Though the explanations for moving home are often positive, like moving to a bigger property or a new job, the move itself can be dire. Use our pointers to make the move go smoothly.

Packing

Use moving house as a chance to sort out your stuff. Throw away your rubbish and separate items that will be given to buddies or charity shops. Get boxes far ahead from local shops or shops, and save papers for wrapping breakables. For more information, look at our packing tips article.

DIY removals

If you are moving your possessions yourself, begin by hiring the right lorry – too tiny and you may want to make 1 or 2 journeys, too large and you could have issues parking. It’s regularly less expensive to order trucks on weekdays. But if you move at the weekends you may just be able to maximize special two-day hire rates.

Pro removal firms

Unless you have only a few possessions, call in the executives to help move house. It’ll relieve some of the strain of the gigantic move. You can prepare for it all to be done for you, and pay for the privilege, or you can do the packing yourself but leave the heavy stuff to the experts.