Sponsored content 66 boydens.co.uk anyvan.com You may start taking fixed items off your walls and packing some of your winter clothing. If you have children, pets or both, it may also be time to start finding somewhere for them to go during moving day. If you have a freezer, it may be time to start using up the contents – is anyone up for some freezer tapas? Two weeks to go The excitement should be ramping up by now and your preparation should be following suit too. At this point, you may have started to pack several rooms up, although, for those in apartments or flats, this may happen closer to moving day. If you’ve got green fingers, it may be time to consider how you’re transporting your plants to your new home. If you’re worried about transporting them, can anyone take care of them until you’ve moved? Also, do you have any subscriptions that get delivered to your home? Whether it’s meal planning services, alcohol or magazines, this is the perfect time to pause them. After this week, it’s going to be all systems go, and you may forget otherwise. One week to go By now, moving home is all you can think about. For those on social media, you’ve probably pre-planned the photo you’ll post on moving day ten times over by now. In the week before moving, you’ll need to defrost your freezer, clean your white goods and finish packing – you don’t want a lastminute dash as your van arrives! At AnyVan, we don’t take payment until 72 hours before your move, so you should also finalise details and ensure your move is ready to go. Also, one vital moving tip is to pack an open first box containing essentials for your first night in your new home. You should include chargers, medication, pyjamas and, if you wear them, glasses. You may also pack some cleaning products so you can wipe down surfaces. Moving Day Moving day is a rollercoaster of emotions, energy and stress, especially if you’re going it alone. Those using a removals company will find their day is considerably more straightforward. Ensure you’re packed and ready to go when your removal company arrives. If possible, collecting your keys ahead of their arrival speeds the process up too. Then, carry out final checks before bidding farewell to your old home. Are all your windows and doors locked? Do you have your box of essentials? Those on metered utilities should take a note of readings too. All set to go? Head over to your new home. It may take some time to unload boxes from the van, but once done, you’ll be busy thinking of ways to turn your new house into a home. But, for now, sit back, relax and put your feet up. Unpacking can wait for tomorrow.
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