Are you thinking of downsizing your home or business premises? If so, you’re not alone. More and more people in the UK are giving up their large properties in favour of smaller abodes. Read on to find out how to downsize your home in 2021. Top tips for downsizing your property There are many benefits to downsizing. Not only can it provide you with a property that’s easier to manage...
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Many Metro Removals’ customers seeking removals in Market Harborough and Kettering wonder if they can move their mortgage from one property to another. If you’re ready to relocate but you already have a mortgage on the property you’re in, you may be wondering where you stand. Although moving house when you have a mortgage may seem like a minefield, things may become much clearer once you know the facts. Let’s...
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Moving house for the first time can be incredibly exciting. Not only will you have more space to do as you please, but you’ll also have more freedom, with the power to make your own rules. However, moving out of your parents’ house and into your own place can also be daunting. From making sure your finances are in order, to packing up your belongings, there’s a lot to remember....
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If you are moving home and you have kids you could find yourself asking the question "how does moving house affect children?". Moving house with children in tow can be a little daunting. After all, relocating is hard enough solo, so it can even more challenging when kids are involved. Although house moving can be difficult for children, there are ways to make the process easier for them. At Metro...
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Moving house is often said to be one of the most life’s most stressful events. Not only does the change and uncertainty make people anxious, but it can also be difficult in a practical sense. After all, moving everything you own to a new property can be challenging to say the least! That’s why the team at Metro Removals have created a moving house checklist to help relocating easier. Read...
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Do you want to move house but are worried about doing so during the coronavirus outbreak? Then you’re not alone. COVID-19 has delayed many house moves, with thousands of buyers and renters pressing pause on their relocations. Fortunately, as the government has relaxed lockdown restrictions, it’s also updated its guidance on moving to a new house. It says that unless you have COVID-19 or you’re self-isolating, you can move house,...
Read moreMoving house can be a stressful time, and many people draw comfort from rituals that take the uncertainty away and reassure them that they will be safe and prosperous in their new home. There are a variety of interesting traditions from around the world to choose from, depending on what your religion, beliefs or preferences are. If you simply want to start your stay in a new place with good...
Read moreMoving home can be a scary process, partly because of just how many unknowns are involved. Timescales are some of the biggest unknowns, simply because of just how much they can vary from person to person and family to family. In an ideal world, moving home can take around six weeks, but perhaps a more realistic figure is three months. While that leaves a fair amount of room in between,...
Read moreWith all the stress involved with moving for us, it’s easy to forget about the effect that it could have on our pets. When it comes to cats, we’re in the habit of thinking that they don’t take much looking after. That is, in comparison to dogs, cats are independent and self-sufficient, so there’s not much we need to do to make them feel at home, or so the assumption...
Read moreMoving home is about as stressful as it gets, but moving overseas requires a whole new level of preparation. Besides all the packing, there are a hundred and one logistical tasks that we have to take care of, so it’s vital that we’re organised before the big day arrives. In light of this, this month, the team at Metro Removals are on hand to walk you through the dos and...
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