Moving into a new house can be stressful with so many things to do and remember. Here are some items to add to your to-do list that you may not have thought of:
Start Packing Early
Start packing away items that you don’t need every day as early as possible. This means fewer things to pack last minute, resulting in less stress as moving day approaches.
Label All Your Boxes
Labelling each box with the room you want them in will help your removal company or the family and friends who are helping you. Add a brief description of the contents so you can find something if needed. It’s also important to note any boxes that are heavy or contain fragile items so they can be handled accordingly.
Declutter as You Pack
This not only means fewer things to sort when you move in, but also gives you a chance to start fresh in your new home. You can take unwanted items to a charity shop or sell them through online marketplaces such as Facebook or Vinted.
Change the Locks
You don’t know who the previous owner has given keys to, so for absolute peace of mind, change the locks straight after you complete.
Who to Notify of Your Address Change:
- GP Surgery
- Dentist
- Optician
- Vet
- Electoral Roll
- Your Bank/Building Society for all accounts
- DVLA (car tax & Driving Licence)
- Insurance Providers (Car, Life, Breakdown Cover) – Your home insurance company should already know!
- Mobile phone provider
- Pension provider
- Credit/Store Card companies
- Loan/Hire Purchase companies
- Your employer
- Your child’s school
- Any memberships/clubs (Gym)
You can set up a Royal Mail redirect for your post. This will ensure any correspondence still gets to you and will remind you of any companies you have missed.
Don’t Forget to Say Hi!
Introduce yourself to your new neighbours. Making friends with neighbours can be useful if you go on holiday and need someone to feed the cat!
Need More Help?
We hope you found this blog useful. If you are in the process of moving and haven’t reviewed your life cover, critical illness, income protection or home insurance, we’re here to help. To book a chat with one of our protection advisers, call us on 01455 63 61 63 or click here to book yourself in.
https://onerooffinancial.co.uk/contact/
Blog written: 12/02/2025
The information contained within this blog was correct at the time of publication (12/02/2025), and is subject to change.
