The biggest mistake people make when moving house
The biggest mistake people make when moving house is underestimating how long the process is going to take. Moving house isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. It is time consuming, takes
New rules about moving house January 2021
So, there's a new lockdown. So, what are the new rules about moving house January 2021? Quite simply – you can. In fact, it doesn’t matter what tier you’re in,
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I'm looking back on 2020 with mixed feelings. It certainly wasn't the year any of us had envisaged. Family But sitting round the table on Christmas Day,
Is switching broadband providers easy?
Is switching broadband providers easy? You would have thought so. But in true panto style “Oh no it’s not”. I’m sure there’s a joke around on “How many customer service
Procrastination, decluttering and moving house
The Spare Room of Doom Procrastination, decluttering and moving house are obviously not good bedfellows. Everyone procrastinates. Why? Often because they are not ready to make a decision and consider
Essential information for moving day
When we help people move, there is always essential information discussed for moving day. This includes packing a box full of the absolute essentials, an overnight bag and a bag
The kindness of neighbours
The kindness of neighbours sometimes blows me away. Pete and Lou are one such couple. At the beginning of lockdown, they realised their neighbours, Pat and John, who are only
Reduce your stress on house moving day
It is totally possible to reduce your stress on house moving day by planning it effectively. This means getting the right support in place. And it means thinking through your
Moving house anxiety?
Many people suffer from moving house anxiety. But identifying what is causing the anxiety might help to keep it under control. For some, moving house anxiety is magnified by their
Use a removals company if you are moving house
Use a removals company if you are moving house. This will save you time, energy and stress. But make sure they're a reputable removals company. And make sure you book
Moving house during COVID
If you’re moving house during this COVID pandemic, which lots of people are, please can I ask you to be sensitive to your suppliers COVID guidelines? An incident arose this
Downsizing and empty nesters
There are many reasons to downsize but one of my favourites is downsizing so you can be empty nesters. Those of us lucky enough to have children, love them to
Too many framed photographs?
Too many framed photographs? A real sticking point we come across time and time again when helping clients move house are the number of framed photographs they have. These might
Stay healthy and sane during your house move
It is so important to stay healthy and sane during your house move. Remember to look after yourself. It’s not ranked as the third most stressful life event after death
The Sandwich Generation
Sometime, being part of the sandwich generation is a struggle. Just as your children are leaving home, and you think you’re going to get that second chance to travel and
Why use The Homemover Specialist?
Most people find moving house stressful, so save yourself time, hassle and stress and use The Homemover Specialist. We offer a concierge house moving service. Moving house is ranked as
How to avoid being labelled a “distressed house seller”
To optimise the price you sell your house for, avoid being labelled a “distressed house seller”. Even if you are under huge pressure to sell your home quickly, for whatever
Why do we have so much “stuff”?
Why do we have so much stuff? It’s not weird to admit that you like “stuff” or that you’ve got too much of it. We’re all drawn to the pretty,
5 things that put off prospective house buyers
These are the 5 things that we have found put prospective house buyers off the fastest. The house smells Your personal detritus is everywhere The house is a mess The
The hurdles preventing your parents downsizing
It's the hurdles preventing your parents downsizing that need to be overcome rather than agreeing on the reasons for them to downsize. We all know the reasons, especially after the
Top tips for moving house during COVID-19
Here are The Homemover’s Top Tips for moving house during COVID-19. Moving house is stressful enough even in the best of times so how do you minimise the risk of
Top Tips for preparing your house for sale – clear the clutter
Clear the clutter is the second of The Homemover's Top Tips for preparing your house for sale. First impressions count On average it’ll take someone less than an episode of
Top Tips for preparing your house for sale – The Garden
This is the first of The Homemover's Top Tips for preparing your house for sale. Start with your kerb appeal and garden. First impressions count – so weed the drive,
COVID-19 and downsizing your parents
So, we’re 2 weeks into lockdown. It's now that many are realising that it may be time to start the conversation about downsizing your parents nearer to you. My parents
Decluttering – a 6-week plan
It’s funny what arrives in your inbox sometimes – this week I received an email from a company specialising in storage solutions, The Plastic Box Shop. It's a 6-week plan