Category All about moving and London

Imagine that you need to move some of your old furniture to a storage unit or that you wish to merge households with your better half. What type of a professional moving service can you use in such scenarios? Answer – small removals! This is one of the most popular types of specialised moving solutions in the United Kingdom but there are still many misconceptions about it. We are here to introduce you to 5 big facts about small removals which will show you that these relocation services:

• Can be as challenging as full-home moves
• Require the use of modern transit vehicles
• Are taken on only by the top businesses in the moving industry
• Can be pricey
• Are not a synonym for single-item removals

They are often underestimated

How hard can it be to pack and transport a few small cardboard boxes ...

Looking for a new home can be an exciting experience but if you don’t put enough thought into the house hunting and planning process you may end up living in a place that:

• You don’t like
• Does not serve your needs
• You can’t really afford
• Is too small or too big your household

That is why it is of a key importance to find a house or a flat that has the perfect square footage for you. To do that, you need to consider several factors.

What’s your budget?

The more spacious a property is the more expensive it will be to buy. Therefore, if you want to live in a large two-storey detached house you should first see if you have enough money in the bank. If you are on a very tight budget, you can always find a solution around this problem such a searching for a home in a more affordable are...

If you are an animal lover that has a big-scale domestic relocation ahead of them, chances are that you are going to be faced with much bigger challenges than the average Joe. The thing is that your pet – being a cat, a dog, a bird or any other creature – will require extra attention in this difficult and stressful time of transition. You would want to keep it safe and make sure that arrives at your new house without any trouble. In order to do that you are going to need to make some extra preparations.

The first and most important thing that you are going to need to do is to inform your man and van company that there will be an extra passenger with you on your moving date. Telling your movers about your pet will give them enough time to adequately prepare. Most licensed man and van se...

For many people, homeownership is a dream. However, you should consider a few things before you make a long-term housing choice and decide what is more financially savvy – renting or buying. But this is only unless you have a well-funded bank account, of course. If not, you have to think carefully and analyse your current financial situation, as well as your future income and saving plans. Here are things to consider before you decide whether you are ready to buy a home or rent one.

Are you in debt?

Before you consider transiting from renting to owning, you need to be realistic about your debts. If you already have a credit card or loan debts and you give a great part of your monthly income to cover those costs, will you be able to add a mortgage payment on top of that? Or paying a rent th...

Planning on moving your home? Already signed the lease for your new place and locked down the proper relocations contractor that will help you pack and transport your boxes to your new dream home? There are still a few things that you have to take care of if you want your moving day to go just as smoothly as you wish it to and you will not have to worry about a single thing.

Secure the return of your rental deposit

Most people nowadays live in rented premises than ever before in the history of the UK. So, chances are that you do too. Living in a rented flat or house comes with a few additional expenses such as the security deposit that you have given your landlord before you moved in the property. If you want to get that money back, you will need to make sure that when vacating the house...

The process of planning and organizing a house move can fully absorb your attention. That is namely why there are so many people who fall victims of some sort of a crime during their relocation. Families who are busy relocating to a new home are an easy target for burglars and fraudulent movers. Having your identity stolen is also a common risk when moving house. Usually, the perpetrators of this type of crimes are experienced criminals and hackers who use the personal information of their victims to:

• Drain their bank account;
• Use their identity to make fraudulent IDs and driving licenses;
• Get a loan or a mortgage in their name;
• Blackmail them for a random;

These are just a few examples of what can happen to your private details if they fall into the wrong hands...

Moving houses is definitely among the more stressful experiences that a person goes through in life. The thing is that in order for a relocation project to be just as successful as you hope it to, there are quite a few things that you need to plan and take into consideration. From a strategic viewpoint, it is always preferable to have a few people, some of them specialists in the field of professional removals, by your side working on the details of your project. If you are on your own, then you need to give yourself enough time to actually get everything done on schedule and without forgetting something...

New homeowners in London always find it interesting to mosey through some of the quiet suburbs of the megapolis. Future homeowners are even keener to make sure that they have seen all the city has to offer. London does have its charm and newcomers will be pleased with the possibilities. Professional services abound and you will be satisfied with knowing that you could cater to your every need. If you are just arriving in the hopes of building a new home, London may cater to your specific needs without a worry. However, there are matters that need addressing all the same.

Landscaping – What an Important Part of Any House Building Project

When you set out to carry your responsibilities as a new homeowner in full, you will certainly consider landscaping...

The gig economy has been a boon to the British economy. Nearly 75% of the working-age population is currently in employment, which is the highest per cent to this day. People are content to indulge in the flexibility the new working order has to offer. Naturally, it also makes the lives of everyday London dwellers better. Odd jobs, cleaning services, groceries and virtually anything that you may need done around the house or simply don’t have the time to do yourself outside, may now be outsourced to someone else. Dozens of apps make that possible, connecting customer to services and vice versa.

The Odds Jobs First

Many small tasks today are outsourced to companies who decide to specialise in a niche...

2015 saw the closure of six hundred bank branches across Great Britain with rural areas being hit the hardest. The main reason for closing down so many brick and mortar bank branches is the prevalence of online banking use, rendering physical bank branches less necessary. In the last ten years, more than three thousand bank branches were closed down in Great Britain, which leaves about eight thousand branches currently active. The two banks which closed down the highest number of their branches in 2015 were Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HSBC – 166 and 146 respectively. Apart from rural areas, the other most affected regions are commuter towns as residents prefer to do banking near their workplace instead of close to their home...