🏡 Your Moving Essentials Kit
A not-so-boring guide to surviving your move like a pro
Let’s face it — moving house can feel like juggling flaming boxes while blindfolded. There’s paperwork. There’s packing. There’s the sudden panic about where you last saw your kettle.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. At Eastaway Property, we don’t just help you sell we’re with you all the way to moving day and beyond. Whether you’re relocating across town or settling into one of those lovely houses for sale in Stamford, we’ve pulled together our favourite moving services and game-changing bits to make life 100x easier.
🛡 Home Insurance
💬 What it is: Cover for your new home from the moment you exchange contracts.
🎯 Why it matters: Most people don’t realise you’re legally responsible for your new place on exchange, not completion. If something goes wrong, your insurance needs to be active.
🙌 Why we love it: Easy to set up, peace of mind included.
🔗 Try this: Compare Home Insurance Options
🚛 AnyVan – The removals lifesaver
💬 What it is: A smart removals platform that matches you with trusted van services.
🎯 Why it matters: Because moving a 3-bed house in your mate Dave’s car is not the one.
🙌 Why we love it: Quick quotes, vetted drivers, and you can book instantly online.
🔗 Book here: AnyVan Removals
Top tip: Confirm your move and pay the deposit on the day you exchange. That way, your date’s locked in.
📦 Proper Moving Boxes
💬 What it is: Heavy-duty cardboard boxes for packing like a grown-up.
🎯 Why it matters: Supermarket boxes collapse. These don’t.
🙌 Why we love it: Stackable, strong, and sized for actual stuff.
🔗 Grab them here: Moving Boxes on Amazon
Pro tip: Using quality boxes avoids breakages, saves space in the van, and keeps your back happier.
🏷 Colourful Moving Box Labels
💬 What it is: Pre-printed, colour-coded stickers.
🎯 Why it matters: So you’re not opening every box looking for the cutlery on your first night.
🙌 Why we love it: A tiny thing that saves a massive amount of stress.
🔗 Buy them here: Box Labels on Amazon
📮 Royal Mail Post Redirect
💬 What it is: A service that forwards your post from your old address.
🎯 Why it matters: Because you will forget to update your address with someone — probably your bank.
🙌 Why we love it: Catches the post you didn’t even realise you needed.
🔗 Set it up here: Royal Mail Redirection
🧾 I Am Moving – Your admin hero
💬 What it is: A totally free service that helps you update your address across loads of companies.
🎯 Why it matters: Because life’s too short to fill in 38 change-of-address forms.
🙌 Why we love it: Energy suppliers, TV licence, broadband, gym, all sorted in one place.
🔗 Start here: iammoving.com
💸 Bill Buddy – Cut the fluff, not the costs
💬 What it is: A bill comparison tool that finds better deals on your household bills.
🎯 Why it matters: New house = new start = new bills.
🙌 Why we love it: You could save hundreds. Plus, it’s genuinely easy to use.
🔗 See what you could save: Visit Bill Buddy
📋 Your Moving Day Game Plan
Let’s wrap it up with a quick checklist that’ll keep your move smooth and (almost) stress-free:
- 🏡 Get home insurance ready for the day of exchange.
- 🚚 Book removals and pay your deposit after exchange.
- 📦 Order boxes and labels in advance — don’t leave it to the last minute.
- 📮 Redirect your post so nothing important gets lost.
- 📢 Update your address with I Am Moving (it’s free!).
- 💸 Compare your bills with Bill Buddy and start fresh with better deals.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned mover, a bit of prep goes a long way. And if you’re still house hunting, don’t forget to check out our latest listings — we’ve always got exciting properties for sale in Stamford and Rutland, with viewings available until 8pm on weekdays. Because life doesn’t stop at 5pm!
Need more advice?
We’re not just here to list homes, we’re real people, giving real support, from valuation to moving day. Chat to the best estate agents in Stamford (we said it 😎) at eastaway.co.uk or message us on WhatsApp, we’re always happy to help.
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