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As moving day fast approaches, it’s natural to start panicking. Try not to. If you’ve followed the handy tips so far you should be well on the way to a smooth(ish) transition.

With a fortnight to go it’s time to tackle the loose ends you’ve successfully managed to sideline over the past few weeks. A good way to approach tedious tasks (as always) is with a list as per the moveme MovePlanner – never underestimate the psychological boost of a big tick next to a completed job.

Credit and store cards might not top your ‘to do’ list – ever – but companies still need to be informed, in advance where possible, of a change of address. With many of us choosing to ignore statements until the last minute it can be an area readily overlooked. Memo to self: moving is expensive enough without incurring late payment charges.

On the thorny subject of fines, if you drive and fail to provide the DVLA with details of your new whereabouts you could be liable for a hefty one; in the eyes of the law out-of-date personal information is classified as an offence. Further information on how to register your change address can be obtained here, again the moveme MovePlanner will prompt you on all of these at the right time and will provide links, the letters or instructions on what to do.

The last 12 months have seen significant increases in utility charges nationwide. While the postcode and size of your home will inevitably be linked to how much you pay, costs can vary considerably depending on which provider you choose. Moving house is the ideal opportunity to do what you’ve been threatening all year: change to a cheaper provider. If you are struggling over where to start, look at the moveme utilities providers and will take you through the process step-by-step.
Time dedicated to sourcing the one best suited to your utility usage could be money in your pocket so it’s worth putting in the legwork now. If you’re concerned about carbon emissions (and many of us increasingly are) there are a good range of green energy providers on the market. Check to see which ones cover your new area.

Voter apathy may be a modern phenomenon but if you forget to register from your new address you won’t be abstaining through choice. Maintaining your democratic right to vote (or not) is a five-minute job. The form is in the move MovePlanner, simply print out, fill it in and send.

In householder surveys security always rates highly as a primary concern. It’s especially important when you are moving home. The Metropolitan Police suggest thieves tend to be opportunists so, if possible, review the security arrangements in your new home a couple of weeks before you move. This provides plenty of time to stock up on additional security measures and arrange for a locksmith. At the very least you should change the locks and secure any broken or damaged window catches; a building that looks insecure is ten times more likely to be targeted than a properly secured one. Good insurance companies offer competitive rates for security conscious homes, hence a bit of forward planning might have the added bonus of reducing your annual premium. From the moveme MovePlanner you can book someone to simply change your locks or you can get a complete security survey which will recommend the action you need to take to keep your new home secure