Grant Road, Wainscott, Rochester

Grant Road, Wainscott, Rochester
With an abundance of living space and
presented in excellent order throughout this
stunning, executive style family residence
can tick all your boxes
• Executive Family Home, Three Reception Rooms
• Conservatory, Kitchen With Utility And Breakfast Room
• En Suite To Master Bedroom, Double Garage
• Swimming Pool, Great For Commuters
Kitchen
Dining Room
Bedroom
Garden
Floor Plans
Aerial Map
CONTENTS
• Welcome
• Local authority council tax
• Your Green Guide
• School standards
• Get to know your
• Sounds like a plan
• What’s nearby
neighbours
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Welcome to the Neighbourhood
It’s all here. Everything you want to know about your potential new home…
and more besides. We’ve brought together the latest information from reliable
official sources, to answer all your questions on where you’re looking to live.
Want to know about schools? You’ll find performance
results for nurseries, infant, junior and secondary schools
in the area.
Looking for your local pub or nearest swimming pool?
Details of all your local amenities are in the next few pages.
You’ll also find information on average council tax costs,
nearby planning applications (past and present), how to
make this particular property greener and even the sort of
people who live in this specific area – all right here, in one
handy guide.
In fact, we think the only way you’ll find out more
is to actually live here!
SCHOOL STANDARDS
If you have a family, chances are education in the area will have a big influence on your
move. So here you’ll find details and results for all the local nurseries, primary and
secondary schools.
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It’s such an important decision. If you have school
age children, you’ll naturally want to know as much as
possible about the quality and accessibility of schools
in the area. That’s why we’ve brought together all the
essential information, including performance data
compared with national averages, for schools nearby (for
more details of a specific school’s performance, simply
visit ofsted.gov.uk and click on ‘inspection reports’).
Then when you do apply, make sure you do it well in
advance – as far ahead as the Autumn Term a year before
your child is due to start.
Getting the results
Secondary schools generally send out letters on 1st March.
The dates for primary schools vary, so check with the local
authority – the details for this particular property are:
Civic Centre, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4AU
Applying for a place
Once you’ve chosen your preferred primary or secondary
schools it’s important to look at the admissions criteria,
as they can differ from school to school. If the one you’ve
chosen is popular, it’ll give you an idea of how likely you
are to get a place there.
Appealing against a decision
Occasionally schools don’t have enough places for the
number of applications; if that’s the case at your preferred
school, you still have a legal right to appeal.
NURSERY SCHOOLS – KEY STAGE 0
The five nearest Nursery Schools to the property are shown below. No institution performance
data results are available for Key Stage 0.
Distance
Name and address
249 metres
Wainscott Memorial Hall Playgroup, ME2 4LG
400 metres
Smilers Pre School, ME2 4JY
1.04 km
Cooling Road Playgroup, ME2 4RG
1.06 km
Mrs Joy Wilson Playgroup, ME2 4RH
1.38 km
Little Acorns Pre School, ME2 4HE
INFANT SCHOOLS – KEY STAGE 1
The five nearest Infant Schools to the property are shown below. No institution performance
data results are available for Key Stage 1.
Distance
Name and address
400 metres
Wainscott Primary School, ME2 4JY
974 metres
Hilltop Primary School, ME2 4QN
1.15 km
Temple Mill Primary School, ME2 3NL
1.39 km
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, ME2 4JA
1.42 km
Chattenden Primary School, ME3 8LF
JUNIOR SCHOOLS – KEY STAGE 2
The five nearest Junior Schools to the property are shown below.
Distance
Name and address
School type
OFSTED
400 metres
Wainscott Primary School, ME2 4JY
Community
Good
974 metres
Hilltop Primary School, ME2 4QN
Community
Good
1.15 km
Temple Mill Primary School, ME2 3NL
Community
Satisfactory
1.39 km
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary
Voluntary Aided
Good
Academy
Good
School, ME2 4JA
1.42 km
Chattenden Primary School, ME3 8LF
Converter
SECONDARY SCHOOLS – KEY STAGE 3 and 4
The five nearest Secondary Schools to the property are shown below.
Distance
Name and address
School type
OFSTED
2.70 km
King's School, ME1 1TE
Other
No Data
Independent
Available
3.07 km
3.19 km
3.48 km
The Hundred of Hoo School, ME3 9HH Academy
No Data
Sponsor Led
Available
Rochester Independent College, ME1
Other
No Data
1XF
Independent
Available
Strood Academy, ME2 2SX
Academy
Satisfactory
Sponsor Led
3.56 km
Gad's Hill School, ME3 7PA
Other
No Data
Independent
Available
SECONDARY SCHOOLS – KEY STAGE 5
The five nearest Secondary Schools to the property are shown below.
Distance
Name and address
School type
OFSTED
2.70 km
King's School, ME1 1TE
Other
No Data
Independent
Available
3.07 km
3.18 km
3.19 km
3.48 km
The Hundred of Hoo School, ME3 9HH Academy
No Data
Sponsor Led
Available
Further
No Data
Education
Available
Rochester Independent College, ME1
Other
No Data
1XF
Independent
Available
Strood Academy, ME2 2SX
Academy
Satisfactory
Midkent College, ME7 1FN
Sponsor Led
WHAT’S NEARBY
New to the area? You’ll want to know what’s nearby in the neighbourhood. So here’s a
rundown of the main amenities and services, from DIY stores to doctors and petrol stations
to pubs. Even if you live locally already, you may find a few new places to go!
Restaurants
Pubs, Bars
& Inns
Shopping
DIY Stores
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.39 km
Mcdonald's Restaurants Ltd, ME2 4DW
1.75 km
The New Cobham Inn, ME2 4TA
2.08 km
Dean's Diner, ME4 4LL
2.08 km
Nandos, ME4 4LL
2.08 km
Pizza Hut, ME4 4LL
Approx Distance
Name and address
339 metres
The Stag, ME2 4LA
764 metres
Sans Pareil, ME2 4JS
1.13 km
Ship, ME2 4RA
1.35 km
The Kings Arms, ME2 4XG
1.36 km
The Stone Horse Public House, ME3 8EN
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.23 km
Tesco Express, ME2 4JD
1.71 km
Jassal Stores, ME2 3AW
2.13 km
Asda Supermarket, ME2 4TR
2.16 km
Reena Food Stores Ltd, ME2 4AP
2.25 km
Tesco Express, ME2 3PW
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.66 km
G H Stokes & Son, ME2 3AL
2.30 km
B & Q, ME2 2AB
3.55 km
Wickes Building Supplies Ltd, ME4 6AA
6.34 km
B & Q Plc, ME8 6BY
6.86 km
Homebase Ltd, ME5 9SQ
Garden Centres
Post Offices
Places of
Worship
Hospitals
Doctors
Approx Distance
Name and address
972 metres
Stonehill Nurseries, ME3 8BL
2.34 km
Dillywood Garden Centre, ME3 7NT
4.23 km
Homeleigh Nurseries, ME3 8QD
8.74 km
Elmcourrt Garden Centre, ME7 3JQ
10.20 km
Meresborough Nursery, ME8 8PP
Approx Distance
Name and address
2.06 km
Post Office (Strood), ME2 4SL
2.54 km
Post Office (Cliffe Woods), ME3 8HX
2.78 km
Post Office (The Temple), ME2 2HB
2.81 km
Post Office (Rochester), ME1 1JT
3.39 km
Post Office (Chatham), ME4 4JG
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.04 km
Frindsbury Baptist Church, ME2 4RG
1.37 km
All Saints' C of E Church, ME2
1.39 km
English Martyrs R C Church, ME2 4JA
1.39 km
All Saints' C of E Church, ME2 4UR
1.48 km
Bishop Gundulph Church, Kent, ME3
Approx Distance
Name and address
3.40 km
St Bartholomews Hospital, ME1 1DS
4.56 km
Medway Maritime Hospital, ME7 5NY
10.48 km
Gravesham Community Hospital, DA11 0DG
13.25 km
Preston Hall Hospital, ME20 7NJ
14.65 km
Orsett Hospital, RM16 3EU
Approx Distance
Name and address
418 metres
Wainscott Surgery, ME2 4LP
1.81 km
St Mary's Medical Centre, ME2 4DG
2.01 km
APEX Medical Practice, ME2 4UW
2.01 km
Dr J N Ray & Partners, ME2 4UW
2.14 km
Dr S Lawrence St Mary's Island Surgery, ME4 3EP
Dentists
Pharmacies
Train Stations
Petrol Stations
Leisure Centres
& Swimming
Pools
Approx Distance
Name and address
898 metres
The Rochester Orthodontic Centre, ME2 4JS
1.77 km
The Post Office Dental Practice, ME2 3BN
2.13 km
Strood Dental Centre, ME2 4TR
2.24 km
E M Swanson Dental Surgery, ME2 3JA
2.28 km
Thakray Practice, ME2 3HF
Approx Distance
Name and address
418 metres
Marshland Pharmacy, ME2 4LP
1.40 km
William's Chemist, ME2 4HY
2.09 km
Bryant Road Pharmacy, ME2 3EP
2.16 km
Boots The Chemist, ME2 4AH
2.30 km
Tesco Pharmacy, ME2 2DE
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.91 km
Strood Station, Kent, ME2
3.02 km
Rochester Station, Kent, ME1
3.31 km
Higham Station, Kent, ME3
3.67 km
Chatham Station, Kent, ME4
4.13 km
Gillingham (Kent) Station, Kent, ME7
Approx Distance
Name and address
1.33 km
Frindsbury Express, ME2 4SS
1.38 km
Co-Op Rochester Anthonys Way, ME2 4DW
1.54 km
Four Elms Service Station (south), ME3 8LL
1.64 km
Four Elms Service Station (north), ME3 8LL
2.19 km
Park Strood Service Station, ME2 4AB
Approx Distance
Name and address
2.01 km
Keystone Health Centre, ME2 4UL
2.49 km
Echoes Gym, ME2 3JQ
2.49 km
Strood Sports Centre, ME2 3JQ
2.64 km
Beefs Fitness, ME2 2EG
3.09 km
Hundred Of Hoo Sports Centre, ME3 9EY
Golf Clubs
Cinemas
Theatres
Approx Distance
Name and address
3.53 km
Deangate Ridge Golf Club, ME3 8RZ
5.84 km
Pitch & Putt Golf Course, ME5 0LU
5.91 km
Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club Ltd, ME2 3UL
5.94 km
Gillingham Golf Club, ME7 2AP
7.27 km
Southern Valley Golf Course Ltd, DA12 4LT
Approx Distance
Name and address
2.08 km
Odeon Cinemas Ltd, ME4 4LL
6.30 km
Cineworld Group Plc, ME1 3QY
12.73 km
Moviestarr Cineplex, SS8 7DN
12.73 km
Starr Snooker, SS8 7DN
16.04 km
Odeon Cinemas Ltd, ME16 8RG
Approx Distance
Name and address
3.11 km
Medway Little Theatre, ME1 1HY
3.33 km
Spotlites, ME4 4EE
3.54 km
Central Theatre Box Office, ME4 4AS
10.19 km
Woodville Halls, DA12 1DD
11.76 km
Gravesend & District Theatre Guild, DA11 8BZ
Data Sources:
The following information comes from Yell/Thompson Directory and is based on postcode.
Restaurants - Shopping - DIY Stores - Garden Centres - Dentists - Chemists - Leisure Centres - Cinemas – Theatres
The following information comes from PointX.
Pubs, Bars, Inns - Post Offices - Places of Worship - Hospitals - Train Stations - Petrol Stations - Golf Clubs
Doctors - England: Reproduced by kind permission of the Department of Health, © 2013; Wales: Contains public sector information licensed
under the Open Government Licence v2.0; Scotland: Data provided by ISD Scotland
LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCIL TAX
However many properties you’ve looked at in this area, it’s always useful to know how
associated costs compare. So here’s an overview of average local authority’s Council
Tax costs.
Council Tax Band
Local Values
National Average
Band A
£904
£986
Band B
£1054
£1150
Band C
£1205
£1314
Band D
£1355
£1479
Band E
£1657
£1807
Band F
£1958
£2136
Band G
£2259
£2464
Band H
£2711
£2957
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS
Taking the smallest geographical area, the latest census data (Source: Census area statistic)
can reveal a profile of your neighbours, based on age, education and employment.
Age profile
The largest group of people in your postcode sector are aged between 45 and 54 years of age. The lowest number of
people are aged 85 years and over.
Age Range
0-4
5-14
%
6
13
15-24
13
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85
12
15
16
13
7
4
1
Employment profile
The proportion of people who are employed living in this postcode sector is greater than the national average of
60.5%. Approximately 11.5% of people are retired. This is less than the national average of 13.3%. Unemployment
levels are lower than the national average of 3.4%.
Percentage (%) in area
National Average (%)
Employee
57.2
52.3
Self employed with employees
4.2
3.0
Self employed without employees
6.5
5.2
Unemployed
2.6
3.4
Full-time students
1.9
2.6
Retired
11.5
13.3
Student
3.3
4.7
Looking after home/family
7.9
12
Permanently sick/disabled
2.8
5.8
Other
2.2
3.2
Education profile
Information available for the area suggests that there are a lower proportion of people who have no qualifications
compared to the national average. There also appears to be a lower than average proportion of people educated to
degree level or above.
Percentage (%) in area
National Average (%)
No qualifications
33
35.8
Lower level qualifications
53.9
43.9
Higher level qualifications
13
20.3
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YOUR GREEN GUIDE
We can all benefit from being environmentally-friendly… not to mention saving you a small
fortune over the course of a year. Here you’ll find a variety of information about the local
environment for this particular property, and its energy efficiency.
It’s up to all of us to make a difference. Whether
it’s recycling with the help of the local authority
or using an alternative energy source, it’s easy
for everyone to do their bit (for information on
anything from environmental health to pollution
and recycling, the local authority’s website
should help).
It’s also important to know whether or not your potential
new home is at risk of being flooded, so we’ve included info
on that too. And finally, you’ll see just how energy-efficient
this particular property is – together with a few suggestions
as to how it can be improved.
Recycling at home
Easy to do and resulting in less waste being sent to landfill,
recycling is actively encouraged by the local council. They’ll
be able to provide you with recycling bins and boxes, a
timetable of kerbside collection dates and more. Here are
the details for contacting them, and of the nearest recycling
centre.
Recycling naturally
Other useful ways of recycling include composting food
waste and reducing water usage by fitting a water butt to
Local Authority Council
Civic Centre, Strood, Rochester, Kent,
ME2 4AU
01634 306000
www.medway.gov.uk
Recycling centre
Cuxton H W R C, Land Adjacent To A228,
Sundridge Hill, Cuxton, Strood, Kent, ME2
1LF
downpipes. Many local authorities have special schemes
(including discounted products) to encourage both – just
call them for details.
Water meters
Another way to save water is by having a water meter –
which can cut bills by as much as £200! The general rule
is if there are more bedrooms than people in a house, it’s
worth having one; alternatively, the local water company
can provide a ‘calculator’ to help work out how much
might be saved in a particular property.
Alternative energy
With 40% of Europe’s wind energy flowing over Britain,
it could be worth fitting a domestic wind turbine. It’s one
of the greenest sources of energy available, and through
feed-in tariffs you get paid for any energy you generate
even if you use it. What you don’t use can be exported
to the local grid (you get paid for that too!) – and you can
store energy in batteries for when there is no wind.
The Energy Saving Trust estimates you need an annual
average wind speed of 6m/s or more to make a turbine
worthwhile, with no major obstacles nearby (such as
buildings, trees or hills) to reduce the speed or cause
turbulence.
The average wind speed for this area is 4.6 m/s
Energy Performance Certificate
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is designed to
help people understand a home’s energy efficiency and
its impact on the environment. It uses a similar rating
system (A to G, A being most energy efficient) to that
seen on household appliances, windows and even cars. A
qualified energy assessor creates the EPC, which shows
the home’s current rating and some recommendations.
Every property marketed for sale or rent has an EPC,
which is always accompanied by a report listing
various recommendations together with the potential
improvements to the building’s energy rating.
FLOOD RISK MAP FOR THE PROPERTY
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Flood risk
Definitions
According to the Environment Agency, millions of people
in the UK live in areas at risk of flooding – so it’s worth
knowing in advance about the home you’re looking at.
A Zone 2 floodplain has an annual probability of flooding
of between 1 in 1000 (0.1%) and 1% from rivers and
0.5% from the sea. A Zone 3 floodplain’s annual
probability is 1 in 100 (1%) or greater from rivers and 1 in
200 (0.5%) from the sea. If available, the highest known
flood level may be shown.
Other types of flooding can affect properties
– for details on getting a full flood report,
contact The Property Intelligence People.
Energy Performance Certificate
14, Grant Road, Wainscott, ROCHESTER, ME3 8EE
Dwelling type:
Date of assessment:
Date of certificate:
Detached house
04 November 2013
06 November 2013
Reference number:
Type of assessment:
Total floor area:
0448-4905-7269-1857-9910
RdSAP, existing dwelling
143 m²
Use this document to:
•
•
Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient
Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures
Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years:
£ 3,129
Over 3 years you could save
£ 648
Estimated energy costs of this home
Current costs
Potential costs
Lighting
£ 258 over 3 years
£ 258 over 3 years
Heating
£ 2,403 over 3 years
£ 1,953 over 3 years
Hot Water
£ 468 over 3 years
£ 270 over 3 years
Totals £ 3,129
Potential future savings
You could
save £ 648
over 3 years
£ 2,481
These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot
water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity
generated by microgeneration.
Energy Efficiency Rating
The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your
home.
The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely
to be.
The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking
the recommendations on page 3.
The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in
England and Wales is band D (rating 60).
Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient
Recommended measures
Indicative cost
Typical savings
over 3 years
£100 - £350
£ 117
£800 - £1,200
£ 159
£2,200 - £3,000
£ 252
1 Increase loft insulation to 270 mm
2 Floor insulation
3 Replace boiler with new condensing boiler
Available with
Green Deal
See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property.
To find out more about the recommended measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit
www.direct.gov.uk/savingenergy or call 0300 123 1234 (standard national rate). The Green Deal may allow you to
make your home warmer and cheaper to run at no up-front cost.
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SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN
Thinking you might make a few alterations? Or want to know what other people are planning
to build nearby? Either way, you’ll find all you need to know here.
Planning Application Process
Contact the planning department of your
local planning authority for advice
Request application form and decide on
application type
Outline application
(submit “reserves
matters” later)
Full application
Submit application with correct fee and
necessary supporting documents
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If you’re looking at making changes to your new home such as an
extension or conversion, you may well need planning permission.
But submitting an application is easier than you think. You can get
all the advice you need from your local council, who’ll consider
applications in line with the local development plan.
They’ll be looking at such things as:
• Number, size, layout, siting, external appearance of buildings
• Proposed access
• Landscaping and how it affects the local neighbourhood
• The availability of services, such as roads and water supply
Types of planning application
Outline
For new buildings, this will tell you if the development is
acceptable in principle. Detailed drawings aren’t needed, but
it’ll help if you can give the council as much detail as possible.
Reserved Matters
These comprise siting, design, external appearance, means of
access and landscaping. What you propose must be consistent
with the outline permission, if not you may need to reapply.
Full
A full planning application requires the submission of all details
of the proposal and is appropriate if you wish to change the use.
Local planning authority acknowledges
valid applications
Local planning authority publicises
and consults on application
Application considered by planning officer
or planning commitee
Permission
refused
Change
proposal and
submit new
application
Application
not decided
in 8 weeks
Permission
granted
with
conditions
Right of appeal to the
secretary of state
Permission
refused
Permission
granted
Start work
within time
limit and
comply with
conditions
Permission
granted
PLANS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Even if you’ve no major plans yourself, it’s important to know what changes people nearby
have been making (apart from anything else, it can help you see what sort of alterations
have been approved already). So the following is an overview of the 5 most recent
applications within 100 metres of the property each of which is also shown on a map.
HOUSE EXTENSION
The following top 5 records have been found within 100m of this search. Those within and around
a 100m buffer are represented as points on the Planning Applications Map.
ID
Dist (m)
Address
Category
Status
1
29.0
10 Grant Road, ME3 8EE
House (Alterations) Detailed Planning
Granted
2
31.0
12 Grant Road, ME3 8EE
House (Alterations) Detailed Planning
Granted
3
66.0
6A Burton Close, ME3 8DU
House (Extension) Detailed Planning
Granted
4
81.0
30 Grant Road, ME3 8EE
House (Extension) Detailed Planning
Submitted
5
82.0
17 Grant Road, ME3 8EE
First Floor
Extension
Detailed Planning
Submitted
PROJECTS
The following top 5 records have been found within 100m of this search. Those within and around
a 100m buffer are represented as points on the Planning Applications Map.
ID
Dist (m)
12
95.0
13
95.0
Category
Status
20 - 22 Hollywood Lane, ME3 8AL
18 Flats
Detailed Planning
Refused
20 - 22 Hollywood Lane, ME3 8AL
10 Houses
& 2 Bunga-
Outline Planning
Refused
Address
lows
Note. An Exact match is one where the property has been located within one metre of it’s central position.
A proximity match is where and exact match could not be made. This may be for several reasons such as an incomplete postal address, a new
build having yet been allocated a postal address by Royal Mail or a large project – eg: a road or major property development covering a large land
area that we cannot give exact location to.
The Planning Applications section of this report contains data under licence from Emap Glenigan. Emap Glenigan is the largest provider of planning
data in the UK. The company has been collecting and processing data since 1973. Emap Glenigan tracks applications from the initial planning
and tender through to contracts awarded. This Planning Report contains the most up to date commercially available information on planning
applications made in the vicinity of the subject property over the last 10 years. Please note that the location of the project applications (exact) relates
to a point within the development, and does not represent the nearest border. The location of the project applications (proximity) is estimated from
the site address details and should not be considered as an accurate representation of the project’s location.
Please note that due to differing methodologies adopted by Local Authorities, some planning applications identified as having been Wwithin this
report which would have a bearing on a purchaser’s decision if they were to have been granted, you are advised to seek further clarification from
the Local Authority on the applications status.
While GroundSure makes every effort to ensure that data is sourced from reliable providers, it is unable to ensure that the information is accurate,
complete or up to date. Therefore, if the existence or absence of an application for or grant of planning permission will have material effect on any
decision to purchase land, GroundSure advises that a specific enquiry should be made to the local authority.
This request is produced in accordance with GroundSure Standard Terms and conditions. A copy of which can be made available on request.
MOVING CHECKLIST
With some careful organisation and plenty of forward planning, you can help minimise the
stress of moving house. Use our Home Moving Checklist to help organise the process as
efficiently as possible.
3 weeks to go
2 weeks to go
n
n
Begin to discard unwanted items from cupboards,
attics and sheds.
n
Arrange for the Post Office to redirect your mail.
n
Double-check your correct change of address with:
– Bank/Building Society, insurance companies,
Premium Bonds and other savings certificates,
credit card companies and store accounts
– Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre and mortgage
organisations
– Inland Revenue, Local Council Office, Social
Security Office
– Clubs and other memberships, newsagents/
magazine and other subscriptions
– Milk and any other direct delivery service
– Relatives and friends.
n
n
n
n
n
rrange to hire a self-drive van or obtain estimates
A
from removal firms asking about packing and
unpacking services.
If you are moving yourself, check your home
contents insurance policy for cover at your new
address during your move.
orrespond with your Building Society/ Bank and
C
any credit card companies advising them of your
new address and amending standing orders etc.
rrange for water, electric, gas, telephone and other
A
accounts to be finalised.
ook an electrician and plumber if required to
B
disconnect and refit appliances from your old
address to your new address.
otify your dentist and doctor for your medical
N
records to be transferred to your new practices.
Confirm school transfers.
n
If you are packing yourself, create a system of
identifying packing boxes which will need to be
opened first (by numbering or colour code) and label
all boxes clearly with their contents and in which
room they belong.
n
Inform your employer of your move, confirming
whether you require time off work.
n
ou may want to also arrange for someone to look
Y
after any young children and pets during your move.
1 week to go
Moving today
n
onfirm moving arrangements with van hire or
C
removal firm.
n
Strip beds and pack bedding, nightclothes, towels
etc.
n
learly label any items you are leaving behind and
C
remove any fixed objects not included in your sale.
n
Take down curtains and remove rugs and loose floor
coverings that you are taking with you.
n
Collect up all keys for your existing property.
n
Turn off central heating and all electrical appliances.
n
ake up a tool kit with screwdriver, pliers, knife,
M
hammer, hooks, bulbs etc. and keep it handy.
n
Make a note of gas, water and electric meter
readings.
n
ake sure loft, garden shed and other storage
M
places have been cleared out.
n
Check all storage spaces and lock all windows and
doors.
n
dvise your solicitor of the time of your move so
A
they can ensure all completion money is with your
bank prior to your arrival to collect your keys for
your new property.
n
Leave keys with your agent or as arranged with the
new owners.
n
ollect your keys from the agent and or the previous
C
owners as agreed.
Moving tomorrow
n
Defrost fridge and freezer.
n
omplete packing except for clothing and overnight
C
toiletries etc. and food and drink needed for the
moving day.
n
ave cash available to deal with unexpected
H
expenses.
n
lean down all paintwork and working surfaces
C
including sanitary ware.
n
lean and cover carpets which are being left to
C
avoid damage.
Take care!
It is important that you take care when moving into your
new home. You will probably need to carry several items
during the move, which, if done incorrectly, can cause
injury. The golden rules of manual handling are:
• Assess the weights of the items before lifting them
• Lift within your capabilities; split or share the load if
you need to
• Plan your route, remove obstructions and avoid any
obstacles
• Wear suitable footwear and gloves if necessary
• When you start to lift use your legs not your back;
imagine yourself as a hoist, not a crane
• If necessary, carry for a short distance and then stop
to rest before you restart
Off to pastures new?
No two people move for exactly the same
reason, no two moves are identical.
So as well as using the experience of more
than 20 years in agency, we come to every
move with fresh ears, listening carefully to
what makes you and your plans different.
Because it’s only by treating all of our
customers as individuals that we get the right
result for them.
If you need more information, call us on 0845 899 9999 or visit haart.co.uk
For more properties in your area visit haart.co.uk
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Haart - Strood
141 High Street
Strood
Kent
ME2 4TJ
01634 719955
www.haart.co.uk
strood@haart.co.uk
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