A NEW home can be exciting to look forward to, but don’t forget the hard work and preparation.
● Once you have the keys to your new home, get in there and make sure it is ready for you to a) move in and is suitable for the moving firm.  If it needs a clean, get scrubbing.
●On the moving day, get there – if you can – before the moving team arrive and ensure they will be able to enter the property and do their work with being held up or put at risk in any way.
● Check the floor plan and work out what you want to be put into each room, along with locations for incoming boxes and furniture.
● Be ready to help with the move, and always be on hand to deal with an arising issues.  If you cannot be around or are called away, ask a friend or relative to stand in for you.  You can give them authority to take decisions on your behalf.
As your property and possessions are brought in, keep an eye out for damage or even theft. Make sure to record any alterations in the condition of your possessions or if any have gone missing.  List details of these issues on the inventory sheet before you sign it.
Once you’ve signed the sheet, you will have acknowledged delivery of everything listed and cannot do anything if you later finding some awry or missing.
● If you have children or pets then leave them with a friend or relative if you can.  If you cannot find someone to look after your pets, make sure they are out of harm’s way and safe. Dogs are especially sensitive to events around and can become stressed if they do not understand what is happening.  Give them regular reassurance and even treats.
● When the removal team have finished, thank them for their efforts and help and give them a tip.