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Should I change the locks when I move into a new house?
Yes, it's well worth doing. You can't know how many keys to your new home are still out there, and…
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Should I rent storage near my old home or my new one?
Usually, choose storage near where you'll need your things next. If they're going into your new home, a site near…
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Should I store my furniture if my new rental comes furnished?
Store it if you'll want it in your next home and it would cost more to replace than to keep…
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What do I do about council tax when I move house?
Tell the council for the home you're leaving the date you move out and your new address, and register with…
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What furniture can a parent take into a care home, and should we keep the rest?
We're sorry you're facing this: it's a big change for the whole family. What your parent can take depends on…
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What happens to my broadband contract when I move?
Your contract doesn't end just because you move: if your provider offers the same service at your new address, you…
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What happens to my things if completion is delayed?
If completion slips, your belongings need somewhere safe to wait until you can get into your new home. Your removals…
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What is a long-stop date on a new build, and how should I plan storage?
A long-stop date is the latest date by which the developer must finish your new home. If they miss it,…
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What is the hardest room to pack when moving house?
For many people it's the kitchen. It's full of fragile, awkward things, and it's the room you keep using right…
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What is the most forgotten thing when moving house?
The easiest things to forget when you move are the ones that don't go in a box: meter readings, updating…
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