This section gives advice and links about moving house, including various services that can help, for those who are either moving from or to the UK.
moving house related services
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Legal
Anthony Collins Solicitors
This website has some good advice about moving house and the legal process that needs to take place. It's useful for those who are either selling or buying.Website: www.anthonycollinssolicitors.com/individuals/movinghouse.php
Email:
Tel: 0121 200 3242
Moving House UK Limited
Professional home conveyancing for London, England and Wales - Online quotations available.Website: www.movinghouseconveyancing.com
Email:
Tel: 0845 077 4496
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Letting
Association of Residential Letting Agents
This site includes a lot of advice and information if you're thinking about renting a house through a letting agent. There is also a comprehensive list of Letting Agents who belong to the ARLA.Website: www.arla.co.uk
Email: info@arla.co.uk
Tel: 01926 496800
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Removal service advice
MoveMe
Moving house is made easy with MoveMe! Use their free move planner to plot out your move, beginning to end and find local removal services in your area.Website: www.moveme.com
OneEntry
OneEntry makes moving or shipping simple by matching your needs with the right international movers, freight forwarders or shipping companies. Post your free request with OneEntry and receive several quotes. You can then make your own choice.Website: www.oneentry.com
Really Moving - Moving Company
A free service that provides instant quotes from conveyancing solicitors, chartered surveyors and home removal companies.Website: www.reallymoving.com
Tel: 01727 238010
Relocation Bureau
We provide both departure and destination services to corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our relocation programmes have been developed to meet the requirements of multinational clients who expect, and receive, the highest possible standard of service.Website: www.reloburo.com
Email:
Tel: 01494 816650
RemoversDirect
RemoversDirect offers a free service that enables you to read feedbacks about removal companies before you actually use their services. RemoversDirect help you find a removal company in your area for free.Website: www.removersdirect.co.uk
Email:
Individual removal companies can be found here
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Research & information services
Checkmyfile.com 'Neighbourhood Search'
Neighbourhood search is provided FREE from checkmyfile.com and gives you an insight into what the neighbourhood in question is like, what the typical house type is and the financial risk associated with it. You can search your own postcode, or any other. If you are thinking of moving house, this information can be of invaluable help, as it provides, amongst many things, details of local amenities, shops, and all the essentials of life.Website: www.checkmyfile.com
Helpiammoving.com
A Free, Independent advice site which aims to point people moving house in the right direction, making life and the whole process of moving as straight forward as possible.We offer useful hints, tips, removal company search map, checklists and advice on house moves, everything from games to keep the children happy on moving day, to moving with fish.
Website: www.helpiammoving.com
Email: info@helpiammoving.com
HM Land Registry
The UK government's Land Registry website has a UK property price calculator.Website: www.landreg.gov.uk
MoveMe
Moving house is made easy with MoveMe! Use their free move planner to plot out your move, beginning to end and find local removal services in your area.Website: www.moveme.com
Moving-Quotes.co.uk
Recieve free quotes from UK removal companies to move home within the UK, Europe or Worldwide. One Form to Five companies in your area.Website: www.moving-quotes.co.uk
MovingToDos.com
MovingToDos.com is your personal assistant for your upcoming move. Here you can find useful checklists, reminders, suppliers and country specific information. All is simple and straightforward.Website: www.MovingToDos.com
National Statistics
Through this website you can find out neighbourhood statistics for any area in the UK.Website: www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Nethouseprices.com
Through this website you can see which houses have sold recently in any specified area and for how much.Website: www.nethouseprices.com
National Statistics
Through this website you can find out neighbourhood statistics for any area in the UK.Website: www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Up My Street
If you're moving back to the UK, this service can give you the lowdown on a prospective neighbourhood by keying in its postcode on this website. You'll be able to find out things like crime rates, schools and local property prices.Website: www.upmystreet.com
Your Mortgage
This site is a useful tool if you're considering buying or selling a house. There is independent advice on the latest mortgage deals, a property price calculator and other information about buying & selling.Website: www.yourmortgage.co.uk
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Utilities & other bills
I am Moving
One of the chores of leaving your house, whether moving overseas or not, is the rigmarole of contacting the electricity company, gas supplier and telecoms people - not to mention changing subscriptions etc. The 'I am Moving' secure website will do all this for you. Just enter your details once and they'll inform all the companies you want immediately. And it's free.Website: www.iammoving.com
MoveMe
Moving house is made easy with MoveMe! Use their free move planner to plot out your move, beginning to end and find local removal services in your area.Website: www.moveme.com