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Moving home tips - anything over and above the usual?

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  • Murphybear
    Murphybear Posts: 8,290 Forumite
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    cymruchris said:
    ouraggie said:
    Supplies to make bacon sarnies for the removal men once they have done loading, before they set off to the new house.. Always goes down well.

    I like that idea - although maybe I'll get them some smokey bacon crisps - I'm not sure I want to be frying on departure!
    Better check first that they are not vegetarian :D
  • RHemmings
    RHemmings Posts: 4,895 Forumite
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    Murphybear said:
    cymruchris said:
    ouraggie said:
    Supplies to make bacon sarnies for the removal men once they have done loading, before they set off to the new house.. Always goes down well.

    I like that idea - although maybe I'll get them some smokey bacon crisps - I'm not sure I want to be frying on departure!
    Better check first that they are not vegetarian :D
    Most smokey bacon crisps are vegetarian. Some bacon flavoured snacks are vegan. 
  • tealady
    tealady Posts: 3,860 Forumite
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    Oh and you could leave a note for the new owners of your house with details of bin day.
    I moved into mine on that day, good job we didnt have wheelie bins then. Playing "hunt the bin" or "move the van for the bin lorries" is not fun.
    Find out who you are and do that on purpose (thanks to Owain Wyn Jones quoting Dolly Parton)
  • Maahes
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    cymruchris said:
    I've just realised I don't have the transit bolts for my washing machine - need to find a set of those. Didn't see that on any lists :)

    I've moved my washing machine twice in 18 months and never bothered with the transit bolts - it works fine.
  • youth_leader
    youth_leader Posts: 3,034 Forumite
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    Do change your pets microchip information as soon as possible. 

    Very sadly a cat has been killed at the top of my road, I've been told it could be a couple that have just moved in, they are away on holiday.  I'm taking the cat to the vet on Monday and do hope they've changed their address so I can be certain he is theirs.
    £216 saved 24 October 2014
  • Humaima
    Humaima Posts: 1 Newbie
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    If you're moving during a busy season, try to book at least 6 weeks ahead. Waiting until the last minute can limit your options and increase costs. Comparing quotes from different companies can save both time and money.

  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 24,981 Forumite
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82071519#Comment_82071519

    This post started 2 years ago so I hope the OP has moved before now.

  • FreeBear
    FreeBear Posts: 18,717 Forumite
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82071582#Comment_82071582

    If (and it is a big if), I'd need to book a heavy haulage company well in advance. As I'd need a 7t or perhaps even a 14t hiab to move a couple of my machines toys. Certainly not the sort of vehicles your average house moving company would have.

    Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
    Erik Aronesty, 2014

    Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 24,981 Forumite
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82071961#Comment_82071961

    what has that got to do with my post ?

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