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Business Storage in London for Promotional Merchandise

Business storage London Business Storage in London for Promotional Merchandise
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Running a business in London means making the most of every square foot of office space. When you're dealing with promotional merchandise - from branded pens and bags to exhibition banners and seasonal promotional items - your valuable office space quickly becomes cluttered storage. Smart businesses use professional business storage to keep promotional materials secure, organised, and accessible without sacrificing workspace. Why London Businesses Need Dedicated Promotional Storage Office Space Is Too Valuable London office rents average £40-80 per square foot annually. Using that expensive space to store boxes of promotional items that you only need occasionally makes no financial…

How to Use Storage When Downsizing

storage Wimbledon How to Use Storage When Downsizing
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Downsizing doesn't mean you have to lose everything you care about. Smart use of storage gives you time to make thoughtful decisions about your belongings rather than hasty choices under moving pressure. Why Storage Makes Downsizing Easier When you're moving to a smaller home, you're dealing with two challenges at once: the stress of moving and the emotional difficulty of deciding what to keep. Storage separates these challenges, letting you focus on one at a time. The traditional approach: Make all decisions before moving day, often discarding items you later regret losing. The storage approach: Move everything out safely, take…

Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?

Five men pose in front of a Happy2Move removals truck parked on a gravel driveway, with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day, showcasing the team's dedication to their jobs. Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
17 Jun 2025
7 Min. To Read

Moving house whilst juggling storage needs? Trying to coordinate multiple companies for your house move? There's a better way - one that saves time, money, and significantly reduces the stress of an already complicated process. https://youtube.com/shorts/PQ1AOYZIAgw At Happy2Move, we've designed our domestic storage and removals services to work seamlessly together, because we understand that modern house moves rarely follow the simple "out of one home, straight into another" pattern. Why Moving and Storage Often Go Hand in Hand The Reality of Modern House Moves Property chains delay: Your ideal completion date rarely aligns perfectly with when you need to vacate…

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Piano protected by transit blankets Do Removal Companies Offer Specialised Services for Items Like Pianos?

Do Removal Companies Offer Specialised Services for Items Like Pianos?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
14 Jan 2025
5 Min. To Read

Moving home is a significant undertaking, and while most of your belongings can be packed into boxes and moved without too much fuss, some items require a little more thought. You might be wondering, “Can a standard removal company handle my grandmother's antique grandfather clock or the piano I've had since childhood?” The answer is not always a simple yes or no.  While many removal companies can move basic items, when it comes to particularly large, fragile, or valuable items – things like pianos, large artworks, or delicate antiques - it's important to know that specialised services are often required,…

A person in a dark hoodie is methodically packing cardboard boxes labeled "small" in a room with stark white walls. Nearby, a countertop holds a jar as they prepare for storing items for what seems like an impending move to a spacious 6-bedroom house. Are You Supposed to Help Movers Carry Things?

Are You Supposed to Help Movers Carry Things?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
14 Jan 2025
9 Min. To Read

Moving day can be a whirlwind. There’s so much going on, it's only natural to feel the urge to jump in and lend a hand. You've likely hired professional movers, but that doesn't stop the nagging question: "Should I be helping them carry things?" It’s a common thought, and thankfully, the short answer is: absolutely not - it’s not expected or required. Let’s unpack that a little bit, shall we? The Movers Are the Experts You've hired a removals company, like Happy2Move, for a reason: they’re trained professionals. Our teams do this day in, day out. They’re experts in lifting…

Tips for downsizing home Planning Your House Move: When to Book Your Removal Company

Planning Your House Move: When to Book Your Removal Company

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
08 Jan 2025
3 Min. To Read

In the bustling London property market, timing is everything. While the ideal booking window is typically 4-6 weeks before your move, every situation is unique, and flexibility is often possible with the right removal partner. How far in advance should you book a removal company? The recommended 4-6 week window gives both you and your removal company optimal time to prepare. This period allows for proper planning, detailed quotations, and ensures you have access to your preferred moving date. However, at Happy2Move, we understand that circumstances don't always allow for such advance planning, and we pride ourselves on accommodating shorter…

Three movers in dark uniforms carefully carry a packing box through an open gate towards a brick 6-bedroom house. Red moving trucks are parked on the street, while surrounding greenery frames the path. What happens if my completion date changes at the last minute?

What happens if my completion date changes at the last minute?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
08 Jan 2025
4 Min. To Read

Did you know that the average London home moves ownership roughly every 21 years? That's quite a bit of moving day coordination across the capital, and with each move comes the potential for unexpected changes. The Reality of Last-Minute Changes Moving home is a complex process, and sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, completion dates can shift at the eleventh hour. While this isn't ideal, it's a relatively common occurrence in the property market, particularly within lengthy property chains where multiple transactions need to align perfectly. Understanding this possibility from the outset can help you prepare mentally and practically for any…

Three men stand in front of a screen, holding awards. The screen reads "2024 Packer of the Year." Representing the UK's top movers, the man on the left holds a plaque, the man in the middle displays a sign with wheels, and their companion stands alongside. Purple backdrop with event branding. Happy2Move Wins as the UK’s Top Packers and Movers!

Happy2Move Wins as the UK’s Top Packers and Movers!

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
11 Dec 2024
2 Min. To Read

Celebrating a Huge Win at the Movers & Storers Show We’re thrilled to share some incredible news—Happy2Move has been crowned the "Packer of the Year 2024" at the Movers & Storers Show! This prestigious event, held on November 19-20 at NAEC Stoneleigh, gathered the biggest names in the moving and storage industry. And guess what? We didn’t just show up; we stole the spotlight! The competition wasn’t for the faint-hearted. We faced the ultimate test: fitting an entire room’s worth of furniture and boxes into a wooden container in just 15 minutes. Think of it as the world’s most high-stakes…

A person in the kitchen is opening a cardboard box on the counter, perhaps finding some moving solutions for their new space. The light green cabinets bring a fresh vibe, and a vase with sunflowers and white flowers brightens the room. Nearby, tea boxes add a touch of warmth to the scene. Dealing with Last-Minute Moving Problems

Dealing with Last-Minute Moving Problems

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
23 Sep 2024
4 Min. To Read

You’ve created the moving checklist, started packing early and have your house removals company booked—so everything should go smoothly, right? Unfortunately, no matter how prepared you are, there’s also the possibility that last-minute moving problems will crop up. Here’s how you deal with them. Assess Your Situation Quickly First of all, don’t panic. Assess your situation and figure out exactly what the nature of your moving day issues are. Is it that you can’t get a large piece of furniture out of your old home, or into your new one? Has a friend or family member that promised to help…

Common moving mistakes Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes

Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
23 Sep 2024
5 Min. To Read

Moving house is exciting, stressful and hard work—but it’s also something most people only do a handful of times in their lives. This means it’s hard to become an expert at moving house and, as a result, there are some common moving errors that people make. Read on to discover these five moving mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1: Failing to Plan Your Move Early You might think moving home is ‘simple’. Afterall, it’s just putting everything you own into boxes, right? If you’ve ever moved before, you’ll know it’s not that easy. A successful house move requires some planning, and…

A room filled with neatly stacked cardboard boxes labeled "large" and "small," hints at a moving and storing project for a new French Brasserie Chain in London. The boxes are against a wall and window, next to a counter with various items. The floor showcases a patterned tile design. Sustainability Tips for Commercial Moves

Sustainability Tips for Commercial Moves

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
08 Sep 2024
3 Min. To Read

More and more businesses across the UK are embracing sustainability, looking at ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. There are both practical and ethical reasons behind this, and the companies that are most effective at doing so consider sustainability in everything they do. You might think commercial office moves are difficult to include in that. After all, they require large trucks and lots of packaging, but it can be achieved if you work with the right company and do the right things. Why Sustainability Matters in Commercial Moves Sustainability matters because…

Lifting heavy equipment tips Best Practices for Lifting Heavy Equipment Safely

Best Practices for Lifting Heavy Equipment Safely

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
04 Sep 2024
5 Min. To Read

Every year in the UK, 300,000 people suffer from back pain as a result of a manual handling injury. These injuries are often to the neck, back or spine and can lead to acute pain, temporary incapacity or even permanent mobility issues. Whether it’s moving boxes or lifting heavy equipment, you need to know what to do in order to minimise the risk of injury. Pre-lift Planning The most important thing to do ahead of lifting heavy equipment is pre-lift planning. You should consider the following before attempting to life the equipment: How far do you need to carry the…

Tips for downsizing home Tips for Downsizing: Making the Most of a Smaller Space

Tips for Downsizing: Making the Most of a Smaller Space

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
01 Sep 2024
5 Min. To Read

Whether it’s because you’ve got more space than you need or you want to release some equity and benefit from a smaller mortgage, there’s one challenge everyone faces when downsizing a house: making the most out of a smaller living space. However, there are lots of benefits too. In this article we’re going to take a look at those in closer detail, and offer some practical downsizing house tips to make sure it goes smoothly. The Benefits of Downsizing Some people might consider house downsizing to be a ‘backward step’, but there are actually a number of advantages that can…

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