Preparing for the move - what can I do?

[PetuniaLop]

Radically decluttered and cleaned prior to marketing so what I have is what I'll take. Just me and Ddog, no DC. If all goes well hope to move in 8 weeks fairly locally. Not confident yet that chain will hold so won't start packing yet but feel the need to do something in preparation for the move. To keep busy and stop me fretting. What can I do to feel productive; that will contribute somehow to the move?

Good luck with 8 weeks. Im in a super short chain (FTB-us-empty house) and we are already in week 8. Our solicitors despite being local and not a factory firm are slow and unresponsive.

To answer your question though;

1. get boxes and packing materials ready. I would pack up winter clothes and stuff now it's spring.
2. clean the kitchen cupboards. You'll be surprised at all the stuff in them such as out of date food.
3. get all your paperwork out and in order to hand to the solicitors. Things such as recent CT bills, warranties etc

Get quotes from movers (if you are using them) and packers (ditto) and keep checking availability.

Make a list of what you will need straight away in the new house: kettle, mugs, teabags / spoons, loo roll etc. When the time comes, put them in a separate box that goes with you, not the movers!

Get the paperwork you will need to let companies know about your move, like the post re-routing forms from the Post Office, and get them filled out ready (not with new address yet, not u til you’ve exchanged and know it’s definitely happening plus have a move date). Also make copies of any of the paperwork you will need to provide, check if originals are required or if copies need to be certified.

Get quotes from local removal forms that have been recommended. Get quotes for their packing services too? Sometimes they offer it cheaply as a loss leader, and it saves huge amounts of time and stress.

Think about how you will manage Ddog on the day. Can they stay at a friends house that day so they aren’t underfoot, nor being stressed by all the activity? Might be worth asking around.

These are really useful suggestions and just the sort of things I need to give me something to focus on.