Rock on, guitarist! You got the gig – here’s what you need to take
Friday, August 2nd, 2019
Well, well, well – call you Freddie Mercury and the master of arpeggios, you’ve got your very first gig with an audience that doesn’t involve your nan (or at least, doesn’t involve just your nan… on her own, with a packet of bourbons). For this big step, you need to be prepared. So we’ve put […]
Read ArticlePut your back into it: The slipped disc-free method for moving large items
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
Between moving expensive tech and managing a move with a dog in tow, one of the toughest tasks you’re going to have to face on moving day is wrestling with your bulky, awkward items (that just so happen to also be 100kg). Get it wrong, and at best you face scuffed skirting boards and damaged […]
Read ArticleMoving your motorbike? You’ve got three options…
Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Biker – you love your motorbike; to you, it’s not just a mode of transportation or a collection of nuts and bolts. It’s your pastime – your pride and joy, and if you’re soon to move it, and can’t or won’t be riding it, you need to make a careful decision as to just how […]
Read ArticleHow to pack your moving van like a Jedi Knight
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose” OK, that may not be the best Yoda quote to use when it comes to moving. But the point is, we’re Yoda, and you’re our Luke Skywalker – by the end of this blog, you’re going to be transformed into a Jedi Master mover. Leia […]
Read ArticleHow to move cross country and not lose your cat
Monday, April 1st, 2019
Last year we blogged about how to move with Fido in tow. Now it’s the turn of his arch-nemesis. Here’s how to not only move with a cat in the car, but how to move cross country. 1. Before you go – Make sure your cat’s tag and microchip is updated Before you make the […]
Read ArticleHomebuyer – 36 Questions to ask your seller
Friday, March 1st, 2019
Buying a home is probably the biggest decision you’ll make in your lifetime, and BOY, is it complicated. Between reading every single line of that contract and researching local areas online, the seller themselves can be a pivotal source of information as to whether you should make an offer, or walk on by. Here are […]
Read ArticleYork and romance – Six perfect days out for couples
Sunday, February 10th, 2019
York – it’s a stunning city of architecture, entertainment and art. Steeped in history and brimming with restaurants, attractions and shops, it’s safe to say that there’s more than a fair share for things to see and do for the loved-up couple, and here we want to share six of the very best. 1. Travel […]
Read ArticleFlying high: the best cities to set up shop
Friday, February 1st, 2019
Costs, connections, infrastructure and business networks – there are many factors to consider when selecting a city to call home for your business, and these are just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re feeling overwhelmed as to where to start up, you may just want to start your research here. Birmingham There may never […]
Read ArticleBusiness as usual – Five questions to ask your business removals firm
Tuesday, January 1st, 2019
You’re all set to make the most of your business move and its positive impact on the bottom line (and if you aren’t, you should probably read our guide: Six ways to make a business move profitable). Now? You need a commercial removals firm. Here’s what you should ask them, when weighing up your options. […]
Read Article7 days. And counting – How to move in one week
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
The countdown is on, you’ve got to be out in a week. Whether a cash buyer has sprung up from nowhere, or you’re a tenant and you’ve left everything until (almost) the last minute, you have 7 days. Not a minute more. With so much to do, we’d better get moving… here’s our how to. […]
Read ArticleA magic wand – Make your new home cosy in 2 hours flat
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
It was weeks, possibly months in the planning. And now that you’re in, everything is in utter, complete turmoil. The bad news is that you can expect this chaos for at least a couple more weeks. The good news is there are seven fast tasks that you can do to make your home, feel like […]
Read ArticleAutumn in York
Monday, October 15th, 2018
Picture this: the summer’s drawing to a close, and orange autumn leaves brighten the cobbled street. There’s a crisp light breeze and bright blue sky – under which sits a skyline of gothic architecture, medieval buildings and the grandeur of three, four, five storey Georgian mansions. Welcome to York in the Autumn – a time […]
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