So the time has finally come; you have to move home. You need to relocate to somewhere with more suitable employment possibilities or to somewhere where you can pursue higher education more effectively. Maybe it's your first N4 move, and you're not sure where to begin...

Dealing with N4 house removals can be daunting at first, especially for first time movers. There's quite a lot to take care of; deciding what to pack and what to get rid of, deciding which removal company to hire, (or even if you're planning to hire one at all) and so on. But it gets a lot easier if you break everything down into steps. That way, you can set aside time to deal with each step in turn rather than getting flummoxed by everything at once. So, here are the main things that you will have to take care of on a typical move, broken down into segments;

What to take, and what not to take

One of the first things to figure out is what to take and what to leave. This is an important thing to consider, because the more weight you carry, the higher the moving costs will be. For this reason, you should only pack what you need, and what you cannot replace. Even if you're moving into an unfurnished house, you might want to consider leaving some of it behind and replacing it on the other side.

Need to raise more funds?

Speaking of which, one of the best ways to raise more funds is by selling some of your unwanted items. Clothes, old appliances, unwanted collectibles, whatever you feel has value. Set all of this stuff to the side, and take them to a car boot sale, or put them up on an internet auction site. If you need to replace some things, this is a good way to raise money.

Hire a N4 removal company, or not?

It's good to decide early on how you're going to handle the moving process. Are you going to rent a van and handle everything yourself, or are you going to hire a moving company to help you? Which one you end up going with will depend on your budget and how much work you're willing to put in.

If you're going to hire a van and do it all yourself, you have got to take into account the amount of work you'll have to do. All of that heavy lifting, driving and journey planning. By hiring a moving company, most of the work will be handled for you, but you'll have to pay a premium for the privilege. If you can afford to hire a removal company, I would definitely recommend it.

Finding the right company

Whichever method you end up going with, you've got to make sure you go with the company that suits you best. The way to make this happen is through research. The ideal van rental firm or moving company N4 must be dependable and affordable. Look on customer review web sites so you can judge which companies in your area do the best job.

A company that will not let you down is a pivotal part of the move. The van you rent needs to be well maintained and safe to use, and the removal company you are going to hire needs to have properly trained and courteous staff. If you put the time in to do the proper research, your move will go more smoothly as a result.