The Olympia Moving Blog
Guides written by people who move homes for a living. Packing decluttering school runs pets paperwork and honest local guides to the places we work.
- Local guides
The Best Areas to Live in Birmingham
A neighbourhood guide to Birmingham covering Harborne Moseley Sutton Coldfield Edgbaston Kings Heath and the Jewellery Quarter with commuting schools and prices.
1 October 2025 · 8 min read - Decluttering
How to Declutter Your House Before Moving
A room by room decluttering plan for the eight weeks before a move including what to keep what to sell how to handle sentimental items and reducing removal costs.
17 September 2025 · 7 min read - Local guides
Things to Do in Birmingham
What to do in Birmingham including the canals the Jewellery Quarter Cadbury World museums markets Sutton Park and the best day trips from the city.
3 September 2025 · 7 min read - Local guides
The Best Restaurants and Places to Eat in Southampton
Where to eat in Southampton from Oxford Street fine dining and Bedford Place independents to waterfront seafood Portswood street food and family friendly options.
20 August 2025 · 6 min read - Moving with children
List of Schools in Southampton
A guide to primary secondary grammar and independent schools in Southampton including admissions deadlines catchment areas and popular family neighbourhoods.
6 August 2025 · 7 min read - Local guides
10 Fun Things to Do in Southampton
Ten things worth doing in Southampton from the SeaCity Museum and the old town walls to Mayflower Park the Common and easy trips to the New Forest.
16 July 2025 · 6 min read - Home organisation
How to Organise Your Garage
A step by step method for clearing and organising a garage including zoning wall storage shelving safe chemical storage and keeping it tidy afterwards.
2 July 2025 · 6 min read - Decluttering
How to Dispose of Unwanted Furniture Before Moving
Ways to sell donate recycle or legally dispose of furniture before a move including council bulky waste charity collections and the duty of care rules.
18 June 2025 · 6 min read - Local guides
Things to Do in Maidenhead with Kids
Family friendly things to do in Maidenhead including riverside walks parks soft play Windsor day trips and the best spots for a rainy afternoon.
4 June 2025 · 6 min read - Moving advice
8 Things to Do Before You Move Into a New House
The jobs that are far easier in an empty house from deep cleaning and decorating to changing locks setting up utilities and checking the loft insulation.
21 May 2025 · 6 min read - Buying a home
10 Questions You Must Ask When Buying a House
The ten questions to ask the seller and the agent before you offer covering chain position boundaries damp works guarantees service charges and running costs.
7 May 2025 · 8 min read - Moving with pets
Top Tips for Transporting Your Pets in the Car
How to travel safely with pets in the car including restraint rules under the Highway Code carrier choice temperature breaks and travel sickness.
16 April 2025 · 6 min read - Moving advice
The Most Common Moving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The mistakes that cost people money and time on moving day from underestimating volume and booking late to skipping insurance and packing boxes too heavy.
2 April 2025 · 7 min read - Settling in
How to Make Friends When You Move to a New Area
Practical ways to build a social circle after relocating including local clubs volunteering neighbourhood apps and the habits that turn acquaintances into friends.
19 March 2025 · 6 min read - Moving with pets
Tips for Moving Home with Pets
How to move house with dogs cats rabbits and other pets safely including moving day containment microchip updates and helping animals settle in a new home.
5 March 2025 · 7 min read - Homeowner advice
Things Every New Homeowner Should Know
A first week checklist for new homeowners covering stopcocks meter readings insurance locks boiler servicing and the paperwork worth filing before you unpack.
20 February 2025 · 6 min read - Moving with children
Tips for Moving Long Distance with Kids
How to plan a long distance family move including travel day logistics packing an essentials bag keeping routines and helping children settle into a new area.
6 February 2025 · 7 min read - Moving with children
List of Schools in Birmingham: A Parent's Moving Guide
A practical guide to primary secondary grammar and independent schools in Birmingham including how catchment areas and admissions timing affect your move.
14 January 2025 · 8 min read
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