Essential Guide to Moving House

There's so much to think about while you're moving house that you can see why it's rated as the most stressful single life change you can make. Taking time to make it easier for yourself on the day is should really be your main concern with any move.
With this in mind, the first thing you're going to need when moving house is a checklist. Now, you can make one yourself, or just get a comprehensive one from the Internet. These will usually be split by weeks before you move, with a (hopefully) reasonably small list for the big day. Have a look for some moving checklists online.
Then, you're going to need to inform everyone of your change of address before you start moving house. The post office will forward your mail for a short amount of time. Energy companies, banks, and licensing authorities such as the DVLA and local county council should also be on your checklist.
Packing will most likely be your biggest concern. The most important thing here is not to leave it to the last minute. The golden rule is to use smaller boxes for heavier items, with the boxes getting progressively larger as the items get lighter. NEVER make a box heavier than one person can handle. You'll find the on-the-day task of moving house a good deal easier with sturdy packing. Reinforce every box with three strips of packing tape on the bottom and a strip around the sides. This will add strength to your boxes.
If you have pets, there are a number of things you should do to make them feel more at home and reduce the chances of them going astray once you've completed moving house. Getting tags with your new address and phone number (and fitting them a few weeks before moving house) is a useful step. On the day of the move, and for a short time after, try to get them to stay with a friend, as there will be almost endless possibility for them to escape amongst the chaos of moving and unpacking. Once you're fully unpacked, try to make their areas seem as similar as possible. Remember smell is a hugely important sense to cats and dogs particularly.
Finally, ensure you're mentally ready for moving house once the day comes. Leave yourself as little to do on the day of the move as possible, and you might even get time to relax a little once the removal men have cleared out.