About this guide
Moving house can be chaotic and, at times, extremely stressful. However, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. Hiring a trusted removals company is just one of the many steps you can take to make your move as efficient as possible. Enjoy the excitement of settling into your new home by planning ahead to make your move that little bit easier.
Read through Compare My Move’s guides for expert advice on moving house and to ensure you know exactly what to expect when the process begins. This section contains all the information you need to successfully compare removal companies and tackle even the most difficult of moves.
1. Moving House Mistakes
Here are some of the most common moving house mistakes to avoid. Learn from the mistakes of others with this guide, book a removal company and have a stress free move.Read this article2. Moving House With Children
Moving with children can be difficult. Read this guide to get some valuable hints and tips on how you can make moving with your child easier and stress freeRead this article3. Council Tax When Moving House: Everything You Need To Know
Moving house and council tax bands can be confusing. Compare My Move has created a helpful guide covering all your questions on council tax and moving house.Read this article4. How to Move a Bed to Your New Home
Moving your bed when moving home doesn't have to be a difficult task. Compare My Move have outlined these 4 simple steps for a stress-free move.Read this article5. Moving House Essentials
After the trials and tribulations of finding the perfect home, it’s finally time to move in. Compare My Move has put together a list of moving house essentials that will help limit the stress and panic on your moving day.Read this article6. Dealing With Moving House Stress
Dealing with moving house stress free is identifying what will be stressful and how to combat it. we put together our top tips to reduce moving house stress.Read this article7. Protecting Valuables When Moving
Come My Move has created a list of helpful tips for protecting your valuables when moving. Moving house can be a chaotic time so it’s understandable if you’re feeling a little uneasy or anxious. Make sure your items arrive safely to your new home with this handy guide.Read this article8. Moving House Etiquette
Our guide to moving house etiquette covers what you should leave and take, items you should clean and a few nice touches you could consider when you’re moving home.Read this article9. How to Clean a House Before Moving Out
Our useful tips on how to clean a house before moving out will leave your property spotless with these moving house cleaning tips. House cleaning before moving out is good etiquette and can help you get your deposit back if you've been renting.Read this article10. How to Declutter For a House Move
We've compiled the ultimate guide to decluttering your house including the benefits of decluttering before moving house, the most popular worldwide methods and a room by room guide.Read this article11. Moving House With Pets
Moving house with a dog or other pet can seem daunting. Compare My Move have compiled timelines on how to safely prepare your dog and cat for moving house, along with handy tips on moving your fish, rabbit and reptile.Read this article12. How to Move House With a Dog
If you’re moving house with a dog, you will need to prepare them in advance for your moving date.Read this article13. How to Move House with a Cat
Cats can be nervous and skittish so it is essential that you are calm and prepared when moving with your pet. Keep in mind that they will be anxious for the first few days or weeks and may try to return to your old home.Read this article14. The Removals Industry Ombudsman Scheme Explained
Looking for a professional removal company? Compare My Move only works with accredited and professional moving companies. Read how the removal industry ombudsman scheme protects you.Read this article15. The National Guild of Removers and Storers Explained
Looking for a removal company? Compare My Move only works with accredited and professional companies. Read how the National guild of removers and storers protects you.Read this article16. Is It Better To Move House Or Extend?
Is it more beneficial to move house or extend in 2022? A question many are asking themselves after the pandemic. Rising house prices and increase in working from home has left many of us wanting more space.Read this article17. How to Move Schools When Moving House
Need some tips on how to move schools when moving house? Finding the right school for your child when moving house can be a tricky. We've put together the best tips for securing a new school place, from finding the right school to the application process, we have you covered.Read this article18. The 10 Best Removal Companies in London 2022
Compare My Move name the 10 best-reviewed local Removal Companies in London chosen by our users. Here are the 10 best rated London Removal Companies on our network to help you save up to 70% when moving.Read this article19. How to Move Kitchen Appliances
We've compiled the ultimate guide to help you safely move every kitchen appliance to your new house. From how to move your oven to moving your fridge, we've got you covered.Read this article20. An Essential Guide to Downsizing Your Home
Are you considering selling up and downsizing your home? Then you'll want to read our guide to downsizing property.Read this article21. 10 Tips For Moving House Over Christmas
Are you planning on Moving house at Christmas? Have a read of our top tips to make sure your house move goes as smoothly as possible.Read this article22. Helping the Elderly Move House
With more people deciding to downsize, there are a lot more older homeowners deciding to move later in life. Use Compare My Move's guide to helping the elderly move house to make the process more efficient and stress-free.Read this article23. Buying a House with Bitcoin
With bitcoin's increasing popularity and value, it's given people the unprecedented opportunity to buy a house with just a few coins. We'll take a look at the role bitcoin has and continues to have in the property market, estate agents who accept bitcoin as payment and the future of bitcoin.Read this article24. 10 Best Primary and Secondary Schools in Cardiff
Using the latest results and data from School Guide and Estyn reports, we’ve put together a list of the 5 best secondary and primary schools in Cardiff in 2019 and how much it costs to live near them.Read this article25. The Best Areas of London for First-Time Buyers
Many don't consider London when buying their first home due to its high prices, but there are a number of affordable properties in London that are perfect for first-time buyers. Compare My Move have put together a list of the 10 best areas in London for first-time buyers to get you started.Read this article26. Cheapest Areas to Rent in London
The cheapest area to live in London is Bexley, with the average asking rent currently at £1,587 per month. London is known for its high prices making it difficult to get onto the property ladder.Read this article27. The Worst UK Cities for Air Pollution
In light of Clean Air Day 2019, Compare My Move explore the UK cities with dangerous levels of air pollution, and what it may mean for house movers.Read this article28. The 5 Best Student Removals Companies in the UK
Compare multiple quotes from rated student movers. Student movers can help students move short-long distances for uni at a cheap cost.Read this article29. Changing Broadband when Moving House
Find out everything you need to do to set up broadband in your new home.Read this article30. Changing Gas and Electric When Moving House
Find out everything you need to know about your gas and electric when moving house.Read this article31. First Time Buyers Utilities Checklist
As a first-time buyer, moving into your first house can be incredibly exciting. It’s also a busy time, with various steps to take to ensure you are set up in your new home.Read this article