Here is your comprehensive step-by-step guide to moving in the UK, including packing tips, who you need to contact, moving costs and what to expect on your moving day.

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What this guide is for

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful

Moving home is one of the most stressful events – but knowing that doesn’t make it any easier.


What does help is getting practical, tested advice from moving experts like us. We’ve helped thousands of people move home, whether they’re new arrivals to the UK, first-time movers or experienced professionals.


Below, you’ll find all our top tips to make your home move as simple as possible. There’s also an easy way to save yourself stress, money and an average of 7 hours of admin. Book your utility setup call with our team today and get everything sorted for free.

Before your move

The pre-move to do list

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Budgeting your move

What’s the average cost of moving?

Moving home is expensive, with costs quickly piling up as you prepare and during the move itself. The largest single cost in most moves is paying for professional removal services. The average one bedroom home removal in the UK costs £507, while moving out of a four bedroom home costs an average of £1,752.

What are some unexpected costs of moving?

Budgeting for your move is also complicated by the number of unexpected costs that can pop up. Extra services like specialty removal, storing items if there’s a gap between properties being available or professional cleaning can add hundreds of pounds to your expenses.

Ways to save on moving costs

Luckily, there are lots of ways to cut down on the cost of moving. We have guides on how to find free moving boxes, save on the cost of all your moving supplies and top tips on making moving more affordable, all on our blog.

Look for broadband early

It can take as long as a month for a property to be connected to broadband internet in the UK, so we’d recommend placing an order as far before the move as possible. If you’ll still be offline for too long you can opt for a short-term mobile internet package to cover you before the start of your main service.

Before your move

Who to contact about your move

Budgeting your move

Tips to make moving less stressful

Some of the stresses of moving are unavoidable. You’re going to have to say goodbye to the place you called home and settle in somewhere else, usually to a tight schedule.

However, going into your move well prepared and with a good plan is the best way to reduce your stress. Make sure part of that plan is getting the help you need , whether that’s a friend helping you pack or our team of Connections Experts handling all of your utility admin.

Decluttering is key

The less you have to move with, the less time you need to spend packing, loading, unloading and unpacking. Decluttering before you move can save you hours of time as well as a lot of stress – read our top tips for clearing out your unwanted items here.

What are some unexpected costs of moving?

Pets add another layer of stress and complication to moving day, especially larger pets like dogs. Dogs are usually territorial, and the move to a new area can be disorientating. They also tend to stick to routines, which are disrupted by the new environment. 

You can read our guide to making moving home with your furry friends easier here, with top tips for preparing for moving day and the move itself.

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Moving day

Most important tasks on your moving day

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