A smooth move
Before you collect the keys to your new home you need to do some planning in advance – it will make moving in a lot less stressful if you're prepared!
Our preparing for the move checklist will help get you started.
Don't forget that you can track the legal work online.
If you're really organised you might want to start thinking ahead to any home improvements you're planning
Don't forget to inform the following of your change of address:
- Bank/Building Society
- Credit card/loan/store card companies
- DVLA and motoring organisations
- Car Insurance
- Your employer
- Local tax office
- Doctor, dentist and optician
- Schools
- TV licence, satellite and cable companies
- Catalogue companies
- Vet
- Magazine/publication subscriptions
- Library
- Newsagent
- Internet service provider
- Window cleaner
- Gyms, sports and social clubs
- Mobile phone and telephone companies
Take a look at I am moving.com - they offer a free UK change of address service
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage
Need a little help?
- By phone - Call us on 08458 50 37 05
- Apply at your local branch or Halifax Estate Agency - Find your nearest branch or Halifax Estate Agency and book an appointment with a professionally qualified Mortgage Adviser
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