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. Read our guide, learn from the mistakes of others, 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!
Council Tax! Everyone has to pay it but what exactly is it for? We've covered all your questions on council tax and moving house in this article.Read this article4. How to Move a Bed to Your New Home
Moving your bed doesn't have to be a difficult task. Follow 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
The key to a stress-free move is identifying what will be stressful and how to combat it. Here we share 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 everything you need to consider when leaving your property for it's new owners.Read this article9. How to Clean a House Before Moving Out
House cleaning before moving out is good etiquette and can help you get your deposit back if you've been renting. Our useful tips will leave your property spotless with these moving house cleaning tips.Read this article10. How To Move Dangerous Goods
There can be a lot to consider when getting ready for a move, but it’s important not to neglect any potentially dangerous goods that need to be moved. To help you through the process, read our guide and seek professional help to avoid any injuries on moving day.Read this article11. 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 article12. 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 article13. Is It Better To Move House Or Extend?
Every household will eventually find itself stuck for space for a number of reasons. We'll help you decide between getting an extension or moving house.Read this article14. How to Secure a New School Place 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 article15. The 10 Best Removal Companies in London 2021
Compare My Move name the top reviewed removal companies in London chosen by our users. Here are the 10 best rated London removal companies on our network.Read this article16. 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 article17. 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 article18. Moving House at 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 article19. 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 article20. Moving House During Lockdown 2021
This guide provides expert advice stating if you should move during the COVID-19 lockdown and how you can prepare for your future removal.Read this article21. 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 article22. 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 article23. 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 article24. Cheapest Areas to Rent in London
London is known for its high prices making it difficult to get onto the property ladder, but the cheapest area to live in London is Bexley, with the average asking rent currently at £1,155 per month.Read this article25. 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 article