The House Move: How Much Will It Cost You?
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
Let’s start with the bad news. The average home move today costs £11,000 outside of London and a staggering £31,000 inside of London. Scary stuff indeed, so just what makes up this figure? Let’s take a look and find out… Diving into those figures Lloyds Banking Group recently undertook a little research as to how […]
Read ArticleThe Big Move to University of York – Essential Tips
Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Your results are in and you’ve been unconditionally accepted. It’s official – you’re off to the University of York – a university that holds an incredibly respectable 20th place positon in the league tables, in a city steeped in history, culture and bustling with nightlife and things to do. Settling Off To The University Of York […]
Read ArticleSmall House Move Mistakes That Could Cost You
Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
Moving – it might be stressful, but it’s pretty straightforward, right? Just a matter of packing up your belongings on mass and a frantic day ahead. Well, unfortunately there are some common errors that movers make that result in unexpected outgoings, delays or both. Here’s what to avoid when it’s time to say goodbye to […]
Read ArticleSelf-Loading Versus Full Removal Service: Which One Is Right for You?
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
Van rental or full removal service – the choice is one that you’ll need to make in good time as your property move approaches. But which is right for your unique circumstances? Here, we explain why self-loading versus a full removal service is way more than a matter of just price point. A self-drive service […]
Read ArticleOvercoming the Stress of a Home Move
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
It’s long since been well-known that moving is one of the most stressful events in our lifetimes, however recent research has found that it’s actually on-par with divorce, and given that we move, on average, five times in our lives, it makes sense to be proactive when it comes to stress management during a move […]
Read ArticleMoving to York – An Insight into Your New Neighbourhood
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
York is making a name for itself as a property hotspot, having climbed from 12th place in 2013, to 9th place as of 2015 in a list of best places to live (uSwitch); and with the average York property today boasting a value of £278,734 (rising by 5.25% over the last year alone) it seems […]
Read ArticleMoving Offices – Is Extra Insurance Worth the Money?
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
If you’re soon to be moving your business, you may well have been busy gathering quotes from removal firms. Following the third or fourth, you may have wondered just why it is that some office removal companies include insurance in the price, and others don’t – instead requiring that you pay an additional fee. Here […]
Read ArticleMoving House in York: Don’t Forget to Do These Commonly Forgotten Tasks
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
You’ve created a million and one checklists, ticked off your inventory and have a day by day run down as to what needs doing and when. However, with all the organisation and move management skills in the world, there are tasks that are often forgotten, here’s what you may have overlooked. 1. Create an essentials […]
Read ArticleMotorbike transport: The Complete How To
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
Your motorbike – it’s not just a means of transportation, but rather your pride and joy (and an expensive bit of pride and joy at that). Whether re-locating, selling your bike or making a service appointment following a breakdown, you need to know how to move your motorbike safely, and securely – for which, here […]
Read ArticleHouse Moves – How to Take Care with Your Tech
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
The average UK home has around £1,200 worth of electrical and technological goods (Wrap), which can make for quite the challenge come the time to pack up each gadget for move day. Here’s how you can take care of what is likely a lot of expensive tech when you move. 1. Ideally you should use […]
Read ArticleHouse Move in York: 4 Tips for Perfectly Packed Boxes
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
Boxes, packaging materials and packing techniques – not the most exciting of topics, nor is packing something that you really want to face. But here we are – if you want to move your items safely, and for your most prized possessions to arrive in one piece, you’re going to need a few tips from […]
Read ArticleHouse Hunt like A Pro: Tips for First Time Buyers
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Despite neigh Sayers of the property market awaiting a cool down of property values and sales over the coming months, expert opinion after expert opinion has been well and truly de-bunked by the stats which show the UK still going strong. As a first time house buyer, this means that you must often be quick […]
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