The W9 area in West London includes Maida Vale, Maida Hill and Little Venice. West London is a nice area to relocate to, but if you are moving from across the country or even internationally, anywhere in London you settle down will bring a lot of changes to your lifestyle and familiar routines. The change of location will be considerable, because London is a huge city and one of the busiest in the world. Relocations are tough and expensive these days; they are also strenuous, time-consuming and stressful. When you need to move house, it’s advisable to seek professional assistance and not try to DIY the whole relocation. Just like every other house-related task, moves have certain basic rules which need to be followed for the result to be successful. The easiest way to move house is by hiring a professional mover – a removals company or a man-and-van service. These services will assist you from day one and save you lots of stress and time. The basic steps of the house move are packing, loading, transportation, unloading and unpacking. It’s a straight forward process, but there are multiple details which need attention as well. One of them is the emotional side of the relocation – a shift of the whole household to a completely new place has an impact on both adults and children. It also affects friends and relatives and it’s not easy to inform every one of the upcoming relocation. It’s a huge change especially if you are moving across the country or internationally. Another basic task is the choice of mover – the better your choice of a mover, the easier your move will be. It’s not easy to find a reputable mover within a certain budget, but it’s not impossible either. You need to be careful and ask for testimonials of past clients. There are plenty of rogue removals companies these days whose main goal is to rip off the client. The cost of your move will be based on a binding or non-binding estimate. Your task is to make sure you are ready for the moving day – if you are packing your goods, you have to be all packed and ready when the movers arrive with the moving truck (usually early in the morning). The additional charges of a house move are usually not discussed, so they can come as a shock after the relocation is completed. Things like having to use stairs, delays, not enough space on the parking lot for the truck, too much distance between the truck and the house and others will raise the cost of the relocation significantly. Make sure you pay after the complete removal and nothing in advance. You will need cash for tipping the movers too. Take your car to a check-up if you are about to drive a long way and load it with some items. Take as much shipment in your own vehicle that needs special care – fragile items, expensive electronics, fragile and valuable items, heirlooms, works of art, personal documents and essential items for the first few days after the move. Be careful not to overload the car though, especially if you are travelling with small children and pets.