Top 10 tips when moving house

Top Tips for Moving House in Cheshire – Does it need to be stressful ?

Making the decision to move house in Cheshire can be for a number of reasons but here are some useful tips to help make what is often thought of as one of the most stressful times of your life less so:

– Moving house should be an enjoyable experience so following some tips from CMR Relocation who understand how the move process works can really help

– Once you have found your dream house it is about planning the move . You will need to make sure you appoint recommended solicitors as they are ultimately responsible in pushing the chain forward

– Keep communicating with your estate agents and your  solicitor and if feasible obtain the contact details of your purchaser

– Understanding the situation of each party in your chain will provided greater clarity in working towards an exchange date

– Try to work towards a specific exchange date as this will add momentum and ensure that surveys, financial checks and searches are being completed by all those in your immediate chain. Ensuring these have been schedule will prevent unnecessary delays.

– Getting moving costs early will assist with budgeting and allow you an opportunity to talk to a professional removal company about what is involved

– Asking for recommendations from friends and estate agents can assist with the quotation process – 3 quotations is the usual amount

– How does the removal company present when they visit, when they offer their quotation, when they discuss your move with you – all these factors matter !

– Is it time for a clear out – getting a removal quotation can really act as a catalyst to sell or recycle items, especially check that loft, shed and garage

– Having you thought about a packing service – to take away some additional stress ! Or if self packing how soon do you want to start this process

– Be aware that dates can change even if you have tried to plan for everything !

– If you are moving house then you need to work with a removal company who understands the process and will calmly assist with planning your move with careful thought throughout

Moving House – Why do you want to move to Cheshire?

Thinking about moving to Cheshire? Cheshire is definitely an ‘IT’ county that offers its residents the balance of beautiful countryside with urban vibrancy just a stones through away. Popular villages to move to within Cheshire are in abundance and its practical geographical location offer the right mix of location, links to transport infrastructure, education resources and heritage . The range of properties throughout the county offers its residents access to some of the most desirable address. Is that enough of a reason to move to Cheshire ?  Moving to Hale, Knutsford, Altrincham, Bowdon, Wilmslow and Prestbury to name but a few local favourites.

Tips for moving to Cheshire

– research which areas of the county offer you what you want? Local estate agency partners will help with that property search #stuart rushton #mellerbraggins

– identify a move company in Cheshire that will provide you with support in managing your move #cmrrelocation

– connect with people who have moved to Cheshire and explore what makes it such a great county!

Moving Offices in Manchester

Are you thinking of moving your Manchester office in 2015. Here are some handy tips to consider before you start the process:

1) It is never too early to work with a move planner to help you  to devise your moving office strategy

2) Moving offices within Manchester requires you to identify suitable premises that you require and consider your time deadlines

3) A deadline or building exit clause of 6-9  months can seem a long time away but this can vanish when faced with all the planning elements of the moving office process

4) What size office do you require and what are the business implications to your clients and staff of moving office in Manchester?

5) Do you require an idea of budgets to help keep your moving costs on track? A quick call to CMR Relocation would assist with that process,

6) Landlord negotiations and telecommunications are the aspect of any office move that can cause a delay

Planning your move from office to office require you to understand the specific steps involved and a quick conversation with CMR Relocation will point you in the right direct to ensure your office move process is seamless

No matter why your company is moving, whether it’s because of a downsize, cheaper floor space, an expansion or to be located closer to customers, it’s important to ensure that employees are taken into consideration, kept informed and feel part of the move.

New Location and How it Affects the Commute

Most companies make the decision to move because it’s best for their bottom line; this is what companies must do to ensure their viability. However, it doesn’t mean that employee needs shouldn’t be considered.

• Let employees know where the new office will be located and what kind of changes to their daily commute this might entail. Use your employee database to assess which employees might be commuting further or for those individuals who commute by transit, if transit is still accessible to the new location.

• If there are issues, bring these forward to the affected employees to let them know their options, whether that’s helping out with transit fees or parking space. Even if you can’t offer any incentives, provide employees with the information far in advance of the move to allow them to decide if they should pursue other employment options that have a shorter commute.

• If possible, allow those employees affected by the move, to have a more flexible schedule. Perhaps they can come in earlier or later, depending on the traffic flow and what might work best for the new commute.

• Let employees know if there will be a change in parking space and if they’ll have parking paid. Ask employees ahead of time what they require so you can try to provide enough parking for everyone who requires it. If this isn’t possible, let them know if there are other options and what you’re willing to do to assist them in coping with the change to their commute.

Keep Communicating Throughout the Move

Communicating with employees on a regular basis about the move is key to keep them in the loop and to ensure that hear-say is kept to a minimum.

• As soon as you can, let employees know about the move. You should try to give them enough time to ensure that the new location will work for them, so they can get used to the idea of moving and make the right decisions for themselves. Also, provide a time line of how the move will proceed, what their role will be and what you expect from them.

• In return, provide employees with a feedback form that they can submit either anonymously or with their name attached. Allow employees the opportunity to express their concerns, put forward questions and ensure that there’s sufficient time set aside for company-wide meetings.

Get Employees Involved

Once you know where the company is moving to, what the new space will look like and a time frame established, it’s a good idea to have employees get more involved in the move, more than simply packing up their office space.

• Ask staff their opinion on how the new office space will work, how things could be set up for efficiency, staff enjoyment and overall working environment. The more staff become involved in the decision-making process, the greater the input and team support. This is essential to keeping morale high during what can often be a difficult time.

• Find out if there are things about the current (old) office that didn’t work and that might be improved in the new space. Perhaps this might be the set-up of the photocopier room or the location of the staff lounge or the lack of desk space in each office. Employees are the best consultants when it comes to improving work flow and environment.

• Ask opinions on new branding. If your company has decided to re-brand as part of the move, ask employees to contribute their opinion to the new company look. Remember, a move is a great time to reaffirm company’s ideals and put a fresh face forward.

• Create an information package about the new neighborhood. If your company has been located in one place for a while, employees will have their favorite eating spots, coffee shops and business-related services nearby. To help with the transition, create a list of local businesses that are in the new neighborhood, including restaurants, cafes, gyms, day care centers, dry cleaners and grocery stores.If you’re a small business owner, you might consider taking an afternoon off to visit the new area with your employees. Let them see the new space and spend some time in the area. Again, this will ease the transition.

Office relocations should always be considered seriously by any business looking to relocate , CMR Relocation Ltd understands a move requires forethought, detailed planning , with military precision.

Any office relocation should be an exciting time for a growing business, but a failure to comprehend the full impact it’ll have on your services, your customers and on your staff could spell disaster.

Do your research. Plan your move.

Discover the 4 most important things you need to consider in order to ensure a smooth and trouble-free move.

1. The most important aspect of any office relocation is…

Communication.

Communication.

And even more Communication.

You can’t spring an office relocation on your staff. You need to give them fair warning.

Explain to them the reasons that led up to the decision to move as fully (and as early) as you can.

Business transparency is vitally important in maintaining trusting, honest relationships with your employees.

Offer your support and remain open to suggestions when it comes to important considerations, like seating arrangements and various working or disability requirements.

2. Then take some time to draw up your plans

A successful office relocation depends on clear, detailed plans being put in place as early as possible.

Start with the details. Take measurements of your new office space and draw up an accurate visual plan. Once you have a clearly defined space to play with, you can work on equipping and filling it with the things you need.

Will you need to take all the office furniture over to the new office, or will you need to buy new stuff?

Work out exactly what’s coming with you and what you intend to leave behind.

Answering these questions early means you can get a head start on ordering what you need, and come the big day, you’ll be able to provide the removal firm with clearer and more decisive instruction.

There’s no point paying for the removal and delivery of furniture that you have no use for. So don’t.

3. IT and telephone infrastructure

We know that communication is the most important aspect of any office relocation – but how will you communicate when your IT and telephone systems are all packed up in boxes?

Minimise communication downtime by giving plenty of thought to how you’re going to relocate your IT systems.

Is your new office equipped with all the necessary cabling? Do you need to arrange for additional phone lines to be installed before you move?

IT system relocation doesn’t happen all at once. It’s a process that needs to be done in phases.

As soon as you’re in the new office, you should be up and running with an operational communications infrastructure (even if it is a little basic).

4. Hire a professional removal firm

Physically moving all your office equipment from one office to the other is usually the hardest part of any office move.

So don’t attempt it yourself.

Taking matters into your own hands can sometimes spell disaster. Hire professionals instead, and let them take care of your office relocation.

A professional office relocation company like CMR Relocation Ltd , understand this process extremly well we are not like the average removal company – We actually listen to what you need and what your business requires, we will also provide you with a move manager, who will be your one point of contact . We are also extremely flexible and understand, the best laid plans sometimes change, why not give CMR Relocation a call, to discuss your next office move.

You have finally found your dream home, what next? Chances are it may only be a matter of weeks until you have to move your worldly belongings from A to B.

This task shouldn’t be taken lightly, remember moving your home is one of the most stressful things you can do. However with careful planning your move doesn’t have to make you want to break down in tears.

So, we invited an expert mover to give you some helpful hints and tips you really should consider, here are our ten top tips when moving.

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