Start With A Plan
Give yourself enough time to organise the move, decide what you are taking and arrange the services you need.
Moving Tips
Simple moving tips to make your move easier.
From packing and preparation to moving day, these practical tips can help you stay organised throughout your move.
✓Plan your move
✓Pack more efficiently
✓Prepare for moving day
✓Make settling in easier
Practical Tips
Start with the basics.
A well organised move starts before moving day. These simple steps can help you prepare your belongings and your property.
Declutter Before Packing
Moving is a good opportunity to sort through your belongings and avoid spending time and space moving things you no longer need.
Pack Room By Room
Keeping belongings from the same room together makes boxes easier to organise and unpack when you arrive.
Label Your Boxes
Clearly label each box with its destination room and any useful handling information.
Protect Fragile Items
Use suitable protective materials and make sure fragile belongings are clearly identified before moving day.
Keep Essentials Accessible
Keep important documents, keys, chargers, medication and other everyday essentials separate from your main belongings.
Think About Access
Check entrances, stairs, lifts, parking and loading areas at both properties before moving day.
Prepare For Moving Day
Have your belongings ready, keep important items with you and make sure the moving team can access the property.
Moving Day
Keep moving day simple.
Once the planning and packing are done, focus on keeping the important things accessible and making sure both properties are ready.
Keep keys and important documents with you
Keep an essentials bag easily accessible
Take meter readings where required
Check cupboards and storage areas before leaving
Make sure access is clear for the moving team
Check your new property before unloading
Move Specific Tips
Different moves need different preparation.
Whether you are moving home, changing student accommodation or relocating an office, your preparation can be tailored around the type of move.
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Student Moves
Keep your move simple by sorting belongings before packing, keeping essential items separate and checking the access arrangements at your accommodation.
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Office Moves
Create a clear plan for furniture, equipment and workplace belongings, and consider how the move can be organised around your business operations.
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Storage
If your moving dates do not align, consider whether temporary storage could make the transition between properties easier.
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Specialist Items
For fragile, heavy, valuable or unusual belongings, provide details about size, weight and access before the move.
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Moving between London and Oxford?
If you are moving between London and Oxford, plan your collection and delivery details carefully. This can be particularly useful for students, home moves and office relocations.
Moving FAQ
Questions about preparing for a move?
Here are some quick answers to common moving questions.
What is the most important moving tip?↓
Start planning early. Having enough time to organise your belongings, packing and moving arrangements can make the process easier to manage.
How should I organise my moving boxes?↓
Pack room by room and label boxes clearly so you know where each box belongs when you arrive at your new property.
What should I keep with me on moving day?↓
Keep important documents, keys, medication, chargers and other essential personal items accessible rather than packing them away with general belongings.
How can I make moving day easier?↓
Prepare your belongings in advance, check access at both properties and keep essential items separate from the main move.
What should I do with belongings I do not need?↓
Consider donating, recycling or disposing of unwanted belongings before moving so you do not spend time and space transporting things you no longer need.
Can Loadshifters help with different types of moves?↓
Yes. Loadshifters provides home, student, office, storage, piano and specialist moving services.
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