Local House Moving (Planning)

People move for various reasons, some forced, others voluntary. Moving home is an exciting adventure, filled with the prospect of a new area, decorating a new space and making it your own. However, there are many tasks to manage. You’ll need to market and sell your current home, setting it up for viewings to maximise your price. While it’s wise to consult a conveyancing solicitor, we can assist with storage to clear your home and prepare it for viewings. Legal aspects of buying and selling will also require your solicitor’s expertise. Often overlooked however is the importance of organising a reputable furniture removal company.

We recommend contacting a mover early to secure a fully costed quotation, factoring in these expenses alongside your buying and selling fees will help you budget from an early stage. A confirmed booking at least four weeks before your move date is crucial to avoid last-minute stress and ensure you have a mover available for your preferred date.

Additionally, house movers should recognise their value when dealing with solicitors, given the substantial fees involved. Ensure they complete all legal requirements within your expected timeframe and complete the sale and purchase well in advance of the exchange date.

It’s increasingly common for documents not to be finalised until exchange day, resulting in movers receiving keys only at 5pm (or sometimes not even on the same day). This can lead to unforseen stress for movers and additional charges levied from movers due to waiting times. It also means having moving operatives in your home until 8 or 9 o’clock at night in moving day which neither is as the contractor or you as the mover want.

To minimise stress on moving day, contract a reputable mover (ideally a BAR Member) well in advance of your expected move date. This will alleviate some of the pressure and allow you to tick another item off your list.

Let us handle the logistics. Contact Dundee Removals & Storage for a fully costed fixed-price quotation including a FREE Moving Survey.

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