the estate agent.

● Clean the old house out thoroughly when it is empty.

● Ensure utilities have been disconnected in your old home and connected up the new place.

● Give all keys, entrance key cards, etc to the new owner or estate agent.

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