With almost all our homes on Thornfield Green and Orchard Meadows now reserved or sold, there's lots of lucky buyers getting their keys and moving into their new homes.
Ange, one of Open Door's sales negotiators has put together a must-have survival kit list for that day when it arrives. Let's be honest, moving house can be one of the most stressful events in your life, so make sure you've got your survival kit ready, to relieve even a small amount of the stress!
Preparing your moving day survival kit
Before your removal team arrives, group together your moving essentials to be kept separate to all your other items, and make sure you let the team know that you will be bringing these items yourself. Each family member will need an overnight bag, containing nightclothes and a change of clothes for the next day. It might be easier to take all your essential bathroom items together in one large travel bag rather than having individual wash bags. Here is our extensive list of items that you may find useful to keep in your moving day survival kit:
From the kitchen
Toaster
Small pan
Mug, plate, knife, fork and spoon for each family member
Instant coffee/tea
Kettle
Bottled water (if water at new house isn’t switched on)
Soft drinks
Paper plates
Plastic utensils / cutlery
Paper towels
Teaspoons
Cooking equipment or takeaway menus
Provisions for next day’s breakfast
Snacks
From the bedroom
Bed Linen
Phone and phone chargers
Alarm clock
Change of clothes for the next day
From the bathroom
Towels
Toiletries
Toilet paper
Soap
Cleaning supplies
First aid kit containing painkillers, plasters, etc.
Any essential medication your family needs
From the toolbox
Basic tools e.g. screwdrivers, drill, hammer
Masking tape or PVC tape
Scissors
Utility knife
Torch
Other accessories
Pen and paper
A few light bulbs
Bin liners
Portable radio
Pet food / water bowls / bedding & accessories
With all this packed in your moving day survival kit you’ll be prepared for any eventuality!
And don’t forget a bottle of champagne and a couple of glasses to celebrate once you settled in your new home!  
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