Psychological studies show that moving home is one of the most stressful life events, on a par with divorce and losing your job. But, with the right planning and organisation, you can take the anxiety out of moving.

Six weeks before move

1. •Decide on a moving date and book a date with Vantastic
   

2. •Think about buying boxes (click here to browse now)
   

3. •Order household goods. Arrange delivery dates around your moving date.
   

4. •Arrange your utilities. Notify gas, electricity, water and other home suppliers of your move.
   

5. •Clear the clutter. Donate items you no longer want to local charity shops
   

6. •Think ahead. Draw up a plan of where you want furniture and items to go in your new home.
   

Two weeks before move

1. •Finalise moving day arrangements.
   

2. •Home insurance. Check your items will be covered during transit, or plan extra contents cover.
   

3. •Buy boxes from here
   

4. •Start packing. Put items such as books and CDs into boxes. Don't forget to label what is in the box before you seal it.
   

5. •Don't pack everything. Packing up essential or everyday items is a waste of time this early on.
   

6. •Take down fitted items. Pack mirrors, shelves and light fittings.
   

7. •Change your address. Arrange for mail to be redirected with the post office and inform banks and other correspondents.
   

8. •Subscriptions. Cancel newspaper, magazine and milk deliveries to your home.
   

9. •Set up suppliers for your new home. Compare the market and find the best value deal for gas and electricity, home phone, broadband and digital TV
   

10. •Arrange a time to pick up keys. You don't want to be locked out on moving day.
    

The day before

1. •Pack essentials. Arrange a box with items you'll need to hand on the day of the move.
   

2. •Move boxes downstairs. This will help you load your items quickly on the day.
   

3. •Label boxes. Mark on every box what it contains, and which room it came from.
   

4. •Confirm your booking with Vantastic
   

5. •Don't forget your clock. This is the item that's most likely to be left behind accidentally.
   

6. •Organise paperwork. Keep legal documents and identification to hand for picking up keys etc.
   

7. •Last minute checks. Revisit each room one last time to check you've packed everything.
   

8. •Buy some bubbly. When the hard work is over, you can congratulate yourself on a well organised move.
   

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