Removal Tips

Is your London business moving offices? If you're looking outside of London, you're not alone in making the decision to move. In recent years, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have relocated away from the capital to growing areas of the North. There can be several reasons for this, such as the rise in remote and hybrid working, as well as increased energy costs and the recession putting a strain on business’ finances. Tech companies in particular are choosing to relocate to smaller cities outside of London, like Milton Keynes, and are choosing to hire remote teams rather…

Moving to a new house is a time for celebration and new beginnings, but does require planning ahead to ensure things run smoothly on the big day. There are essential items you’ll need for your new house, as well as optional extras that may feel essential (like that extra special but pretty pricey chopping board), to spruce up your new pad. With endless to-do lists and the fear of forgetting something, we’ve put together this handy checklist of things to buy for a new house, split out into essentials and non-essentials. From home insurance to decorative items, this list should…

Moving house or transporting valuable or fragile goods is a major undertaking. It’s natural to want to try and find savings wherever and whenever you can. But while you can shop around and find a great packing and removals company that can help you at an affordable price, one area you should always steer clear of is using cheap packing supplies, In this guide, we’ll explain why using packing materials that are cheap can do more harm than good highlight the top-quality boxes and supplies that we use at Happy2Move. Why should you avoid them? Because packing materials generally look…

Moving house can be an extremely stressful time, as well as physically exerting if you decide to do it yourself. Ensuring all your furniture, possessions, and valuables are loaded and unloaded into a vehicle and protected from damage in case of accidents is paramount. It’s for that reason that it’s often better to leave everything to the professionals and let a removals specialist look after things for you. But does your preferred removals business provide packing and unpacking services in London? And are they experts in packing for moving? This guide explores why it’s best to work with a company…

Moving home, especially from a large property like a five-bedroom house, is a stressful and expensive process. Whether you're buying or renting, understanding the costs involved can help you budget accordingly and reduce some of the stress associated with moving. In this guide, we’ll break down the key expenses you need to consider and provide tips to ensure you get the best value for your money. Understanding the Costs Involved in Moving When planning your move, it's essential to account for various costs which are involved with moving that can add up quickly: Surveys and Legal Fees: Costs associated with…

When it comes to moving, there are a ton of costs involved that seem to keep adding up. If you’re renting, you have the deposit to think about, as well as whether or not your soon-to-be-ex-landlord is going to be kind and give you back your previous deposit. If you’re buying, there are solicitors fees, Stamp Duty, estate agent fees, arrangement fees and so on. Then, once you’ve exchanged and completed on your new home, there’s the actual moving part - which itself can be incredibly stressful. Because of this, many people rely on packing and moving services, which helps…

There are two main factors you should consider when looking for cheap storage in London: Is it affordable? Does it offer what I need? Location is also important, but a good storage solution will be able to help you with moving your items, and assist in transporting them to your storage unit for you. Cost and services go hand in hand, so both need to be looked at together when considering your budget. Sometimes, the cost might look too good to be true, but that could be because the facility is closed on evenings and weekends, doesn’t allow you to…

Moving and finding storage can be a stressful time – and not to mention a pricey one. With so many storage options available, it can be difficult to work out the best price for the size of storage unit you need. But exactly how much does storage cost per month in the UK? What’s a fair price, and what level of service should you expect to receive? It’s important to bear in mind that any of the prices we quote are estimations based on data we’ve been able to gather, and approximations of storage costs in the UK. The cost…

Obviously you want a great service when you hire movers and packers in London. But what exactly does a ‘great service’ entail in this industry? How far should a removals and delivery company go, beyond simply upholding their end of the basic agreement? What are the key traits that make one ‘man with a van’ service substantially better than another? You won’t be surprised to learn that, here at Happy2Move, we’ve certainly got our own views on appropriate answers to all of the above. We’ve developed them over years of dedicated and reliable customer service, helping countless new and returning…

If you’re in the London area and considering various options for storage and removal companies. It can be not easy to know exactly what to look for. You want to use a business that’ll take great care of your valued possessions. However, that’s pretty much the bare minimum you should be able to expect! At least, that’s how we feel here at Happy2Move. In our view, storage and removals companies in the capital need to go above and beyond. Especially if they want to stand out in a competitive market. With that in mind, below we’ve listed some additional indicators…