For anyone involved moving a home has the potential to become a real pain. There is always the possibility of stress, hassle and strain, but it should not be like this. Once you look online for tips on how to improve your relocation experience, you are going to notice that everyone repeats one thing – planning is crucial. You should start as soon as possible, no matter what. Otherwise – you are in trouble. But the real trouble is that no one tells you how you should prepare. What to look for, and which goes after which. Well, here it is. Following the steps described bellow does not guarantee that you are not going to have any headaches during your moving day, but chances are they are going to reduce the chances of unpleasant experiences.

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There are no two property removals alike, and not all man and van companies are created equal – these are the facts. In the UK, if a property removal is bigger than five hundred cubic feet (which is approximately the contents of an average one bedroom flat), the man and van company dealing with the project will need to have what’s known as an Operator’s License.

Basically an operator’s license designates two main types of property removal services and respectively two types of removal vehicles fit for the job. Here is how the system works:

If a property removal exceeds five hundred cubic feet (the one bedroom flat example from above) the man and van company will need an operator’s license...

The area of Chelsea is one of London’s most renowned areas. Chelsea is currently one of England’s and Europe most affluent and expensive residential areas. The area lies in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is home to numerous prominent landmarks such as Chelsea Bridge, the Chelsea College of Art, the Statue of King Charles II and Oscar Wilde’s House.

The area of Chelsea has and is also the home to numerous notable people such as the aforementioned writer and poet Oscar Wilde. However Oscar Wilde isn’t the only famed author that has lived in the area. Another well-known writer and poet that have lived in Chelsea is John Ronald Reuel Tolkien more commonly known as J.R.R Tolkien.

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Selling your house can be quite serious and demanding in terms of adequate pricing, suitable presentation, private sell versus estate agent services etc. Even if you have found and secured your next residence, postpone finding the right man and van removal company for later on, as there are bigger fish to fry.

Pitching your home at the right price is crucial for a quick sale. Under-pricing the property is indeed no good, but not too many houses for sale are under-priced, really. On the other hand, overpricing the place is also a problem as it will not draw enough attention.

Owners must be very careful (even somewhat flexible) with their price forming. Keeping the place up for sale at a higher price for too long is not a good idea as owners will miss out on lots of potential buyers...

People have different tastes and likes when it comes to residential properties, some like vintage homes, and others prefer newly-builds. In case you got your mind set on a modern house and want to go through with the purchase, consider some of the following factors as this may influence your final decision. There should be plenty of time to find a suitable man and van company to move you to your new home so focus on the more important things for the time being.

Energy efficiency is one of the biggest benefits of living in a newly-built. Modern homes feature thermo and hydro insulations which retain heat in winter and keep the place cool in summer. All in all this adds up to fewer running costs...

There are things that you should do and such and you would better avoid on your moving day. It is not only a matter of making your live easier during the relocation and helping your movers carry out the task faster and without hassle or stress, but it is also a matter of simple etiquette.

We have interviewed some of the best man and van movers operating as of this day in London and asked them to share their opinion on the dos and don’ts during a relocation. Here are some of the most interesting answers that we have had the pleasure to get.

• You should treat your furniture with utmost care during the time of preparing for the move. Chances are that you are going to move them around the property itself quite often in those days, and even the slightest bump may cause breaks and damages that...

The London Zoo is planning a new lions’ exhibit. This is definitely a great thing, because not only the way these noble animals, loved by so many people, are displayed is going to become more engaging and will attract the attention of a wider public, but also due to the fact the living conditions that the same animals enjoy at the present moment are going to be improved. There is one curious outcome of the endeavor however.

The building of the new exhibit requires that the three lions currently living in the London Zoo are to be relocated to the facility in Bedfordshire. Well, who can object to that, after all it is all for a good cause, you might say and you would be quite right...

Not many people know it but England is one of the most visited countries in the world. And while London is the most visited city in the country, it isn’t the only city that attracts travelers from all over the world. According to recent studies there are currently 13 cities in England that attracts more than one million tourists every year and one of these cities is the city of Bath.

Bath is part of Somerset and is located in South West England at approximately 156 kilometres from London. At the moment the city has an estimate population of 90,000 people. Bath is one of England’s oldest cities as it dates back to Roman times. In 60 AD the Romans built baths and a temple in the valley of the River Avon. At the time the city was known as Aquae Sulis which literally translated from Latin...

Most tips that are to be found online concerning domestic relocations of any sort usually concentrate on general advice about how you should approach your upcoming relocation project. This is definitely a good thing, because there are a lot of dos and don’ts that you should be completely acquainted with before you proceed to moving your home to a new location.

But the overwhelming amount of advice usually skips some practical steps concerning preparing specific areas of your home, like the bedroom, the living room or the kitchen. Here we are going to try to help you pack your bedroom in the most appropriate way, so that you do not have any problems with the process of moving it.

• First and foremost, inform your man and van contractor about any specific requirements that moving items in y...

If you are moving to London from outside the capital, no matter whether it is because of your new job requirements, or just because you need a change in your life, may be quite exciting but also problematic.

London is large and multi-faced city and you should not take your relocation here lightly. On top of everything, property and rent prices here right now are going through the roof, so your budget might, no matter how unpleasant this may sound, play a vital role in outlining the plan for your move. It all depends on the reason you are going to London though. You should try find an affordable place near your work and the school your kids are going to go. It should also be well connected via highways, train and Tube to other parts of London...