Removals -
when the consultant calls clearly point out anything
that is not to go.
Packing
- If you are planning on doing this yourself,
begin at least two weeks before your move. Label
boxes with the details of their contents and the
room in which they are to be placed at the new
address. Pack heavy objects with the lighter ones:
do not overstrain boxes or backs. Sort out rubbish.
Sell unused items, or give them away.
Car -
get it serviced, particularly if you are going on
a long journey.
Bank -
Notify your bank of your change of address and consider
transferring your account to a branch nearer to your
home. Don't forget any items that are retained by
the bank for safe keeping.
Credit/Store
cards - Fill in the change of address section
of your statement when returning it with your payment
and also notify any card protection insurers that
you may have.
Standing
Orders - Give your new address to companies
with which you have a hire purchase agreement or
a loan.
Schools -
Notify your child's school of their leaving date
and advise new school as soon as possible.
Inland
Revenue - Notify your local tax office quoting
your reference number (this can be found on your
pay sl.pickfords.dev.ebiz.co.uk/P60/coding notification).
Premium
Bonds - Write to the Bonds and Stock Office
quoting your bond number (form available from the
Post Office)
National
Insurance /DSS Benefits - Write to your local
DSS office, giving your full name, date of birth,
and full National Insurance number.
Pension -
Advise your local Post Office or private scheme of
your change of address.
Insurances -
Notify your broker or individual insurance companies:
motor, household contents, life and other insurances.
Driving
Licence - Complete section 1 on your licence
and return it to DVLC, Swansea, SA99 1BN.
Stocks
and Shares - Notify your stock broker or each
individual Company Registrar.
Landlord/Tenant -
Give appropriate notice to quit or advise tenants
of any change of landlord.
Doctor
/Dentist /Optician - De-register if you are
moving away and research alternatives nearer to
your new address. Liaise with hospital if undergoing
regular treatment.
Post
Office - The Post Office prefers at least seven
days notice for the redirection of your mail. This
can only be done over the counter at the Post Office.
TV
Licence-Contact TV Licensing in order to transfer
your licence to your new address, by calling 0870
242 3349 or visiting www.tvlicensing.co.uk/moving.
TV
Rental - Sets can normally be taken to your
new address when renting from a large company and
your records will be transferred to their nearest
branch.
BUPA/Private
medical - Advise change of address and /or
research new schemes.
Subscriptions -
Notify all organisations/clubs/charities to which
you subscribe of your new address.
Printers -
If required, arrange for the printing of change of
address cards, with your new postcode.
Hotels -
If you need hotel accommodation during the removal,
book your hotel well in advance, especially if the
move occurs during the summer months.
Carpets/Curtains -
If you are ordering these new, confirm the correct
delivery dates.
Telecommunication/Mobile
Phone Providers - Contact providers including
Internet account and advise your change of address
and the date from which you wish your new number
to operate. Give at least two weeks notice.
Council
tax - Notify relevant authorities in both your
current area and the area to which you are moving.
Football
pools - Notify on the coupon or inform your
collector.
Motor
Vehicle Licence -Send the appropriate section
of your Vehicle Registration Document to the Vehicle
Licensing Centre, Swansea, SA99 1AB.
Pets -
Make arrangements to book pets into kennels/cattery
etc. or for friends/relatives to look after them
during the move. Arrange for the transfer of your
pet's records to the new vet.
2
- 4 weeks before 