Free Ashford Moving Checklist

What you get

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Before you offer — mortgage in principle, solicitor quotes, school catchments, flood risk, council tax bands.
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After offer accepted — instruct your solicitor, book your RICS survey, apply for your mortgage formally, arrange buildings insurance.
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Exchange to completion — contract review, deposit transfer, removal booking, utility transfers.
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Completion day — CHAPS deadline, meter readings, appliance checks, key collection.
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After moving in — DVLA address update, electoral roll, GP registration, Royal Mail redirect, bank notifications.
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Local Ashford contacts — council, highways, emergency utility numbers, all in one place.

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Before you offer Get a mortgage in principle from an FCA-regulated broker before viewing properties seriously.

Survey tip For older Ashford properties (pre-1970), a Level 3 Building Survey is worth the extra cost over a HomeBuyer Report.

Stamp duty Don't forget SDLT. First-time buyers get relief up to £425,000. Check the current thresholds.

Completion day CHAPS transfers have cut-off times. Confirm with your solicitor the day before — missed deadlines can delay key release.

After moving in Update your driving licence within a few days of moving. DVLA fines for not updating apply from date of move.

Local contacts Ashford Borough Council (01233 331111), Kent Highways (03000 418181), plus emergency utility numbers.

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The checklist is written specifically for Ashford and Kent — local contacts, local regulations, local context.

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