If you have lots of furniture it's probably best to go with a removal company rather than move yourself.

Reputable Removal Companies will be a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR), check this out so that in the event of a problem you can complain and be entitled to compensation

Make a complete catalogue of everything to be moved and give a copy to the removal company. Do not forget to include contents of the garage, the loft and the garden shed in your inventory.

Get many quotes, six is best to guarantee you'll be receiving the best possible deal. This not only keeps the market competitive but also helps stop other movers being overcharged by unrepeatable companies not represented by Removals Buff.

Be as accurate as possible in presenting an inventory so the removal companies can provide realistic quotes. Ask if any other details of the move are needed in order to provide a correct quotation for costs.

Try if possible to avoid moving on a Friday, especially in the last week of the month or a Bank Holiday. Most removal companies charge more for moves on a Friday and a surcharge for weekends.

Moving house is a great time to have a clearout of all those unused house hold items, magazines and newspapers that have be collecting over the years, this has a huge benefit of instantly de-cluttering your new home.

Notify any subscriptions e.g. milk, newspaper and magazines of your change of address. Arrange for transfer letters from schools, if necessary.

Make sure your new property owners know your schedule

Arrange insurance for the move! Cancel your household insurance and arrange for cover at the new property.

Arrange for final readings and disconnection of your electricity, water, telephone etc. Arrange for re-connection of the same at the new property well in advance.

Arrange for transfer of all medical, dental and veterinarian records. Ask your doctors for recommendations in your new area.

If necessary, arrange for storage