Preparing a survival kit can make moving day run smoothly, as you won’t have to continuously rummage through boxes to find essential items.  Keeping everything you’ll need for the first few days in one place allows you to concentrate on unpacking and getting your new house in order.  You’ll be able to settle in quickly, quietly and with the minimum of stress.

Here’s a list of everything you should have in your Survival Kit:

• Bed Sheets
• Towels
• Toiletries
• Phone and phone chargers
• Alarm Clock
• Change of clothes for all family members.
• Torch
• Scissors
• Utility knife
• Coffee cups; instant coffee/tea
• Kettle
• Bottles water if the water at the new house isn’t switched on.
• Soft drinks
• Snacks that require little or no preparation
• Paper plates and plastic utensils
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Soap
• Pencils and paper
• Local phone book and take-away menus
• Masking tape or PVC tape
• Bin liners
• Shelf liners
• Painkillers
  Basic tools (screwdriver, hammer, drill)
• Champagne and glasses!