Moving house in the UK
Work out your notice and moving dates, allow for a gap between homes and know what to tell the removal company.
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House moving company guides, news and advice
House Moving Companies is a place to read about moving home. We publish practical guides, moving news and helpful articles about packing, parking, house removals and shipping your belongings abroad.
The website is run by a working removal company. Read the advice when you are planning a move, and if you need a price, you can send us a quote request.
Ready to arrange your move? Request a moving quote.
- Practical moving information
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- Onemove Limited, company no. 08717311
Start with the part of your move you need help with
You might be moving out of a rented flat, packing a family home or sending furniture to another country. Find the information you need before choosing a moving date or making a booking.
Packing your belongings
Plan the boxes, protect fragile items and keep the things you will need on moving day within reach.
Start with packing adviceParking and loading access
Check where a van can load, who controls the parking space and what the crew needs to know about stairs and lifts.
Check your moving areaInternational movers and shipping
Read about overseas removals, customs paperwork and the arrangements that change when your belongings cross a border.
Explore international movingLatest house moving news and guides
Browse all news and articlesRead our latest published articles on moving home, overseas relocation and changes that can affect your plans. Each article shows its publication date. Where a rule or requirement matters, follow the source links and check how it applies to your move.
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Moving out of a rented home under the Renters' Rights Act
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International Movers
Moving to Thailand from the UK: The Order That Saves You Money
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Moving Abroad
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Global Shipping Services
Shipping a London Flat Abroad: the Access Problem
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Packing advice you can use before moving day
Start by deciding what is going with you. Go through one room at a time and make a list of the furniture and boxes. It gives you a packing plan and helps a house moving company understand the size of the job.
If you want the movers to pack, tell them before agreeing the booking. Ask which materials and items are included and whether packing needs an earlier visit.
Moving to India? Read the UK to Mumbai packing checklist-
Label by room and contents
Write the destination room and a short description on each box. Mark fragile contents so you can find them when unpacking.
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Keep heavy boxes manageable
Use smaller boxes for books and other heavy items. Close and secure the base before filling a box, and avoid overloading it.
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Protect breakable items
Wrap fragile pieces separately and fill the gaps so they cannot knock against each other. Tell the movers about anything that needs special handling.
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Keep essentials with you
Set aside keys, documents, chargers and the things you will need for the first night. Keep them out of the boxes being loaded into the van.
International removals and overseas shipping
Moving abroad means thinking beyond the collection date. Your furniture may travel separately from you, and the destination can affect the paperwork, delivery arrangements and what you can take.
Before booking an international moving company, ask what the quote includes: packing, collection, transport, customs handling and delivery at the other end. Explain any dates when you will be unable to receive your belongings.
Start with our international moving information, then read the guide relevant to your destination.
- Moving to Berlin in Germany
- Customs paperwork for a UK to India move
- Planning a move to Thailand from the UK
- Shipping furniture from a London flat
Moving information from a working removal company
House Moving Companies is run by Onemove Limited. We publish house moving guides, industry news and practical articles for people who want to understand a move before making decisions.
The information is here for you to read and use. You can find out how to prepare a property for loading, what to ask about a moving quote and what needs checking before an overseas shipment.
Read our editorial policy for how we handle sources and corrections, or find out more about the company behind the website.
Need a quotation for your move?
Send us the details online and we will get back to you about a quotation. Include your moving addresses, preferred date, furniture and boxes, and the access at both properties.
Questions about the website and planning a move
What will I find on this website?
House moving guides, news and useful articles about UK removals, packing, parking, international movers and overseas shipping. Start with the subject you need help with, or search the article library.
Who runs the website?
House Moving Companies is run by Onemove Limited, a working removal company. Publishing moving information is the main purpose of the website, and you can also submit a request for a moving quotation.
Is this a removal company comparison website?
No. We publish moving information and run a removal business. If you would like a quotation, send us the details through the relevant moving form and we will get back to you about your request.
Can I read the guides without requesting a quote?
Yes. The published guides, news and articles are open to read. You can use the packing advice, moving information and source links while you plan, whether you request a quotation or arrange the move yourself.
What should I include in a moving quote request?
Tell us the collection and delivery addresses, your preferred date and what you are taking. Include stairs, lifts, parking and any help you need with packing. Use the UK moving form for a domestic move or the international form for a move abroad.
Where should I check rules that may have changed?
Check the article's date and follow its source links. Confirm current parking rules with the relevant authority and destination requirements with the official source or your international mover. Our editorial policy explains how sources and corrections are handled.
Keep reading while you plan your move
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