Moving In - Cheap Mortgage Deals

Moving into your new property will probably be a 'bitter sweet' day. Things always go slightly wrong it always takes twice as long and there's inevitably just too much stuff to take. However, when the door closes on your new home with you in it for the first time, everything will seem worth while.

Most people use a local firm of removals if they are embarking on their first couple of house moves, having graduated from cadging the use of a friend's car the first time! Most companies will use the same formula for calculating the cost of removals adding the cost of boxes, storage, mileage and packers on separately.

You can shop online for a quote - usually based on immediate guess work but, non the less, it will give you a good idea of the estimated cost.

You can even do a shared move or mini move. Sharing space with some one else if they are moving in the same area at the same time.

Getting rid of unwanted items is crucial BEFORE the move. It will save time and money. Dispose of unwanted household junk before getting an estimate, not after you have paid for it to be moved. Most good removal firms offer limited liability insurance on moving your but you could have your own insurance set up first so check your policy.

If you are moving a large amount of goods, always mark the boxes as they are being packed and try to be around when the unloading begins as the movers will want to get shot of your stuff fast - they are happy to leave things on the ground floor if they don't know exactly where they should be placed.

Always take valuable items such as jewelery with you personally or store them in a secure place along with other valuables such as paintings. Some people have been known to video their most expensive items going on and coming off of the removal van.

Once you have reached your destination make sure that any damage clearly caused during the move is noted on the paper work before you sign and always try to unpack the entire load within the time stated by the removal firm for reporting damage, this is usually around the maximum 14 day mark.