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Relocating to a new home is a big change no matter whether you are moving within the same city or neighbourhood or to a new town or country. It is a major shift that leads to even more changes. No, we are not talking about the obvious things such as changing your commute route to work or signing up your kids to a school that is closer to your new house. We are referring to changes that many forget such as changing:
- Door locks
- Council Tax address
- Mailing address
- Your health care provider and doctor
- The batteries of the smoke detectors in your new home
They may seem like small and unimportant tasks but do not underestimate them.
Your door locks
Even if the property’s previous owner assures you that you have all the spare keys for the house, it is always best to replace the door locks. It will make you feel safe in your new home.
Council Tax address
If you have moved to an area that is under the government of a council different from your old one, you will need to update your address for Council Tax. Otherwise, you may end up paying taxes in two different councils.
Mailing address
You do not need to have a pen friend or to be subscribed to a ton of magazines and local newspapers to update your mailing address. By doing so, you will be able to receive important payment notices and correspondence on time.
Your doctor
Hopefully, you have taken care of that before your relocation. Finding a good doctor that can meet your needs can take time. And when you finally find the right one for you, you need to arrange for your medical records to be transferred to your new health provider. Therefore, handle this job a couple of weeks prior to your move. Seeking for a new doctor is much like looking for a team of movers. It requires research and patience to find the most reliable man with a van in Finchley N2, N3, N12, for instance. But ultimately, the effort will be worth it.
Smoke detector batteries
One of the first things you need to do when you walk into your new property is to check if the smoke detectors in it are working properly. If they don’t, have them replaced as soon as you can. But even if they are brand-new and in a tip-top condition, change their batteries. You have no way of knowing when the previous owners have last updated them. So, you need to play it safe.
There are a few cases in which you do not really need to make any of the above-mentioned changes. For example, if you are a student who is about to move to a rental flat or your university’s Halls of Residence, all you will need to do is find a cost-efficient student removal service in London. Moving out of your parent’s home is a major life change in its own right which is why you need to have the right professionals by your side.