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Moving house over Christmas is sometimes necessary, but having to face down these two events at once can be utterly chaotic! Here at Darvills and Benns, we always try to eradicate as much stress as possible from a home move, which is why we\u2019ve put together this list of 5 handy tips for moving house at Christmas.<\/p>\n

Prepare For Bad Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No matter how much you would normally wish for a white Christmas, if you\u2019re attempting to move house, snow can be the last thing you want. However, be prepared for the bad weather. The ground is very likely to be icy so take your time driving and leave plenty of space between you and the other vehicles on the roads. It might also be a good idea to put salt down on the paths leading to your home and the roads you need to travel on, especially if you live in a rural or hard to reach area, to prevent yourself or your helpers from being injured.<\/p>\n

Spread the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You need to let all of your energy suppliers know that you\u2019ve moved house and pay your final bills to prevent yourself from being overcharged. You should plan to have your internet and TV providers set you up at your new home so you can have some festive entertainment when you get settled, and you will also need to alert the council of your move and register to vote in your new property.<\/p>\n

On a more personal note, let all of your friends and relatives know in advance that you\u2019re moving house. You don\u2019t want your Christmas cards and presents to be sent to your old address after you\u2019ve already moved.<\/p>\n

Check You Have Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is best to check beforehand, however if that isn\u2019t possible, as soon as you have access to your new home ensure that you have hot water, gas and electric available. The last thing you want is an electricity failure or a faulty boiler in the middle of winter!<\/p>\n

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Use a Professional Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take a load off your mind and allow yourself to focus more on the Christmas tasks you have at hand by hiring a professional moving service. By allowing a removals company to pack, transport and unload all of your belongings, you can get on with your day-to-day life much more regularly and allow yourself to enjoy some of the festive season.<\/p>\n

On top of that, professional removals services will have dealt with hundreds of moves in bad weather and so will know how to handle the potentially dangerous task much more than you will.<\/p>\n

Celebrate!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most importantly, don\u2019t get so caught up in the moving process that you forget to enjoy Christmas! Decorate your home as soon as you get moved in. This will make the house feel much more yours and you\u2019ll feel settled much sooner. Also, buy in advance all of the groceries for the Christmas dinner and a few treats for the rest of the season. Put your feet up, relax with a Christmas movie and enjoy the fact that you can celebrate Christmas in your new home.<\/p>\n

For stress-free domestic removals<\/a> that are tailored to your requirements, look no further than Darvills & Benns. Our efficient service guarantees to have you settled in your new home as quickly as possible and our highly trained staff will always be on hand to offer you assistance, from first enquiry through to the unloading of the last box. For more information on how we can help you move home, contact our team.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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