Moving house

Moving house is not something that most of us look forward to, no matter where you are. That stress is magnified several times over if you're looking at London removals. Unless you have very few possessions, call in the professionals to help you move house. It will make a difference when you actually move. Here are some handy tips from them on handling the big day:

Moving home is a great opportunity to sort out your possessions. Throw away or recycle your rubbish and separate items that can be given to friends or sold to charity shops. That doesn't just cover small items. The FRN supports a wide range of charitable re-use organisations and helps very poor households get furniture, white goods and other household items at affordable prices.

Hire your removal company at least two weeks before you move and remember that you may also have to apply for parking dispensations from your local authority for the removal truck itself. Do get at least three quotes from companies before deciding and try to select a removal company that is a member of the respected British Association of Removers (BAR). That way, you'll know that they are a professional company and have adequate insurance cover. Get packing boxes well in advance from local shops or various supermarkets, and save newspapers for wrapping breakables. Book your moving company at least two weeks in advance of the proposed moving date, and remember that specific timings are important.

If packing yourself, remember that books and records are deceptively heavy, so don't overfill boxes or crates. Drawers in chests can be left filled with linen and clothes but it's a very good idea to at least hire wardrobe boxes for the contents of wardrobes. It will also help if you let your chosen removal company know the amount of furniture you're moving, so it can choose an adequately sized truck and plan the exact number of journeys needed between your old and new home. Provide clear instructions and directions to your new property and always tell the removal firm well in advance of pieces of furniture which won't go through the door making a plan of where the furniture needs to go in your new home or agreeing a colour coding system with various stickers etc is always helpful.