Moving Diary

[BabsM]

Originally Posted by cypriotsid

Also lots of photo copies birth certificate etc.If you have children schooling needs to be sorted.

If you can get certified copies of birth and marriage certificates then it would be best as you sometimes need them certified.

And bring lots of passport style photos, preferably all identical and acceptable for passport renewal. Different authorities seem to ask for different things but passport-compliant are always acceptable. We ended up getting new photos for my husband because his weren't right .

[bublelina1]

what a good idea!!you seem to be well organised!!!!!!!!!!!

[teandto]

this thread is a great idea! I have 4 weeks left before we move and I'm sure there's something we're going to forget to do or cancel.

[cypriotsid]

Originally Posted by teandto

this thread is a great idea! I have 4 weeks left before we move and I'm sure there's something we're going to forget to do or cancel.

you should list every thing you do as it helps other members on the move.You can also even post your feelings about the move and what you encounter.

[teandto]

Originally Posted by cypriotsid

you should list every thing you do as it helps other members on the move.You can also even post your feelings about the move and what you encounter.

Ok, here goes then, hopefully this may be helpful to someone else!

With 4 weeks to go, this is what I've done already -

Water - final bill requested based on estimate of what we'll use before we go
electric - can't get final bill until meter readings on the last day but can then pay the final bill over the phone by card and close account,
council tax - - advised of date moving out of property closed account
tv licence - can't be done until 2 weeks before you go
Contents insurance - changed policy to a rented property policy and replaced existing policy
life insurance - (relating to mortgage) called for advice on whether i would still be covered for life or critical illness cover if I live abroad (basically yes but the critical illness is not 100% guarantedd to pay out, only on a case by case basis)
Tesco club card - changed address to my mums
mobile phone -changed account to pay as you go cancelled monthly contract
inland revenue - printed off P85 forms and trying to make sense of them!
contact lenses - had a check up and ordered 9 months worth so I won't run out anytime soon
mortgage - asked for statements to be sent to mums address

erm...i think thats about it. Apart from putting everything we own on ebay which is stressful in itself! we have aslo packed up all books, dvd, photo album to go in my mums loft, and have sorted clothes inot piles of taking, maybe taking and not taking.

apart from my house looking like a jumble sale, I think we're doing OK! if anyone has any other advise or anything I've forgotten please let me know!
thanks
Terri

[cypriotsid]

Originally Posted by teandto

Ok, here goes then, hopefully this may be helpful to someone else!

With 4 weeks to go, this is what I've done already -

Water - final bill requested based on estimate of what we'll use before we go
electric - can't get final bill until meter readings on the last day but can then pay the final bill over the phone by card and close account,
council tax - - advised of date moving out of property closed account
tv licence - can't be done until 2 weeks before you go
Contents insurance - changed policy to a rented property policy and replaced existing policy
life insurance - (relating to mortgage) called for advice on whether i would still be covered for life or critical illness cover if I live abroad (basically yes but the critical illness is not 100% guarantedd to pay out, only on a case by case basis)
Tesco club card - changed address to my mums
mobile phone -changed account to pay as you go cancelled monthly contract
inland revenue - printed off P85 forms and trying to make sense of them!
contact lenses - had a check up and ordered 9 months worth so I won't run out anytime soon
mortgage - asked for statements to be sent to mums address

erm...i think thats about it. Apart from putting everything we own on ebay which is stressful in itself! we have aslo packed up all books, dvd, photo album to go in my mums loft, and have sorted clothes inot piles of taking, maybe taking and not taking.

apart from my house looking like a jumble sale, I think we're doing OK! if anyone has any other advise or anything I've forgotten please let me know!
thanks
Terri

Have you got removals for shipping sorted and who are you using if you don't mind me asking.

[teandto]

Originally Posted by cypriotsid

Have you got removals for shipping sorted and who are you using if you don't mind me asking.

I'm renting my flat out fully furnished so don't need to worry about the big stuff.

I'm taking the computer and some kitchenware, towels and bedding with us and thats going on the plane with us as freight. its £2.50 a kilo.

I worked in cyprus 3 summers in a row in my youth and i remember what I had to buy at the start of each season and how expensive things like beach/bath towells, shower curtains, kitchen stuff was so I'm taking as much of that kind of thing as possible.

The plan is to come back for a week in November/December and take back with us winter clothes and heaters.

[Noddy]

Hi Everyone
Just sold our house in the UK (Finally).We are hoping to move to Cy about May.Two cars,furniture,and dog.As I don't have a clue where we might end up in Cy we have decided to rent initially.
Keep all the posts coming excellent idea.I have been busy copying several usefull tips from this thread.Thanks to everyone

[cypriotsid]

Diaries are good as you get so much knowledge.We have not don ethe move yet but soon.I too will do a moving diary and also post about my feelings even frustrations.As the diaries take off why not start your own then very easy to go to.Maybe a new section where it could be headed movin diaries.
Hope everyone is noting all ares that need covering prior to their move.I enjoy reading them so keep posting.

[teandto]

Originally Posted by cypriotsid

Have you got removals for shipping sorted and who are you using if you don't mind me asking.

Didn't realise you hadn't actually gone yet!

We are flying with monarch and i asked if we could take excess baggage and you can't pre-book it, just pay £6 per kilo at the airport so they gave me the number for TFA logistics, and you have to pre-book it at least 3 days before travel and give them the aprox weight and dimensions of your boxes. they charge £2.50 per kilo with a min £120.

you have to take the boxes to the airport 5 hours before the flight and pay for it and then collect it the day after arrival at the other end.

If you're not taking a huge amount, this option might work out cheaper and easier that having to look at shipping companies. it also worked out easier for us as we can still use our belongings up until we go and don't have to do without them for weeks while they're packed up/being sent.