Hints and tips

No one enjoys the hassle of packing up and moving but being organised can make the whole process less stressful.

• Before packing, have a big clearout in your house and get rid of any rubbish or unwanted items before you begin packing. There is nothing worse that wasting time packing up items that you no longer need or want.
• Always make sure the kettle, coffee, tea and sugar at hand to unpack first as moving is thirsty work
• Always label your boxes by room and then make a note of the contents. i.e Kitchen - crockery. That way you know which room to offload the boxes to on the other side and you don't have to wander from room to room looking for the glasses.

Things to look out for:

• Have a realistic budget
• Take outgoing utility readings from your old house and ingoing for your new house
• Keep the essentials handy
• Will your furniture fit in the new place?
• Don't forget to set up redirection of mail

Rentals

• Before signing a tenancy agreement - make sure you read it!! Ask the agent for a copy of it to read over a couple of days before you sign it
• Know your rights as a tenant? For more information
  click here to download your guide
• Make sure your agent/Landlord are registered with a Tenancy Deposit Scheme - ask to see details of the scheme
• Is the agent ARLA registered?

Sales

• Have a solicitor
• Have a financial advisor
• Be up to date with all of the latest HIPS info
• Shop around for buildings and contents insurance
• Does the place need decorating? Have a painting party! You supply the food and your friends come armed with paint and brushes