Moving into my first house next friday, tips?

Thompo17

Im moving in on friday :j

Anyone have a checklist so-to speak?

I need to get home insurance, any tips?
Who all do I need to contact? (electric/ gas etc???) what do I do, do I contact them before I move in or once i'm in? I'm I requesting meter readings etc?)

Any other tips most welcome

Incisor

Find all the meters. Take your own meter readings immediately on taking possession [and leaving]. Every time, whether rented or owned, without fail. Keep the readings with important paper work.

Pepsi35_2

Make sure you have to hand a box containing kettle tea coffee sugar milk etc - screwdrivers -curtains for first nigt if not already there - make up your bed you will want to fall straight into it at the end of your hectic day make a list of everyone you need to inform of your move - have a few quid ready and treat yourself to fish and chips or other takeaway (not to late !) you don't want intergestion !

Enjoy your new home :j

Sharon

bubblesmoney

dont forget to ask for the alarm codes otherwise u will have to disarm it by cutting the powersupply or having to call out the alarm manufacturers emergency number for reset by engineer etc.

consider changing locks. get gas appliances checked.

install CO alarm if not already installed.

get to know the neighbours.

print out a list of local electricians / plumbers / corgi gas checkers / joiners / locksmiths etc from www.upmystreet.com as the printed list might be useful if things go wrong before u get internet connection in new house

register with www.petrolprices.com to get free weekly updates on cheapest fuel prices in ur new home area

look up tesco / asda 24h branches etc around ur new home, same for pharmacy / dentist / GP / post office / police station

local take away menus might be useful first few days if u r busy moving and unpacking and dont want to cook etc

make sure u have the keys for all doors and windows and garage and outbuildings in the property and nhbc certificate and other paperwork and guarantees for boiler / insulation etc

dont forget to redirect all mail with banks / other services and also redirect mail via royal mail for all people living with you. also dont forget to do the same for car insurance / life insurance / car license / TV license / sky / telephone / broadband /mobile / national lottery account if u have one (wouldnt want to miss out on ur jackpot win would u!!) / NSANDI account if applicable etc

have fun in ur new home

PasturesNew

For insurance I like the Endsleigh Tenant insurance. It insures your contents and there's an extra option to cover teh landlord's belongings (in case you damage them) and an emergency call out service in case your window is smashed or door smashed in, it would get a professional out right away to fix it rather than relying on being able to get hold of your landlord immediately.

http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/rented-property-insurance.html

sheslookinhot

are you wise to be moving in to a house on your own when you need to ask such basic questions ?

devon_guy

That's rather a harsh comment to make. Everyone has to start somewhere and it's not bad thing asking for advice rather than blindly going into it having no idea whatsoever and potentially making big mistakes.

Barneysmom

Check previous owner hasn't left stuff behind that they should have taken.
The people we bought off moved out, and forgot their dog and rabbit :cool:
We had to call them back to pick them up. :rotfl:

Get an exercise book and write down each room's measurements for carpets/curtains,
Happy days, enjoy your new home xxx

poppysarah

Incisor wrote: »

Find all the meters. Take your own meter readings immediately on taking possession [and leaving]. Every time, whether rented or owned, without fail. Keep the readings with important paper work.

Take photos.
Very handy to keep.


Other set up mail redirect

Make list of everything and tick it off when it's done.

Kettle mugs, coffee sugar and milk go in the car with you. Unpack everything else after you've had a hot drink.

tbs624

If you don't know who the utility suppliers are check via here
Apart from gas, electricity & water,others to notify: telephone -landline plus mobile if contract, TV Licensing & cable/internet, Council Tax dept.You can contact them in advance & then phone in your own gas/elec meter readings on the day. [FONT=&quot]Employer , HMRC, Pension Co, Bank, B/Soc, credit card companies, Doc, dentist etc, DVLA, Car ins co, RAC /AA subscriptions, electoral registration office[/FONT]

Change door locks and alter alarm codes.

Keep mobile phone charger,radio/cd player, lavvy rolls, light bulbs,matches/lighter,fuses, basic cleaning stuff & small toolkit (screwdrivers -flathead& Phillips, plus allen keys), string, drawing pins,plastic rubbish sacks, ready in separate box along with wine/beer/cake to celebrate:D
Bottle opener/corkscrew!

Cat695

sheslookinhot wrote: »

are you wise to be moving in to a house on your own when you need to ask such basic questions ?

I'm sure you knew everything there is to know about house owning when you first moved in......The OP was asking for help and advice...you have offered neither.....remember that!