So the Van (and Team) on Saturday (21/11/2020) where up Bedar way (not far from our Turre base) helping out GB Liners on a apx 75 cubic metre move they did from the UK (With Porter assists and Transshipment ) 

Moving home is often said to be in the top 3 stressful thing we can do in our lives, well while that can be true 
There are many ways you can reduce the stress or avoid the stress all together 

*And before I get into this article remember that moving can be stressful for both children and pets for various reasons 

*Make a plan 
Make a moving plan and stick to it

*what should be in my moving Plan ?

​​1*Start by writing a list of the tasks you need to do 
And it will need to be more detailed than just pack 
2* Write on the plan who is responsible for what task and what day it needs doing by 
(and where possible let your kids (if you have any that is) get involved in the move so they feel involved and not left out. 
*Tips for moving with Children can be found here 
*And please ensure that you have no packing to be done on the morning of the move as that will increase the stress levels*
3* On the packing plan where you have the dates things need doing by, start packing early as possible, and list items that can be packed away first as they will not be needed and can be packed earlier as well as listing items that should be packed last* 
*some items will not matter when they are packed *
*And list any items you don't thing you will be needing
4 *And plan in to the moving planning a decluttering As after all what is the point of taking unneeded or unwanted items 

5 *Write a list of the people and companies/Organisations that need your new address 
(Tv licence , gas , water , Internet , phone , Doctors etc )
*And if moving aboard Let the tv licence people know the date your moving aboard and that your moving aboard*
*and don't forget to update with the Dvla your driving licence address *
*And it is a good idea to set up with the Royal mail a redirect service for your mail *
https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail
Moving with pets don't forget to either let the vet know the new address or to register with a new vet 
And don't forget to update your pets Mirco chip when you move 
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*and as you sort the people /companies that need the new address out tick them off the list *
6*Make sure in the moving plan you allow yourselves plenty of time , you do not want to be rushing around 
7* And make sure that as soon as you know the moving dates you book the mover you want to avoid the risk of them been fully booked if you tried booking closer to the moving date
8* In relation to the above when you start the moving plan before even knowing the exact date you should start looking for the mover you want and doing research on the Mover
(Reading feedback , checking their terms and conditions etc ) 
​9*when looking around for the mover I would suggest that only one person is responsible for this task to avoid duplicating work and causing confusing of oh have you do this or that , which movers has x spoken to or have they spoke to Y if one person is doing that stage there will be less confusing of course discuss what you have found out with your partner etc as applicable 
10* Write a list of questions you have for the mover out during the initial moving planning so that you can tick them off as you are in contact with the mover and know what you need to know 

For more moving/Packing  advice click here 

Summing up 

• Write a list of tasks needing doing 
• Write who is responsible for each task 
• Set deadlines for each task to be completed by (allowing sufficient time )
• Make sure everyone is aware who is doing what 
• Do your research on movers 
• Book the mover you want as soon as possible (don't leave things to the last moment )

I think Nelson from Team Dog has missed my there is nothing Spooky here at European relocation services Memo for Halloween 
As he has been on a hiring Spree 

*Fred the ghoul Removal Man 
Age unknown 
But claims to have hundreds and hundreds of years of Experience
Like Popcorn 
And Human flesh (so better keep him away from the customers )
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And Ben the Werewolf (plus not sure if he hired the Dog )

Age also unknown 
Experience Unknown 
Likes Unknown 
We don't know much about Ben 

Moving your items into long or short term storage ? 
Here are a few tips 

1. ensure you know the storage places rules regarding what can and can not be stored 
2. no storage place will for example allow any type of gas to be stored 
3. ​Remember to ensure anything with any liquid in it is drained ( Eg Washing machine (will need to ensure it is drained for the mover who brings it to storage anyway )
4. ensure nothing is moist or damp eg your fridge /and/or Freezer (and that the freezer is defrosted ) (and don't leave any food in either ) as to avoid mold or the likes growing developing 
5. Got a mattress you need to store ? Don't store it stood up right as after a while it will start to flop or bend Store it in a way that it can bend or sag so if possible against a wall and with a hard board at the front to stop that ​Or store then on their sides 
6. As when moving please ensure all boxes have either a lid or are seal-able to avoid the risk of contents spilling from them (especially if the storage unit is the 7 cubic metre wooden box type as they are moved around on folk lifts
7. Remember that black bags are not suitable for long term storage as they can and do after a while start to weaken and disintegrate making them harder to handle        
8. Find our main tips for moving section here   as the tips for packing boxes and glass items and the likes are the same for weather moving to a new house straight away or into Storage
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   More tips will be added yet 
   But got any tips or tricks you discovered and want to share them please feel free to do so in the comment section below