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PLANNING AHEAD<br />
It’s all in the planning<br />
Whether you’re moving into a newly rented apartment or a home that<br />
you’ve saved up for yourself, you’ll have to deal with one stressful<br />
certainty: moving day. It creeps up on you with unnerving stealth, and<br />
it makes a forgetful so-and-so of everyone involved. Checklists are<br />
invaluable on occasions like this, especially when they list up all of those<br />
last-minute bits and pieces that you’re otherwise bound to forget – bits<br />
and pieces such as these...<br />
1<br />
Chase the postman<br />
Not in any dog-like fashion, of course, but you do<br />
need to ensure he knows that you’re off. Make<br />
sure you leave a forwarding address with the new<br />
owners or tenants, and be sure to inform the post<br />
office of your new location – all easily done online.<br />
2Dispense with the lurkers<br />
You’ve hired your man with a van, he’s collected<br />
your stuff and you’ve waved it a happy bon<br />
voyage. You head back into the flat, only to find that<br />
cupboard under the stairs littered with Christmas<br />
decorations and your other half’s dusty old CD<br />
collection. You could throw them out, or you could<br />
put them into on-demand storage until you’re ready<br />
to get them back. At least with the latter you can<br />
prevaricate a little longer. Who knows? CDs may<br />
make a comeback…<br />
3<br />
Treat yourself well<br />
Whether you’re moving across London or across<br />
the country, the experience is bound to take it<br />
out of you, so do yourself a favour: make up a comfy<br />
bed and stake out your nearest takeaway as soon<br />
as you get there. By the time the day ends, you’ll be<br />
thankful for a little forethought.<br />
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