| 4 Weeks prior to move |
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| > Firstly, you need to confirm your move in date as far in advance as possible. |
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| > Start to get ready a list of fixtures you will be leaving in the house. |
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| Up to 3 Weeks prior to move |
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| > If you have one, Sort out the contents in your garage. |
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> If needed, Organise the right transport for pets. Read our Moving With Pets guide for more information. |
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| Up to 2 Weeks prior to move |
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| > Dismantle self-assembly furniture, unless your removals company have already agreed to do this for you. |
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| > Arrange to disconnect your kitchen appliances, including the washing machine, ensuring securing of the drum |
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| > Arrange to have the gas, electricity, telephone and water meters read in advance. |
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| > We advise that you start running down freezers at this point as manufacturers and the Trade Association advise against moving freezers in a full or frozen state. |
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| > Clear the loft unless your removals company has already agreed to do this for you. |
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| > Take down any sheds, greenhouse, etc that you may own. |
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| > Drain fuel from lawn mowers/motor cycles. |
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| > Take down any fixtures you will be taking with you |
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| > If its needed, make plans for your younger children to be looked after on the move day. Read our Moving With Children guide for more information. |
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| > For fabrics that are being placed into store, we recommend an anti-moth treatment. |
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| > If you are moving in or out of a flat, arrange to have use of the manual override key or priority use of the lift. |
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