--- title: Domestic Removals Blog | Bournes | Preparing to Move description: Preparing to Move | Read more about house removals latest news, tips, tricks and how-to guides. --- https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/topic/preparing-to-move [ Call us now: 01797 228 000](tel:01797%20228%20000) Search ![icn-close-white](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hubfs/SACS/Website/icn-close-white.svg) [![Bournes-logo-white](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/436819/Bournes-logo-white.svg "Bournes-logo-white") ](https://www.bournesmoves.com/) [![Bournes-logo](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hubfs/Bournes-logo.svg "Bournes-logo") ](https://www.bournesmoves.com/) [Get a Quote](https://www.bournesmoves.com/get-a-quote) [Get a Quote](https://www.bournesmoves.com/get-a-quote) # UK MOVES BLOG ### I want to read about: Filter Topics Here ## [How to make moving house less stressful | Top tips for a stress free move](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/house-move-stress-tips) By [Bournes Moves](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/bournes-moves) - July 8, 2020 Moving house is an exciting yet at times daunting prospect. The nearer to the removals date you get the more the stress levels can build. If you're starting to worry then here are 6 top tips for a stress-free move...  [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/house-move-stress-tips) ## [Reasons to hire a Removal Company instead of moving yourself](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/professional-removal-company-vs-doing-it-yourself) By [Bournes Moves](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/bournes-moves) - June 29, 2020 ![Reasons to hire a Removal Company instead of moving yourself](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hubfs/hire-professional-removers-or-do-it-yourself.jpg) Should you use a [removal company](https://www.bournesmoves.com/uk-house-removals) or try and move your belongings yourself? It's a common question many of our customers struggle with in the initial stages of planning their moves. Moving house can add up to be an expensive experience, so it’s no wonder people consider what work they could do themselves.  So what should you consider when deciding if you should use a professional removal company or hire a van and do it yourself? **In this article we will cover:** 1. [How removal companies can save you...](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/topic/preparing-to-move#time) [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/professional-removal-company-vs-doing-it-yourself) ## [Top tips for decluttering when moving house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/blog/home-moves/how-to-declutter-for-moving-house) By [Bournes Moves](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/bournes-moves) - June 17, 2020 ![Top tips for decluttering when moving house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hubfs/Decluttering%20before%20moving%20house%20Infographic.png) Image by [Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-using-laptop-on-the-floor-3791614/).  Moving house is a great time to bite the bullet and de-clutter your belongings so that only those items you really want and need make it to your new home. [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/blog/home-moves/how-to-declutter-for-moving-house) ## [Moving broadband, phone and TV: how to do it when moving house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/blog/home-moves/moving-your-broadband-phone-and-tv-when-moving-house) By [Kirsty Parsons](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/kirsty-parsons) - November 20, 2014 ![Moving broadband, phone and TV: how to do it when moving house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hs-fs/file-1980147930-jpg/blog-files/broadband-phone-tv-moving-house.jpg) For many of us broadband is a utility as important as gas and electricity, so when you move home the question of transferring the service is a big one. Ideally you want to know that broadband will be setup the day you move into a new place, or at least avoid being left without access for weeks on end. Years ago this could be a lot of hassle but there are now systems in place to ensure a smooth transition, so even if you’re moving broadband, phone and TV services all together it is possible to... [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/blog/home-moves/moving-your-broadband-phone-and-tv-when-moving-house) ## [5 tips for packing a winter essentials box](https://www.bournesmoves.com/5-tips-for-packing-a-winter-essentials-box) By [Kirsty Parsons](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/kirsty-parsons) - November 20, 2014 ![5 tips for packing a winter essentials box](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hs-fs/file-1980144085-jpg/blog-files/moving-at-christmas-winter-essentials-2-300x300.jpg) Wherever you’re going and whatever the weather may be, no move would be complete without making sure you’ve packed your essentials box. if you're not sure what to include, then here our our 5 top tips for packing a winter essentials box... [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/5-tips-for-packing-a-winter-essentials-box) ## [Downsizing is the top reason for selling a house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/downsizing-is-the-top-reason-for-selling-a-house) By [Kirsty Parsons](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/kirsty-parsons) - November 20, 2014 ![Downsizing is the top reason for selling a house](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hs-fs/file-1979260587-jpg/blog-files/decluttering-infographic.jpg) Discussing figures provided by a recent Lloyds Bank Report the Independent have today reported that the top reason for selling a house is downsizing. The report found that around 1/2 of the home owners planning to sell in the next few years are doing so to downsize, and further that 43% of those looking to downsize were doing so to reduce living costs, with 1/3 looking to fund retirement plans. [Read More](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/downsizing-is-the-top-reason-for-selling-a-house) ## [6 tips for moving house in summer](https://www.bournesmoves.com/6-tips-for-moving-house-in-summer) By [Bournes Moves](https://www.bournesmoves.com/home-moves/author/bournes-moves) - November 20, 2014 ![6 tips for moving house in summer](https://www.bournesmoves.com/hubfs/MOVING%20HOUSE%20IN%20SUMMER.png) ## What is different about moving house in summer? 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