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A Moving House Checklist

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Moving house can be a very stressful time and using a moving house checklist is guaranteed to lessen that stress. There’s so much to do and so many things to remember it can be easy to forget to make all the necessary arrangements. Luckily, we’ve created this handy moving checklist of all the tasks to complete when moving house so you can settle into your new home as stress-free as possible! Checklist For Moving Home In The UK Packing your belongings Things to remember before your moving day Arriving at your new property Putting items into Self Storage when moving…

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Moving to Recovery: The 2014 Housing Market

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2014 was a busy year for house movers, with the UK reaching a 7-year high on housing values and house sales. In the US, sales of houses started to decline, although the value started to creep back up after prices slumped dramatically between 2010-2012. For a huge range of interesting fact about the housing market in 2014, please check out the infographic below: Please include attribution to https://www.binghamselfstorage.co.uk when sharing this infographic. Although not quite as dramatic of a year, houses in the US still increased in value by 6.4% on average. Not bad. Despite houses in America being typically…

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Moving Abroad – What You Need to Do and Know

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How To Move Away From The UK With the weather as it often is in the UK, there’s no surprise that some of even the most patriotic Brits are tempted by moves ashore. If you are planning to emigrate and find a lifetime of happiness elsewhere, there are a number of things you’ll need to know and a rather a lot of things you’ll need to check off your moving overseas checklist. Deciding Where To Emigrate From The UK Which sun-kissed destination (or snow-kissed, depending on your preference) you end up calling home is a matter of personal choice, but…

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How To Prevent Mould in Storage Containers

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Dampness is one of the worst things that furniture can be exposed to. Moist, humid environments can cause mould and mildew to take hold, seriously damaging your furniture and also creating a potential health hazard. If you need to store some furniture in one of our furniture storage options for a prolonged period of time, it is a good idea to take some precautions to prevent damp damage. What is Mould, Mildew, and Damp? Also known as “damp” mould and mildew are both fungi that thrive in dark moist environments. You may have seen this growing in your bathroom or…

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The Jobs You Should Never Leave Until Moving Day…

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Moving day can be a stressful time with too much to do and plenty of potential to go wrong. We’ve made a list of some of the things movers make the mistake of leaving until the last minute and suggested some handy tips that can help make your big move run smoothly. 1.    Don’t Pack on the Day Packing will very likely take a lot longer than you think. Whatever you do, don’t decide to pack on the day! Allow yourself more than enough time and begin packing your belongings as early as possible. Try boxing up items you know…

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Top Moving Tips for Students

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If you’re a student, there’s a good chance you will end up moving homes at least twice during your time at university. By then you will likely be a seasoned house-moving expert, but for now here’s some handy tips to help you avoid some of the pitfalls student movers may face.   Find Out If Your House Is Furnished This one might sound straight forward but in actual fact it can be a big problem. Even if your new contract states that the house is furnished, it’s better to do you research and find out what is actually there. Often…

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How To Find The Best Moving Company For You

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Finding the best moving company to help you move all your belongings from one home to another is an essential part of the moving experience. Moving house is a stressful enough experience, without worrying if the actual moving aspect will go smoothly or not. Therefore, it’s vitally important that you pick a moving company that will give you the best service possible at the most affordable rates. But, with so many moving companies out there, how do you go about choosing the best of the crop? This guide from Bingham Self Storage should show you exactly how to find a…

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Top Packing Tips to Keep Fragile Valuables Safe for Self Storage or Moving

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If you’re ever faced with the situation of having to pack away personal belongings and valuables, then the most important thing you’ll want to ensure is that they stay in perfect condition during this time. Here is some top packing tips worth taking on board. Don’t pack all the same It’s really essential to understand that different items and materials require different techniques or conditions for packing and being stored away – so don’t think a single packing strategy will do. If you understand the requirements of each item, then it will be a good starting point for a safe…

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