5. MOVING IN

CONNECTION OF UTILITIES

Whenever possible try to discuss with your seller to take over the supply of the utilities/services rather than disconnection and reconnection which is often unnecessary and costly.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS(S)

If applicable, find out early on from the seller whether the old phone number is being kept (or not) so you can arrange change of address cards sooner rather than later.

SECURITY AND SAFETY

New home: New Dangers, think fire, locks, alarms, stairs, kitchens.

ARRANGE NEW KEYS COLLECTION: 

Point and time

THINK ABOUT TEMPORARY FLOOR COVERING

Carpets in an entrance hall may particularly suffer during a move.

Ensure you remove the bolts in the washing machine before use.

REMOVAL MEN (AND FRIENDS) May want a tip!!!

REMEMBER TO COLLECT PETS, children and older relatives living with you, from kennels, cattery, and friends and get them adjusted to their new home

FINALLY

Remember ‘Rome wasn't built in a day' and neither will you new home look in order straight away - be patient and give yourselves plenty of time!