UK MOVES BLOG

Building your dream house but have nowhere to store all your stuff during the process?

Using a removal company for storage during renovations or a house build is a great way to keep everything safe. 

It's no secret amongst estate agents that decluttered houses can help you sell a property. 

The moving process can be complicated, even more so when you're not moving directly to your new home and need to put your goods in temporary storage between house moves.

In amongst the other various administration tasks that need completing during a move, one of the most important is remembering who to inform of your new address when you move house. 

If you're worried about forgetting anyone, then the checklist below might come in handy. Download a copy to print at home. 

Labelling your moving boxes when you move house is probably one of the most important parts of the packing process. But it's surprising how many people don't do it properly - or worse still, forget to do it at all.

If you're starting to think about packing then here's our giude to labelling your boxes correctly... 

There are two main areas you'll be concerned about when viewing a house. 

1. Do you like it?
2. Is it a good house?

The first has the potential to make a great impact on the way you live your life, the second could be the difference between getting a great property for your money and being bitten by unexpected costs after you move in. Whilst many of these things would be picked up during a home buyers survey spotting them early may save you time and money. 

This list can also help you check...

Famed for its traditional, cobble-lined streets and affiliation with the Cinque Ports, it’s easy to see why tourists flock to Rye each year. But it’s not just tourists that love it here. If you’re dreaming of a life on the cobbles streets of East Sussex then here's a little bit about life in the town.

If you're moving house and handling your own packing then some items, like lamps and lampshades, can be particularly tricky. Here we show you what packing materials you will need and how to pack lamps and lampshades so that they're well protected during your move...

Unpacking after a move requires just as much effort as the packing beforehand, but it's well worth it as it's a great time to create a wonderful space to become your new family home. 

So fear not! We’ve got several tips to help you figure out how to unpack after a move, how to keep your unpacking process stress-free and help you get organised and settle in quickly at your new home…