Navigating legal aspects
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Insights from a Moving Industry Expert – James Sanders
Moving to a new home in the UK is an exciting journey, but it’s also accompanied by a multitude of legal aspects that need careful consideration. With over 35 years of experience in the moving industry, I’ve seen firsthand how understanding and complying with these legal requirements can make or break a residential move. Whether you’re relocating to the picturesque town of Cannock, the historic city of Lichfield, the peaceful town of Stafford, or the vibrant city of Birmingham, it’s crucial to navigate the legal aspects of your move successfully. In this article, I’ll provide insights into the key legal considerations to ensure a smooth and legally compliant residential move.
Property Sale and Purchase
Role of Conveyancer
When buying or selling a property, you’ll need a conveyancer or solicitor to handle the legal aspects of the transaction. They’ll ensure all legal requirements are met and handle the transfer of ownership.
Searches
Various searches are conducted to uncover any legal issues related to the property, such as land registry checks, local authority searches, and environmental searches.
Exchange of Contracts
This legal step involves both parties signing and exchanging contracts. Once contracts are exchanged, the transaction becomes legally binding.
Tenancy Agreements
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)
Most residential tenancies in the UK are ASTs, which come with specific legal rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
Deposit Protection
Landlords are legally required to protect tenants’ rental deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receiving the deposit.
Notice Periods
Landlords must provide proper notice to tenants before increasing rent. Tenants have certain legal rights regarding rent increases.
Utilities and Services
Notify Providers
When moving, it’s essential to notify utility providers of your move-out date to avoid being billed for services at your previous address.
Notification
Inform the local council of your move to ensure that you’re billed correctly for council tax at your new residence.
Update Details
If you have a TV license, update your address to ensure compliance with TV licensing regulations.
Insurance and Liability
Notification
If you have home insurance, notify your provider of your upcoming move. Ensure you have coverage for your possessions during transit.
Liability Insurance
Consider liability insurance to protect against accidental damage to your new property during the move.
Legal Requirements for Professional Movers
Licensed Movers
Ensure that the removal company you hire, such as Cannock Removals, Lichfield Removals, Stafford Removals, or Birmingham Removals, is licensed and insured.
Written Agreements
Review and sign a written contract with your chosen mover, detailing the scope of services, fees, and terms and conditions.
Insurance Coverage
Confirm that the removal company provides appropriate insurance coverage for your belongings during transit.
Legal Compliance Checklist
Change of Address
Notify relevant authorities, including the post office, HMRC, and your bank, of your change of address.
Organize Documents
Keep all legal documents related to your move, including contracts, receipts, and correspondence, in a secure file.
Local Requirements
Familiarize yourself with local regulations in your destination, as they may differ from your current location.
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Ruth Knott2023-12-19Amazing service!! Without James and his team, my move probably wouldn't have happened. They got me out of a tight spot at really short notice thanks to solicitors not exchanging contracts until 4 days before my move Extremely professional set up from the minute they arrived, throughout the whole day up until they left. They took great care with my furniture and other possessions and so skilled In getting everything into my brand new build property without causing any damage. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone needed a professional, reliable and caring removals firm at a very reasonable price. For anyone moving in and around Staffordshire Moving Circles are the 👌Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jenny Summerfield2023-12-09James and the team were amazing. Moving house is really stressful but everyone worked really well together and has us packed up, moved in to our new home without a hitch.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Darren Powell2023-09-04Couldn’t fault the service provided by Moving Circle Removals. We couldn’t be happier with the communication and value for money for a move of some distance. ThankyouTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nicola Appaji2023-09-01A Professional Company with very friendly staff. They were good value and very responsive throughout the move. They helped us out when we needed a backup removal company quickly on a Bank holiday. I would recommend them to everyone they were amazing helped us feel relaxed on our moving day.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hannah Grant2023-08-26Absolutely fantastic service! Had a solicitor nightmare in the morning and the guys just took it in their stride. Amazing professional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Mike Soles2023-08-14James and Tommy helped us from booking , quoting, packing moving and storage . Their service was friendly, professional,& very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble , even down to providing storage for excess items! Moving circles was recommended to us by a friend , and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others ! Thank you guys !Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Paul Ryan2023-06-11Nice team and very accommodating, great job.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Susie Perry2023-06-02I used moving circles removals quite recently and I must say what a pleasure it was, the lads were great , very professional, very helpful. The move was very smooth! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is moving house soon. Thank you guys for helping me out 😊👍🏻Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kimberley Greenwood2023-05-29James & team recently helped us move house - we cannot fault the service and would highly recommend. James was really professional from the outset and also very flexible when our completion date kept moving around (unlike many other removal companies). The team that turned up on the day to support the move was also great - efficient and worked really hard throughout the move day. Moving Circles was also highly competitive in their pricing. Thank you Moving Circles - would definitely work with your team again in future!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Angela Jones2023-04-06We used Moving CIrcles for our recent move and I am so glad that we did . From the very first consultation right through to the actual move, I cannot fault the service that we received. The guys that did the move were very friendly and professional throughout, nothing was damaged and everything was put where we asked. I would highly recommend James and the team who certainly went above and beyond to ensure a smooth move. Thank you so much.
