| Moving house is an exciting time. Whether moving for | | | | You may not be thinking of travelling very far but it is |
| work reasons, family reasons or just for a change | | | | important to know whether there is an adequate bus |
| there is a lot to think about. In fact, moving house is | | | | or train service running to the schools, nearest town or |
| meant to be one of the most stressful things you can | | | | other local amenities. Obviously if you don't have your |
| do in your lifetime. | | | | own transport then this is especially important! |
| The big move could be your first, your fourth or even | | | | How Long Are You Planning To Stay? |
| more and it doesn't get much easier. There are a lot of | | | | You may just be looking for somewhere short-term (6 |
| things to think about and remember, so here are a few | | | | months - 2 years) or you may be looking for |
| considerations to think about when you're moving | | | | somewhere to put down your roots. If you are |
| home. | | | | planning to settle in your new home for the |
| How Close Are You To Work? | | | | foreseeable future then you should ask about new |
| You may not think of it as a top consideration but if | | | | developments and planned rejuvenation. You don't |
| you have to spend an hour or more commuting to and | | | | want that lovely green space across from you turning |
| from your workplace every day then that is going to | | | | into a housing development just months after you |
| add extra hours to your day and more cost to your | | | | move in! |
| travel. If you are looking to spend more time at home | | | | How Can You Make Your Move Seamless? |
| then make sure you live close enough to your | | | | The secret is planning as much as you can in advance |
| workplace to commute quickly and comfortably. | | | | and making a timetable for the move so you don't |
| What Are Your Family's Needs? | | | | miss anything! |
| This could simply be a large garden and a good-sized | | | | Many people forget to redirect their mail or inform utility |
| garage but there are other things to consider. Is the | | | | providers of a change of address until after they've |
| neighbourhood friendly and does it have a | | | | moved - which can cause great complications! |
| Neighbourhood Watch scheme? What are the best | | | | It is also a time-consuming and fiddly job to have to |
| schools in the area? Are there plenty of green-space, | | | | get new phone lines installed, broadband activated and |
| playparks and amenities close by for entertainment? | | | | your TV installation set up. You could be in your house |
| And if you have kids are there any other young | | | | for weeks without these essentials if it isn't timed |
| people their age living nearby? | | | | properly! |
| You should also check out the local crime rates and | | | | Ease the burden and pay someone to do as many |
| speak to as many locals as you can - without being | | | | things for you as possible - you don't really need to lift |
| too intrusive. | | | | all those heavy boxes, do you? |
| How Good Is The Transport Network? | | | | |