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How do I move out of my parents’ house?
Start with the money: work out what you can comfortably pay each month for rent and bills, and how much…
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How do I protect furniture from dust during a renovation?
The surest way is to move your furniture out of the rooms being worked on, either to a part of…
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How do I set up gas, electricity and broadband when I move?
You don't set up gas and electricity from scratch, because your new home already has a supplier: you tell your…
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How long before moving house should I start packing?
Start packing the things you don't use every day at least two weeks before moving day, and earlier if you…
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How long do you have to clear a council or rented home after the tenant dies?
We're so sorry for your loss. A tenancy doesn't end when someone dies, so the time you have depends on…
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How long does it take to move house in the UK?
If you're buying a home, the HomeOwners Alliance puts the average at around five months from making your offer to…
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How much does it cost to move house in the UK?
There's no single figure, because the cost depends on whether you're buying, selling or renting, what the home costs and…
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How much furniture fits in a retirement flat after a family home?
Retirement flats vary a lot, so the surest way to know is to measure: get the floor plan of the…
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Is it cheaper to ship or store furniture when moving abroad?
It depends on how long you'll be away and what the furniture is worth to you. For a move of…
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Is moving house really one of the most stressful things you can do?
Moving can be genuinely stressful, even when it's a move you want, so if you're feeling it, that's normal. But…
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