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If you have just bought or are considering buying a new home, then you will also need to plan the process of moving. While there are many things that you have to remember, planning them in advance will make the whole move easier and less traumatic. So it is a good idea that, as soon as you know the completion date for your move, you start planning.

There are certain things that take quite a bit of time and should be arranged at least a month in advance. You will want to inform your landlord or any flatmates, if you have any, of the date that you are leaving. This can mean the difference between getting your deposit back or not, if you are renting, so it's a good idea to let everyone know your plans as soon as you know them yourself.

You should probably also inform the gas and electricity companies of your knew property that you are the new owner. By doing this, it can avoid mix-ups later on. This would also include calling your telephone company and arranging to have your phone number transferred.

You can start packing up your things or getting boxes together. There are some things like books and photos that can be packed in advance and will save you hassle later on when the move gets closer. You may want to book some time of work, especially if you don't think you're going to be able to arrange the move in a weekend. Another good idea is to have a clearout and get rid of some old things that have been gathering dust. In fact, moving is the perfect chance to get rid of some of the belongings that accumulate over the years.

As the move gets closer you should book the removal company and arrange for transit insurance if you decide you need it. You can tell the post office to redirect your mail and you can also notify the local authority of the change in address for council tax purposes.

You should make sure that all your utility bills are paid up by the date of the move. You don't want the new owners to be hounding you for unpaid bills once you've moved and now is the time to make sure they are accurate. If you have services like milk deliveries, newspaper deliveries and the like you should have these cancelled.

Before you leave, make sure all doors and windows are locked and appliances and utilities are turned off.

About the Author
Joseph Kenny writes for the loan comparison sites Select Loans and also http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk. At the Personal Loan Store there are cheap personal loans with in depth reviews.

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<b>Planning for Moving House </b><br> by Joseph Kenny<br> <br> If you have just bought or are considering buying a new home, then you will also need to plan the process of moving. While there are many things that you have to remember, planning them in advance will make the whole move easier and less traumatic. So it is a good idea that, as soon as you know the completion date for your move, you start planning. <br> <br> There are certain things that take quite a bit of time and should be arranged at least a month in advance. You will want to inform your landlord or any flatmates, if you have any, of the date that you are leaving. This can mean the difference between getting your deposit back or not, if you are renting, so it's a good idea to let everyone know your plans as soon as you know them yourself. <br> <br> You should probably also inform the gas and electricity companies of your knew property that you are the new owner. By doing this, it can avoid mix-ups later on. This would also include calling your telephone company and arranging to have your phone number transferred. <br> <br> You can start packing up your things or getting boxes together. There are some things like books and photos that can be packed in advance and will save you hassle later on when the move gets closer. You may want to book some time of work, especially if you don't think you're going to be able to arrange the move in a weekend. Another good idea is to have a clearout and get rid of some old things that have been gathering dust. In fact, moving is the perfect chance to get rid of some of the belongings that accumulate over the years. <br> <br> As the move gets closer you should book the removal company and arrange for transit insurance if you decide you need it. You can tell the post office to redirect your mail and you can also notify the local authority of the change in address for council tax purposes. <br> <br> You should make sure that all your utility bills are paid up by the date of the move. You don't want the new owners to be hounding you for unpaid bills once you've moved and now is the time to make sure they are accurate. If you have services like milk deliveries, newspaper deliveries and the like you should have these cancelled. <br> <br> Before you leave, make sure all doors and windows are locked and appliances and utilities are turned off.<br> <br> <b>About the Author</b><br> Joseph Kenny writes for the loan comparison sites <a href="http://www.selectloans.co.uk/">Select Loans</a> and also <a href="http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk/">http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk</a>. At the Personal Loan Store there are cheap <a href="http://www.ukpersonalloanstore.co.uk/compare_personal_loans.html">personal loans</a> with in depth reviews.<br><br><font size="1" face="arial">Get <A HREF="http://www.freearticlehq.com/">Free Articles</a> for your web site, newsletter, or ezine at the <A HREF="http://www.freearticlehq.com/">Free Article Headquarters</A></font>.