New Home

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…

Buying your first home is a major life milestone, and getting on the property ladder is the dream of families and individuals across the UK. Finding your perfect first home and having an offer accepted is exciting, but the process of securing a mortgage can be daunting if you’ve never been through it before.  At Happy2Move we’ve helped hundreds of first-time buyers in London move into their first home, but before you get to the stage of packing boxes, what should you be aware of? Read on to discover some key mortgage advice for first-time buyers. Start Saving Early The…

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 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…

If you’re in the process of moving into a new home, we know what a bittersweet experience it can be. Every day, we help people who are excited to start a new chapter of their lives in their new homes, but paralysed with anxiety at the thought of moving day. That’s why we feel that a friendly, supportive, professional and personal touch is one of the most important things a removal service can offer.  Whether you’re buying your new home or moving into a rental property, you’ll need to keep on top of a range of contracts to save yourself hassle…

This time we were transferring a relatively small but bulky furniture load, moving it out of storage to a new permanent home just up the road in Islington.