- Fill in our information questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible.
- Choose the type of survey you require on the property and if you need any assistance please telephone us.
- Agree arrangements for building insurance with your Lender or an alternative.
- Draw out any savings being used for the deposit and ensure they are ready and available to pay over on signing of contracts.
- Enquire at the council if you have concerns about the potential development and neighbouring land.
- Exchange of contracts
- Book removers or hire a van to move yourself.
Contact the following authorities in the area you are moving to and arrange for the account at your new house to be transferred to your name:-
- Gas
- Electricity
- Council Tax
- Water rates
- Telephone*
* If you want the telephone at your new house, ask your Seller not to have it disconnected, or you will have to pay a reconnection charge. If you are taking any Gas appliances with you, arrange to have them connected at your new house on completion.
Make sure you know where the keys for your new house can be collected. These will be by the Seller direct or with the Agents.
If you are living in rented accommodation:-
Tell the landlord when you are moving out and arrange to settle the bills.
Let the following know you are moving:-
- Bank
- Building Society
- Credit cards
- Insurance company (car, life insurance, health insurance)
- Driving insurance and car registration documents.
- TheAA/RAC
- Doctor, Hospital, Dentist
- Post office
- Ask for your mail to be redirected.
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