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How do I move …

Nov
25

Answering the questions on how to move anything anywhere

Re-tuning a Piano after moving

Oct
11

Moving a piano is a specialist task, its not the same as any other piece of furniture. With hundreds of moving parts and very specific tension between key and strings the require plenty of care and a loving touch. Tuning a piano is a specialist task and can make a huge difference to the resulting […]

Relocating for a new job

Aug
9

Relocating for a new job encounters some of the most stressful events rolled into one according to the Holmes and Rahe stress scale. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmes_and_Rahe_stress_scale It includes business readjustment, a change in responsibilities and moving and arranging mortagages. Here a few things to consider and hopefully reduce some of the stress. Do you need to move […]

Viewing a House

Aug
8

Friday is the most popular day for viewing a house. Before you go have a think about the following. Go and have a look Have a drive around, check out the local shops and most importantly the local pub, you can really get an insight into the types of neighbours you’ll have before even viewing […]

Reviews are important!

Jul
25

The online world is a minefield when trying to find reliable and real information, from fake news to false advertising it can be difficult to know who to trust. An interesting article talks about companies asking their staff to leave positive reviews about their company and culture to enhance the company’s profile. One off the […]

Moving into Downing Street

Jun
13

July will see a new Prime Minister moving into Downing Street. As early as last October rumours of Terresa May leaving were already looming. At least the Tory leadership battle allows Mrs May some time to pack boxes and clean behind the radiators, whereas serving PM’s fighting an election might lose the vote and have […]

German Chocolate Cake Day

Jun
11

Today is German Chocolate Cake day, put your feet up and have a slice of Black Forest Gateau. Fun fact: Black Forest Gateau isn’t named after the Black Forest but after the liquor used to flavour the cherry layers Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser)

First Home – Shopping List for Moving

Jun
8

Although it’s exciting moving into your first home, there’s more to flying the nest and you’ll need more than you probably imagine you do. It’s easy to get wrapped up in calculating the cost of the actual move itself, the mortgage or rent you’ll be paying, gas/electricity and all those kinds of things. However, there’s […]

Van MOT’s – Explained

Jun
6

Whether you work as a man and a van, delivery driver or just use it for your own personal needs, when you own a van you have certain legal responsibilities to meet. One important thing is a MOT. Even if you’ve owned a car, the MOT you’ve had carried out on your car in the […]

Congestion Charge London – Understanding the Costs

Jun
3

Everyone knows that you’re charged for driving in and around central London. Did you know though, that as of April 8th this year, there was major changes introduced? If you’re looking to find out more about these changes, you’ve come to the right place. In the following post we will discuss what the congestion charges […]