Moving guides
Moving house tips and guides
These moving house tips and guides from 1st Choice Removals cover everything from your first checklist and packing to storage, moving abroad and settling in. They are written by the family team who have run removals from near Wimborne, Poole and Bournemouth since 1990.
28 September 2026The best time of year to move house in the UKSpring, summer, autumn or winter? Compare the best time of year to move house in the UK, with season-by-season tips from a family-run Dorset remover.28 September 2026How to declutter and downsize before moving houseHow to declutter before moving house or downsize for retirement: a room-by-room plan, where extras can go and when storage helps. From a Dorset remover.28 September 2026DIY move vs removals company: which is right for you?Weighing up a DIY move against a removals company? An honest look at cost, time, risk and insurance so you can choose what suits your move in Dorset.28 September 2026Moving abroad checklist: what to do and whenA practical moving abroad checklist from Dorset removers: customs, shipping, marine insurance, paperwork and timings for moving to Europe or worldwide.28 September 2026How much does it cost to move house in the UK? A budgeting guideWhat decides the cost of moving house in the UK, the hidden costs people forget and how to budget. Advice from a family-run Dorset remover since 1990.28 September 2026Moving house checklist: a week-by-week plan for UK home movesA week-by-week moving house checklist for UK home moves, from booking a survey to moving day, written by a family-run Dorset remover working since 1990.28 September 2026Moving house with children and pets: a practical family guidePractical tips for moving house with children and pets: timing, preparing them, moving day and settling in. From a family-run Dorset remover since 1990.28 September 2026Office move checklist: how to relocate with minimal disruptionPlanning an office move in Dorset? Our office move checklist covers timelines, IT, staff, staged moves and storage to keep your business running.28 September 2026How to pack for a house move: a practical packing guideHow to pack for a house move: materials, room order, fragile items and labels, plus when professional packing is worth it. From a family-run remover.28 September 2026Settling into a new home: the first days, weeks and monthsPractical tips for settling into a new home after moving: the first night, unpacking order, admin to update and ways to make a new house feel like home.28 September 2026Storage while moving house: a practical guideNeed storage while moving house in Dorset? How to pack, what to store and how containerised storage works with your move, from 1st Choice Removals.
Our moving guides
Each guide answers one question properly, so you can go straight to what you need.
Planning your move
- Moving house checklist: what to do and when, from eight weeks out to moving day.
- Moving costs and budgeting: the costs to plan for and how to keep them down.
- Best time of year to move: how seasons and days of the week affect your move.
- DIY move or removals company: an honest comparison of the two.
Packing and storage
- Packing guide: how to pack each room safely.
- Decluttering and downsizing: deciding what to keep before you move.
- Storage while moving house: when storage helps and how to prepare for it.
Special moves
- Moving with children and pets: keeping everyone calm and safe.
- Moving abroad checklist: customs, shipping and insurance for overseas moves.
- Office move guide: relocating a business with minimal disruption.
After the move
- Settling into your new home: the first night, first week and beyond.
Ready to talk about your own move? Book your free home visit in a BH postcode or DT11, or Get an online quote from anywhere else. You can also call 01202 570970.