Moving blog and guides
Plain, practical help for anyone moving in West Yorkshire or further afield. No jargon and no fluff.
Moving house checklist
A week-by-week UK timeline you can work through, from eight weeks out to your first week in the new home. Print-friendly.
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Man and van or removal company?
Not sure whether you need a man and van or a full removals team? Here is how to work out which one suits your move.
Read the guideHow to pack fragile items
Glassware, china, mirrors and electronics have their own rules. Here is how to pack them so they travel safely.
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Moving to a Pennine village
Village life in the Pennines is lovely, but narrow lanes and stone cottages need a bit of planning on moving day.
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Moving house in winter in West Yorkshire
Short days, cold hands and the odd bit of snow. Here is how to keep a winter move in West Yorkshire on track.
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Moving into a city-centre flat in Leeds
Lifts, loading bays and building rules all shape a city-centre flat move in Leeds. Here is how to plan it.
Read the guideWhat removal companies won't move
Gas bottles, paint, fuel, pets and cash all stay off the van. Here is the full list, the reasons, and what to do with each.
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How to film a video for a removal quote
A two-minute walkthrough on your phone can replace a home visit. Here is exactly what to film so your fixed price is accurate.
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Removal costs explained: what you pay for when you move house
Removal costs come down to a handful of things: how much you have, how easy it is to reach, how far it goes and how long it takes. Here is how each one affects your quote.
Read the guideMoving from Huddersfield to London: a planning guide
A move from Huddersfield to London is a long day on the road with a city at the end of it. Here is how to plan the timing, the parking and the keys so it runs smoothly.
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Moving from Huddersfield to Manchester: crossing the Pennines
Huddersfield and Manchester are close on the map, but the Pennines sit in between. Here is how to plan the route, the weather and the city-end access.
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Moving to Huddersfield: a practical area guide
From town-centre flats to Pennine villages, Huddersfield's areas feel very different. Here is a practical guide to where things are and what moving there involves.
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Student moves in Huddersfield: end of term and start of term
Moving between halls, shared houses and home is part of student life in Huddersfield. Here is how to plan it around tenancy dates, housemates and deposits.
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Helping an older relative downsize or move
Downsizing is as much about feelings as furniture. Here is how to help a parent or older relative sort, plan and move at a pace that suits them.
Read the guideMoving house with pets
Pets notice change long before the van arrives. A practical plan for dogs, cats, small animals and fish, from the week before to the first fortnight.
Read the guideWho to tell when you move house
A clear UK checklist of who needs your new address, from council tax and the DVLA to your energy supplier, GP and bank, and when to tell them.
Read the guideHow to pack a kitchen for a move
The kitchen takes longer to pack than any other room. Here is the order to do it in, the materials you need and what to keep out until the end.
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Office move checklist for small businesses
A practical timeline for moving a small office, from checking your lease to updating HMRC, Companies House and your Google Business Profile.
Read the guideQuestions about moving
Start with your date, then get a removal quote and work through our moving house checklist from about eight weeks out.
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