Moving Premises

4. Transfer Services

4.1 Redirect mail to the new address.

• Obtain a Redirection Application form at your local Post Office or call 08457 740 740. You can also download a form from www.royalmail.com. Complete the form and apply by post or at the Post Office at least five working days before you move. The cost depends on how long the mail is redirected for.
• Re-register your franking equipment if you move to a new postal district.

4.2 Contact your telecoms provider and request information on how to move premises with minimum inconvenience. For example, with BT you can:

• Take your old number with you.
• Leave your new number as a message recorded on your old number ('ceased number interception').
• Divert telephone and fax calls to the new numbers ('remote call forwarding') - if the expense is justified.

4.3 At least 14 days beforehand, arrange for all utilities to be cut off, and all meters to be read, at the end of D-day.

• Read the meters yourself as well, and keep a written record.

4.4 In some cases, you may need to find new suppliers and end existing contracts.

• For example, office and window cleaning, waste disposal and maintenance.

4.5 Notify your insurer of the move and arrange any new insurance that is necessary.