Try a Car Boot sale or hire a skip. Some local charities might take unwanted furniture (make sure first, though, that it isn’t an antique)

Collect packing materials early.
Ask your friends to save you anything of use. (If using a Removal Firm, they will often supply you with containers).

Keep hold of that stack of free newspapers.

Try to pack non-essential items in advance. Don’t use it every day then pack it away.

List all the rooms in your new home (or make a map)  plan where the removers will place your items.

Defrost the freezer.

During...

Clearly label all boxes and items, stating which room they should go to.

Avoid a strained back... keep the weight of boxes low.

Make sure the boxes are easy to carry and the tops are secured.

Use bubble wrap and newspaper to wrap fragile items.

Disconnect appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers in the day before the move.

Say which boxes contain fragile items for the benefit of the removal company.

Take apart large items (e.g. tables) as much as possible.

Pack a separate "emergency" box with things you'll need on the day before the move and the day you arrive.

Tea/coffee/milk
Kettle/crockery
Toothbrushes
Towels/soap
Cat!
Address of the nearest takeaway

After the move sit back enjoy the take away and Open that bottle of Champagne