Things to do, 4 weeks before Moving Day.  

 - Voting:. You will still be allowed to vote if you are a British National living overseas, in UK General Elections and European Union Elections for up to 15 years after moving abroad. In order to register as an overseas voter you will need to contact the electoral registration covering the address for where you were last registered. They will then send you out the appropriate forms. For more information visit: www.electoralcommission.gov.uk

 - Library: Now is the ideal chance to return any library books that you find, no matter how long you have had them. Also advise them of your new address.

 - Subscriptions: Cancel all organisations, charities and magazines which you subscribe to.

 - Borrowed or loaned items: Return any items that you have borrowed from friends and neighbours.

 - Car: You need to decide what you plan to do with your car. If you are taking your car abroad you notify the DVLA ( For more information on transporting your vehicle please see our F.A.Q section “ Can I take my car?”. You will also need to renew your driving licence as failure to notify DVLA of a change in address is an offence. For more information go to www.dvla.gov.uk . If you are not then get your car serviced/MOT and advertised. www.autotrader.co.uk or www.ebay.co.uk

 - Cleaner: If you feel you simply won't have time to clean the house thoroughly before you leave, book a cleaner. Contact them as soon as you can and arrange a home visit to go through what you want them to do and always ask for references.

 - Freezer: Start to run your freezer food down.

 - Kitchen cupboards: Go through the kitchen cupboards and start to use up any food.

 - Dismantle & Disconnect: Unless you have arranged with the removal company, you will be expected to dismantle any self-assembly furniture that cannot be moved out in one.