Moving in

In all the excitement and anticipation of moving home, it is quite common to forget a number of important tasks.

These tasks are likely to be simple but you keep prioritising larger tasks over them and putting them off for a later date. Unfortunately, when that later date arrives you could find yourself with a large number of small, easy jobs to do that end up taking a lot of time to complete.

So, with that in mind, don't forget to…

Have your post redirected to the new address. This means informing organisations such as your bank and the DVLA.
Arrange to have your meter read at your current address.
Have the telephone, gas and electric changed into your name at the new address.
Transfer your television license over.
Make necessary arrangements regarding house insurance.
Update your details on the electoral register.
Let the local council know for council tax.
Register with a new doctor and dentist, if necessary.

For a more detailed run through of how to minimise stress and organise your move visit the following websites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/property/moving_index.shtml
http://www.whatprice.co.uk/household/before-moving.html
http://www.moveme.com