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Moving To A New House – The Best Time To Relocate!
So, you’ve found the perfect place and are you’re ready to book your removal firm, but when is the best time to move to your new home? Here are some things to consider when booking your removal.
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Starting Your Move Early In The Day
Moving to a new home can take a considerable amount of time, especially if your new property is a significant distance away. With this in mind, starting the move as early as possible in the morning will provide you enough time to comfortably complete the move, unpack some key items (such as tea kettle, pots and pans and bedding etc ) whilst minimising the stresses caused by “rushing around”, trying to get everything done in a matter of hours. Starting the move early also provides more time to deal with any last-minute issues that could arise on the day... -
Moving Mistakes To Avoid
While the idea of living in a new home is exciting, the process of actually moving there can be both stressful and daunting. The good news is that much of the stress around moving can be avoided if you plan properly and know how best to handle it all. But what mistakes should you avoid when moving home?
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Failing To Plan The Move
Many people think that moving to a new property involves spending a little bit of time filling a few boxes up with their possessions. This is not true and can see you feel stressed out when moving day arrives. You should take time to plan out your move well in advance and organise packing, so it is done on time.
Doing Things In A Rush
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Facts Every First Time Buyer Should Know!
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting process. But it can be an expensive one. Here are the main costs you need to factor in with the home-buying process:
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Mortgage Advisors
It’s a good idea to make use of the expert, independent financial advice of a mortgage advisor, but as with all professional services it comes at a cost. Sometimes they’ll be paid a set amount, sometimes they’ll take a commission. Often, however, the advisor will be paid by the mortgage lender, so that is at least one cost you can sidestep!
Mortgage Arrangement Fees
Even if you don’t have to directly pay your mortgage advisor, there may be an arrangement fee for setting up the mortgage. You can choose to pay for this upfront or roll it into your mortgage.
Solicitor’s Fees
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10 Packing Tips When Moving To A New House
If you're getting ready to move to a new house, there are a few things you can do ahead of time to make the whole process much smoother. Below, we've listed 10 packing tips to help.
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1. Make A Plan
Prepare a packing plan and stick to it. Try setting yourself a realistic target (perhaps one box per day) and for each room make a list of essential items which cannot be packed until the last minute.
2. Declutter
Before you start packing, take the opportunity to declutter. There is no point in packing and transporting things you don’t need.
3. Get Plenty Of Packing Materials
It’s so easy to underestimate how much you’ll need. Bubble wrap, self-seal plastic bags, tape and strong cardboard boxes should all be on your shopping list.
4. Label Everything
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Choosing The Right Self Storage Solution
Moving home in a rush can leave you with next to no time to store surplus items, particularly if you want them out the way to decorate your new home. Choosing the right storage unit is important if it’ll be housing your personal belongings for extended periods of time.
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Below are some things to think about to help you choose the right storage unit for you.
Access
Think about how often you need to gain access to the stored items. Some storage facilities have set opening times meaning your belongings may be inaccessible if you need to get to them.
Size
Most storage companies will offer various sizes to cater for their customers. Ensure you’ve checked the size of your belongings, so you have a good idea of what storage facility you need.
Agreement lengths
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Bad Weather On Moving Day? Here’s What You Need To Do…
Weather in the UK can be very unpredictable with just 1 inch of snow bringing the country to a standstill. Whilst the risk of your move being cancelled is minimal, it’s still handy to prepare for poor weather conditions. Here are some pro tips you’ll want to consider beforehand:
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Tracking The Weather
Check the weather forecast each day of the week leading up to your move and for the date of your move. This’ll give you a bit of an idea of what weather to expect. Don’t forget to also check the forecast for the location of your new home. You may need to prepare a different route to your new property.
Protect Your Belongings
Your belongings should be suitably boxed and sealed ready for the move. If you know you’re going to have to carry packaged items a distance to your home, you... -
Moving Out For The First Time
Moving out can be stressful for anyone but particularly for people who’ve never experienced it before. There’s so much to do it can be a daunting experience. We’ve put together some tips for those first time buyers or young movers to make the whole process smooth and pain free.
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It’s time for a clear out
Go through each cupboard in every room and think about what you actually need. Is it really worth wasting packing space for something you’ve never used and probably won’t in the new house? Use this time to have a thorough clear out as this will be a big time saver when it comes to packing.
Pack your wardrobe as is
You’ll be able to move your clothes from wardrobe to wardrobe if you leave them on the hangers. Just take them out your current wardrobe and lay them in containe... -
Planning To Move Over Christmas?
Christmas can be an exciting but stressful time of the year so if you’re planning on moving over the Christmas holidays, we’ve listed below a couple of tips to help you prepare.
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Book your removal company early
During the Christmas period most companies are busy so it’s essential to get your appointment booked well in advance. Some companies have reduced staff numbers during this time of the year so if you request a service last minute, your chances of it going ahead are quite slim.
Prep for the bad weather
It’s not Christmas without snow. Whilst this may look great whilst you’re indoors it can be potentially problematic on your moving day. Plan accordingly by monitoring the weather forecast, taking care to grit your pathway, driveway and the pavement outside your home. This w... -
How Long Does A House Removal Take?
Here at Longpods Removals & Storage in Nottingham, one of the most common questions we receive is “how long will my house removal take?”. Although there’s no steadfast answer we can give to every customer (as the size of each house and the number of belongings to be moved can significantly vary from one to the other) we can provide a rough estimate which is primarily based on the type of property in question.
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Each of these estimates given below are done so with the understanding that all properties have been de-cluttered, cleaned and with all belongings wrapped and packed into boxes (where applicable).
All time estimates given are calculated on the assumption that no pre-packing service is required by us and that larger furniture items (such as beds, wardrobes and cabinets) are dis... -
Upsizing To A New Office? Here’s What You Need To Do….
Moving to a larger office can appear a daunting task at first. Whether you’re upsizing to new premises to facilitate the growth of your business or merging with another company, it is important to plan the move accordingly to minimize any disruption to your business.
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Having completed hundreds of office moves in Nottingham and the East Midlands, we understand the importance of efficient planning and can ensure a smooth and hassle-free office relocation from the outset.
Here are some top tips to consider when moving to a new office…
Plan Thoroughly & Methodically
When relocating to a new office, it is important to ascertain the square-footage of space available before comparing it to that of your current premises. Is the new space open plan, divided across multiple floors or partitio... -
Picking The Best Removals Company In Nottingham
Moving to a new house or relocating to a different office is always a daunting task. It’s important that you choose the right removals company the first time round, one that will meet all your requirements at a fair and affordable price. The last thing you need is an unreliable service with hidden costs and unprofessional staff that charge you over the odds for the removal in question.
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Time and time again, we hear countless horror stories from new and prospective customers about the unprofessional service they have previously received from other companies and so called “removal experts”. Taking this into consideration, we would like to provide the following steps on approaching a removal company for a quote.
Step One – Assess The Size Of Your Removal
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Our Tips For Office Removals In Nottingham
Moving office equipment can be stressful in any environment but it doesn’t have to be. Below, we’ve listed some of our best tips to making your transition between offices as smooth as possible.
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Plan ahead
Nobody likes to feel rushed, and if you do it’s likely that things can go wrong so effective planning is essential when moving. Even little things like, have you made sure on your moving day that the service elevator or entrance is easily accessible? Create yourself a plan and allocate the workload to staff and set targets to achieve by a particular date.
Prioritise your packing
Got some important documents that you need to keep but won’t need until you’ve moved? Get packing them first and order your packing based on how frequently you use the item or piece of equipment. You... -
Reasons To Use Our Storage In Nottingham
A lot of people look at storage as a huge nuisance when it comes to moving, but there’s so many advantages to using our storage services, we’ve listed a few of them below:
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Protection
Our facilities comprise a secure unit with individual storage rooms inside and are kept under 24 hour surveillance using locks and security doors to keep your personal items safe and secure not only from others, but also from the weather.
Save space in your home/office
Space can be tough to find sometimes and you may have items you only bring out for certain times of the year. These possessions are ideal to be moved into one of our storage facilities to de-clutter your home or office and give more space in your living or work environment.
Insurance
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1 Month Until You Move? Here’s What You Need To Do…
As a trusted removals company in Nottinghamshire, we frequently receive questions from prospects and potential customers about what they need to do leading up to the date of their move. With this in mind, we have decided to publish a few articles to help answer the most common questions we receive, providing a form of “checklist” that people may find useful.
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Step One:
If you haven’t already, contact your solicitor regarding the exchanging of contracts. Not only does this provide valuable peace of mind about the stressful task ahead, it also enables you to finalise your moving dates and can help you plan the rest of the move accordingly.
Step Two:
Confirm the date of the move with your chosen removals company. Make sure you read their reviews online, ideally on a platform such as... -
Using Our Removal Packing Service
Moving house and the thought of packing up everything in your house can be very daunting. That’s why we offer a full packing service for removals. By opting into this service, it lets you focus your attention elsewhere whilst we take the stress of this chore away from you.
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There’s loads of benefits to using this service and we’ve listed a few below:
Packaging
Our team provide a wide range of high quality packaging materials for your personal belongings meaning they’ll be packed and moved safely. All your items will be boxed with adequate cushioning and soft packing materials catered for the job.
We’ll do all the leg work
We understand that not everyone is trained in correct lifting and handling measures, so our professionals will do it all for you. All our staff are fully tr... -
Top Tips For Moving To A New House
It takes time to pack your belongings away but with the right guidance it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are our top tips which means you will have your house packed up in no time!
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Pack Early
The earlier you start packing the better, It will take time to pack up your house. it all depends on how much stuff and how many rooms you have. We usually recommend for a large house two months should be enough if you pack one box a day. For smaller homes, one month should be enough.
Declutter
Give your unwanted items to charity, sell them on eBay or go to a car boot. Take inspiration from Marie Kondo; there is no point spending time and money moving items that will simply sit in cupboards and won’t get used.
Start With Rooms You Least Need
Pack items you don’t use on a daily basis...