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Moving 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 moreWhen reading the word ‘tax’ in relation to moving house, it might inspire a feeling of dread. But worry not - Metro Removals is here to dispel any inhibitions you may have in relation to understanding and paying your council tax. Moving house can be a lengthy task, often with unexpected costs cropping up. However, with a methodical approach and some simple preparation, your council tax bill does not...
Read moreWhen you’re moving home, it can feel as though there are a thousand and one things to do. What’s more, once you’ve finally finished the move, there are still plenty of administrative tasks left to complete, many of which will include informing the relevant people about your recent move. In order to make this process simpler, this month, the team at Metro Removals will provide a checklist of people you...
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...
Read moreCommercial Removal Checklist While moving house is stressful, moving office is that little bit more complicated. There are documents to keep, budgets to adhere to and a whole new office plan to create - things are going to get a little manic! So, whether your business premises are small or large, there are going to be some important steps you will need to take in order for the moving process...
Read moreWhen you’re moving home, packing up all your things can be stressful. You’ve got cutlery, artwork and all manner of fragile personal possessions - let’s face it, knowing how to pack up all these different items in the correct manner can be extremely difficult. And then there’s electrical items: arguably the most expensive and complex pieces of equipment that you will need to transport, and also the ones which come...
Read moreYes, you should. Moving home is already hard work because the removal process requires more than just picking up items and shifting them. Things must be wrapped, taken apart, and possessions that need specialist care, like a piano, need extra TLC to ensure that it remains working at its optimal capacity. Don’t damage the floors or yourself for that matter - get an expert to do the heavy lifting. ...
Read moreWhen moving home we all feel a little upside down, leaving memories behind and parting with the familiar. Thing is, you already know about it - imagine what it’s like for your cat or dog. They won’t be expecting to get up and leave forever, no longer able to run around their favourite patch of the garden and forced to leave their toys behind that they dug into the lawn...
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