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Planning your move
Checklists, timelines and practical advice for getting ready to move home. Find out what to sort before moving day, from council tax and change of address to decluttering, moving with children and pets, and the mistakes that cost time on the day.
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Planning your move
21 August 2026
A move in London rarely goes wrong because someone forgot a cardboard box. More often, the trouble starts when the
Planning your move
2 August 2026
Almost every move turns up things you’re not taking with you. A wardrobe that won’t fit the new place, a
Planning your move
22 June 2026
Buying a home in London often starts with the agreed price and a rough idea of the deposit. Then the
Planning your move
18 June 2026
Council tax is one of those tasks that sit quietly on the moving list until they cause a problem. Miss
Planning your move
11 May 2026
If you are waiting for exchange or completion and telling yourself the move cannot really start yet, that is often
Planning your move
16 October 2024
Planning your move
24 February 2024
Planning your move
29 June 2023
A house move is one of the more disruptive things a family goes through. For adults, the logistics are demanding
Planning your move
28 June 2023
Decluttering before a move is one of the most effective ways a household can reduce costs, simplify packing, and make
Planning your move
8 June 2015
Moving house Summer is often considered to be the most appropriate season for moving house for many reasons. This is
Planning your move
13 May 2015
Most moves that go wrong on the day were not properly prepared in the days leading up to it. A
Planning your move
16 March 2015
Moving home can be exciting, but it’s also one of the most stressful and time-consuming tasks many people face. If
Planning your move
11 August 2013
Moving home is one of the most logistically demanding things most people will ever do. Even experienced movers get caught
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