If you are about to move house and have pets to settle into their new environment, then here’s some tips on making the transition as smooth as possible for both you and your pet.

When it comes to cats that can be quite territorial, you should make sure that you lock your cat in a secure room before the van or domestic removal company arrives. The disruption might be too much for them, as they still consider the house to be THEIR territory.  This will also ensure your cat doesn’t climb into a box!

When it comes to transporting your cat, do so in a secure cat carrier. Then, when you arrive at your new address, do not release your cat until all the helpers and visitors have gone so your new home is more peaceful. Check that all doors and windows are closed and then choose a room which you can dedicate to your cat. This can be their room until things settle down, and there will probably be lots of boxes and clutter until then.

As for dogs who may find it more difficult to settle into new routines, if you can, make sure you walk your dog in the new area before your move, this will give him/her a chance to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings.

You should also ensure that after you move, don’t neglect to walk the dog. You should walk your dog at least once daily, especially in the mornings because will help reduce any excess energy that they have and allow them to settle far more easily.

You should avoid making a fuss of your dog when you leave the new home for the first time. This could worry your dog, try and stay calm and they will feel calm too. Your dog may interpret the fuss begin to worry.

Some pet owners are often tempted to replace the dog or cat’s bed when they move into a new home but don’t do this! This is their only piece of familiarization as their smell will be on the bed and it will calm them down.

If your pet seems distressed during the move then this is only natural, make sure you comfort them with familiar things and try and get them into a routine as soon as possible. Pets like routine so however hard it is, try and sort theirs out at an early stage of the home removal.

Whether buying or renting, getting a new property is an important step. It can be stressful looking around for the perfect property and if required a house removal company, but you need to remember to maintain a realistic and grounded head at all times.

1. Be compromising. Sometimes, you can’t have it all. You may want a two bed roomed house with a garden, but if you can’t afford it, you may need to compromise for either a two bed house with no garden, or a one bed ground floor flat with a garden. Which would you prefer?
2. See past the stuff. Sometimes it is hard to visualise yourself in a property because of the current occupant’s things like furniture or styling. It may not be you cup of tea, so make sure you see the rooms as blank canvases. What would you do with this space?
3. Think about parking. Many people underestimate how important it is to be able to park on a drive or outside the property; in fact many new properties only have one parking space. If there is two of you, where will you both park? Don’t forget to consider parking even if you find something which resembles your dream house.
4. Consider other costs. Home Removal can be more expensive if travelling a large distance. A domestic removal company may need to be hired to help you with the move – make sure you factor this into your costs. Also remember you may need to do work to the house when you get into it – draw up a spreadsheet so you can keep track of your finances.

Home Removal can be a particularly stressful task, especially if you have a large family with a lot of things to move! These simple steps should help you keep organised throughout the home removal process.

1. Find the house you want to move into and be sure it is right for you. Discuss everything thoroughly with your partner if you have one. Does the move make sense? Can you afford it?
2. Make an offer and go through the conveyance procedure with your solicitor. This can take months, so be patient.
3. Throughout the above process, start packing. You may want to buy boxes off of a home removal company. Pack everything you don’t need away and stack the boxes to start clearing areas.
4. On completion of the house, congratulate yourself! You made it through the hard bit.
5. Get a van or hire a domestic removal company to help you move your boxes.
6. On arrival at the new house, make sure everyone is sorted with the right key so that you can enter in and out of the property throughout the day without bother.
7. Rope as many people as possible into helping you move. The quicker you get in, the quicker you can get settled.
8. Change your address. You need to make sure all of your utility companies know that you have moved – call them as soon as you’ve moved or even beforehand to inform them of your intention to move.
9. Change your driving license, insurance and council tax too. This also has your address on – remember to change it!
10. CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully moved house. Enjoy the property and remember to unpack all of those boxes!