subject: Moving Home In Manchester [print this page] It is important to be well organized during the stressful time of moving home. Therefore a check-list (concerning things to remember) can be handy. This article will briefly recommend where to move to in Manchester before outlining what you need to remember when moving out to a new home.
Move to where exactly?
Manchester is a large and busy city. Like all UK cities it has its nice areas and it has rough areas. The southern area of the city is the most affluent and comfortable. Of course this means that it is also the most expensive. However if it is a nice area in Manchester that you are looking for then it is the southern towns of Altrincham, Old Trafford and Chorlton that are recommended. Altrincham is the first choice and you can get from the city centre to Altrincham in 20 minutes by tram, or just over 20 minutes by car in what equates to a journey of just over 10 miles.
Checklist
Friends and relatives: If you are organised then the moving house process can be stress-free! First on the check list concerns removal vans. Research local removal companies in order to compare prices. Ignore this first tip if a trusted relative or friend recommends a company that they themselves have used. Friends and relatives are certainly relevant to this process. You will need to make change of address letters/cards and send them to close-ones. And you may need a friend to help you with moving. Check to see if you have sufficient packing material e.g. boxes, carrier bags, strong bags. If not, then you may need to contact a relative or friend and ask for some of their bags and boxes.
Contact companies, banks etc: Dont forget to telephone the telephone company connection at new house needed, disconnection at your old place. Meanwhile inform your bank of your address change. And who else do you pay bills too? You will likely need to contact mobile phone, gas, water, electric companies as well. Also, do you have subscriptions with anyone? If so cancel them or supply them with your new address. Finally, if you are receiving Housing benefit contact the local government office and the specific department responsible for Housing Benefit.
If you have a child: If you are a parent of a school child then contact your kids school and inform them of the address change. Also ask them if any education related information needs to be sent to their new school.
Last minute things to do: What will you need (close at hand) during the day that you move? For example, a toothbrush, coffee, maybe even a book that you are reading. This is an important point to remember because it will be very frustrating to have to spend half an hour or more searching for an essential item especially if you fail to find it.
Check your final meter reading and write it down on a piece of paper. Then keep it safe.
Dont forget to do a last minute check of every room and corner of your old house ensuring that you have not forgotten to pack anything.
Finally give the key to the old house to either the relevant estate agent office or to the new home owner.
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