So you have successfully sold your property and are now well on the way to moving. To help keep yourself on the right track, follow this simple checklist which contains some useful, practical advice to get you through your move.

Book your removal company or van. The end of the month can be a particularly busy time so make sure you organise this well in advance.

Arrange time o� work.

Arrange appropriate childcare / pet care. Your Solicitor will aim to settle your sale and purchase as early as possible on moving day, but even with

the best will in the world it can be di�cult to predict when the keys will be available – best

to make sure you have arrangements in place for children and pets to be

looked after leaving you free all day to take care of your move.

Arrange insurance – our Financial Services Department will be happy to assist with all your insurance needs, for example buildings, contents, life cover and income protection.

Re-direct your mail.

Arrange for signature of any necessary paperwork – there will be documents for you to sign in relation to your sale and

purchase, before settlement can take place. These are generally available a week or two before your

moving date. If you are likely to be overseas round about your moving date, you should make your

Solicitor aware of this well in advance so that alternative arrangements can be put in place.

MOVING CHECKLIST

Arrange payment of any balance required to complete settlement – your Solicitor will provide you with accounts showing the amount needed before your purchase can complete. They will also provide you with details of how and when to make payment.

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Notify your change of address to the bank, doctor, dentist, vet, your employer, council tax, DVLA, insurance providers and anyone else you can think of.

MOVING CHECKLIST

Arrange for the utilities at your new home to be transferred into

your name, for example gas, electricity, broadband, sky etc.

Arrange final meter readings at your old home.

Arrange for a plumber to check over the central heating system at your new property – it is likely that your purchase contract will provide a warranty that the heating system will be in working order for a short while after the date of entry. Check the terms of your contract, arrange a plumber accordingly and report any defects to your Solicitor within the appropriate timescale. For peace of mind, if the heating system in your old property is due a service, arrange to have that done before you move.

On moving day make sure you leave your home in a clean and tidy condition and remove any

contents which are not included in the sale.

Pack a survival kit (kettle, tea and co�ee, toilet roll, light bulbs, cleaning items etc) and make sure this is easily accessible when you arrive at your new home.

Now all that’s left to do is unpack, settle in and put the kettle on!

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