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9 Top reasons why you should be moving house to Portishead now!

Are you looking at moving house and thinking about heading to the beautiful coast along the south west of England? Then Portishead is the ideal seaside sanctuary for you!

Located in North Somerset, Portishead is a stunning coastal town overlooking the Severn Estuary. The town has experienced significant changes in the past decade, and has …

Store it or shred it? A small business guide to document storage

As a small business, it is important to understand which documents need to be kept and which can be shredded. Data protection legislation demands both secure document storage and secure destruction of confidential information (see our previous blog on confidential waste shredding).

Data protection requirements aside, businesses also possess information that needs to be stored …

Top ten tips when selling your house

Spring is a popular time to put your house on the market and look forward to a fresh start in a new home.
However, if you hope to achieve the highest possible price there are some important tips that estate agents and property experts often list as vital to help ensure a speedy sale. As …

How confidential waste shredding should comply with the Data Protection Act

Being in business can be tough so the last thing you need landing on your doorstep is a fine because you have failed to correctly deal with your confidential waste disposal.

Breaching the Data Protection Act can lead to fines of up to £500,000 so it is vital that you keep all confidential information secure and …

Hints and tips for a smooth move

Moving can be stressful however here at Yeates we have many years of experience and there aren’t many situations that we haven’t dealt with. Even so there are a few things that you can do which will help make sure that everything goes smoothly on the day. Most are common sense but it always …

How to care for your dog when moving house

Pic credit Kate Brady

Let’s face it, moving house is stressful for humans. So how do think your dog feels about it? He/she has no idea what’s going on or why the world has just changed so suddenly. One minute it’s a nice bowl of biscuits and a kip by the fire and in …

So what is the true cost of moving home?

 

Average cost of removals

We all know that house removals can get expensive. There’s so much to do and some how everything seems to cost more that you thought.

Obviously the cost of moving home will vary enormously depending on whether you are a first-time buyer, selling your current property and buying another (either larger or …

How to move house with chandeliers and fragile items!

When you move house it is often the case that you wish to take your most precious fixtures and fittings with you. A beautiful chandelier is often something that you want to keep, so unless you’ve agreed to leave or sell it to the next occupant it’s time to take it down and pack …

Our invaluable house move checklist

You’ve found your dream home, sold your own or handed in your notice if you’re renting, sorted the finances and now it’s just about packing up and moving! But first make sure you are full prepared by compiling a house moving checklist.

Now every move is different. Maybe you’re just off round the corner or …

Five top moving house tips for a stress free life

A house move can be a stressful experience but a bit of planning and thought really can ensure the process runs smoothly.

As a family firm that was established in 1910 we have been helping people move for many years and have plenty of experience. Here are our top moving house tips for a trouble …