Movesmith guides
Moving house, minus the guesswork
Practical, jargon-free guides to the bits of moving that catch people out — council tax, costs, admin and timing. Written to be useful, not to sell you anything.
Tools
Moving essentials
- How Fixed-Price Removals WorkA fixed price works best when the addresses, inventory, access and services accurately describe the move you want completed.Read the guide →
- Moving-Day Checklist and Plan ChangesRecheck the addresses, inventory, access, contacts and essentials—and update the booking early if a material detail changes.Read the guide →
- Moving House: The Complete UK Guide & ChecklistEverything you need to move home in the UK without the stress: a week-by-week checklist, an honest breakdown of what it costs, who to notify, and how to make moving day run smoothly.Read the guide →
Costs & admin
- Council Tax When Moving HouseTell both your old and new councils, expect a final bill from one and a fresh bill from the other, and claim any discount you're due. Here's exactly how council tax works when you move home in the UK.Read the guide →
- How Much Does It Cost to Move House?Moving costs split into two buckets: the move itself (removals, packing, cleaning) and the transaction (conveyancing, survey, Stamp Duty if you're buying, or a deposit if you're renting). Here's what each actually costs and where the money hides.Read the guide →
- Change of Address Checklist: Who to Tell When You MoveWhen you move, no one updates your address for you. Tell both councils, your bank, employer, DVLA, HMRC, GP, utilities and insurers — and set up a Royal Mail redirect as a safety net. Here's the full list, grouped and in order.Read the guide →
- House clearance costs in the UK — and when it is actually a removalTypical UK house clearance prices, and how to tell clearance (disposal) from a household removal. Clearance is not currently offered.Read the guide →
Types of move
- Moving To or From Self-StorageCheck the facility, the unit-to-van route and the home address before moving belongings into or out of self-storage.Read the guide →
- Flat Removals: Parking, Stairs and LiftsWalk the full route from each room to the lawful loading point and check the same access details at the destination.Read the guide →
- Moving Out of Halls in LondonCheck your contract end date first — it is usually earlier and stricter than students expect. Then sort the gap before your next tenancy, decide what is genuinely worth moving, and leave the room in a state that gets your deposit back.Read the guide →