At some time in your life, it is inevitable that you will have to move house, office or flat and when that time comes there are a few things that you can do to make sure it is trouble-free. Before you get going it is important that you really sit down and think about how you’re going to approach your move. Is your new home ready to move into? Does it need some work doing? Or is it much smaller than your existing home? All of these things effect how you go about your move. For instance, if your new home needs a lot of work doing then you may want to put some of your things into storage while you carry out any necessary building or decorating work. This way you have plenty of room to get on with your household jobs without doing any damage to much-loved or valuable furniture. On the other hand, if your home is ready to move into then you may just want to find the quickest and most cost-effective way of getting everything moved on the day. Once you’ve really started to understand what it is that you need from your move there are a number of options which you can consider to help you on your way;1.    Hire A Man & Van Company – Van and man firms are often a cost-effective way of getting your house move underway, as not only do they include the hire of a van but they also come with an experienced mover and van driver who can help you to load and unload the van. So if you’re worried about how you’re going to move those heavy pieces of furniture or how you’re going to drive a bulky removals van, then why not cost up a man and a van service instead. 2.    Hire a Removals Firm – By far the easiest way of organising any big move is by hiring a professional moving firm to take care of it for you. Removal companies have huge teams of experienced movers who are experts at planning and carrying out big moves in this country or abroad. They will organise a suitable moving vehicle, a specialist moving team and come equipped with quality packing materials. Some firms even offer packing services so that you really can leave them to get on with it all. So if you’re having any last minute dramas or just don’t know how best to approach a complicated move, sometimes it can be better to pay a little bit extra to experience a stress-free move.3.    Use Storage Facilities – If you are downsizing or moving into a house that needs a little bit of building or cosmetic work then you may find that storage facilities can help. Self storage sites offer lockers, rooms and units for short or long-term hire so that you can keep some of your items safe while you get your house sorted or work out whether they’ll fit. With flexible access periods, you can still retain access to your belongings whenever you need but you don’t have to lug them to your new home until your 100% prepared. Secure storage sites are also great for those people who need to move out of their existing home before moving into their new and can be useful if you’re in the process of moving abroad.If none of the above options seem right to you then you could always just hire a van and sort the move out yourself. But remember that if you do, you should always plan your move before you start so that you don’t waste any unnecessary time or money.