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There is no doubt that during some part of the moving day, you are going to find yourself in some kind of stressful situation or another. Although it’s actually quite rare that the whole day is spent in a state of fret and apprehension, there are still checks to be ticked off, calls to be made and boxes to count.
So, the big day is here, what to do?
The first thing to do is to check whether your estate agent has a set of keys and alarm details before 12 noon on the day of completion.
If your removal company have told you that your move will only take half a day or if you’re moving into store, this information is even more essential. If your move is only half a day you need to check not only that you will have your keys on time, but that you will be out of the property so that your buyers can move in. Lack of communication around this issue can lead to additional payments on the day for both you and other people in your chain.
You also need to advise your solicitor as to how you may be contacted on moving day.
Before you hand over the final set however, make sure that you have checked every room and that all your boxes and containers have arrived at your new home.
Also make sure that you check the removal van is empty before the removal team leave your new property. The removal men won’t mind at all; in fact they would much rather you had a quick look around the back of the van than get back to the depot and realise they still have one of your plant pots and a table leg!
Remember to turn off all plug sockets in the house to ensure that not only is it safe, but also so you can record an accurate meter reading. Keep a note of the reading and the date that you took it just in case you don’t agree with your final bill. Check also to see if you are on a fixed term tariff, as you may be charged to end your contract early.
The same goes for your new home, but it if it has an economy 7 meter, you might need to find out which readings are for day and for night. Also, it is worth contacting your supplier to see how to use your energy in the most efficient way. If you happened to have moved in with a prepayment meter, you will need to get your own from the supplier. Using the previous occupant’s key means that any money you pay may be credited to the previous occupant’s account.
It’s also an idea to leave a note for the people moving into the home so that they know which suppliers they need to contact. This should be given through the landlord, estate or letting agent.
Another part of this guide looked at 12 tips to help you pack better, and box packing is an important part of the moving process, simple things like stacking things like CDs and DVDs together or putting a bit of newspaper between plates can mean the difference between broken crockery and a heavenly first meal in your new home.
Don’t forget to make use of all that spare space inside shoes, vases, decorative boxes and all those other space wasters when packing up your stuff. The absolute must is to ensure you have good quality boxes, that will take the weight of what you are putting inside. Have a look at our Box Shop if you want an idea of some sturdy boxes for packing.
Although this may sound a little silly, it is estimated that during 2013, an estimated 1.6 million working days were lost due to handling injuries, with the average injury lasting 10.8 days according to the Government.
To avoid any such injury, it is important to take a few things into account:
In a workplace, there are general guidelines for lifting, and these can also be applied to the household.
No single man should attempt to lift an object heavier than 25kg and no woman should attempt to lift anything more than 16kg.
This isn’t set however, and certain factors can change the maximum load that a person should lift. For instance, if you are lifting above shoulder height, men should not lift anything above 10kg and women above 7kg.
The weight drops once more for objects that should be held away from the body, with a maximum load of 5kg for men and 3kg for women.
It is also dangerous to assume that a larger friend or family member might be able to lift an object without injury.
Once all the heavy lifting is done, most of the boxes are in the correct rooms, beds put together and appliances switched on, it’s time to make your new house a home.
But how?
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Really friendly and helpful customer service and explained everything clearly. Easy to reserve and new facility in York seems well secured and easy to access, with handy equipment to use (particularly with extended hours - at additional cost). Only minor comment for improvement during these times would be to have sanitise stations near the keypads as these are touch points for everyone using the facility.
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