Packing tips

• Label which boxes are for which rooms - this will make it easier to unpack and find essential items when you arrive in your new home
• Label each box and write a brief summary on a separate sheet of paper as to what is in that box. This is especially useful if you don't think you will be unpacking each box immediately after your move (for example; if there is limited storage space)
• Mark fragile items clearly - and if you're moving yourself, load then into the van last
• Take very fragile items with you in your car
• If you're moving your belongings yourself, put one or two heavy items into each container so that they weigh roughly the same
• Remember to keep essential items handy until the last minute - this may include a kettle, a couple of mugs, toilet paper, snacks, water etc.

Moving checklist

• Personal Contacts

         Family

         Friends

• Local services

         Milk delivery

         Paper delivery

         Library

         School, college etc

         Gym, social club etc

• Financial Services

         Bank

         Building Society

         Insurance Companies

         Credit Card Companies

         Charge Card Companies

         Store Cards

• Government Agencies

         Inland Revenue

         Council Tax office

• Utilities & Services

         Gas

         Electricity

         Water

         Phone / Mobile Phone company

         Internet Service Provider

         Royal Mail

         Cable/Satellite company

• Health Providers

        Doctor

        Dentist

        Optician

        Consultants

• Other

         Publications/Subscriptions

         Trade Unions

         Professional Bodies