So, you’re considering moving or relocating, or maybe you’ve already set the wheels in motion and you are looking for handy tools to take the hassle out of your move. Well then, you’re in the right place. No matter what stage of your move you’re at – hunting for houses, decluttering your belongings, getting to know your new area – there is an app out there to make your life easier. We’ve compiled a list of the must-have apps to use when you’re moving.
Rightmove
Property powerhouse Rightmove is an easy to use property search portal – the largest in the UK. It’s sophisticated enough to search for the exact criteria you want yet simple and intuitive to use, so house hunters can easily find homes that match their requirements.
Rightmove has become a mainstay for house hunters and house-sellers and landlords alike over the years. It lists properties and land up for sale, including commercial properties. And it also lists properties available to rent. So, it really is the place to go when you’re considering a move.
AroundMe
AroundMe does exactly what it says – it allows you to search for amenities around you at any time. If you move to a new area – or even relocate temporarily to a new city – it’s a great tool for searching out your nearest restaurants, banks, gas stations, cinemas, etc. It’s a simple way to access local information and navigate to the venues near you. It’s also usable in locations outside of the UK, so it’s handy for holidays or relocations abroad, too.
Sortly
If you’re getting closer to your move and you need to document all of your valuables and belongings, Sortly is the app for you. It’s simple to use, yet powerful enough to document everything you have across multiple locations or properties – i.e. home, storage, holiday home, etc, so you can keep track of everything you own.
You can quickly and easily add a record of each item you own, including photos and item information, such as warranty information, value, when it was purchased and serial numbers.
MyMovingList
This free moving app is useful for anyone buying a house or planning a move. MyMovingList helps you stay organised and in control of your move by providing you with a detailed moving checklist. Functioning like a to-do list, it’s there to help document the steps you need to take and remind you when certain tasks are due.
It’s easy to use and compatible with Android and Apple iOS smartphones and tablets. It comes with a list of standard moving tasks, to help make sure you don’t overlook anything. And you’re also able to add your own tasks and reminders too.
Planner 5D
It can be hard to visualise the space you have, and how everything will fit into place before you have the keys to your new home or office space. Planner 5D gives you the tools to create floor plans and designs, sketching out the layout of your new space. It’s also a handy tool to use for renovations or home improvement projects to simulate how a space will look before you carry out work. It’s intuitively designed to help you experiment and see visualisations of your space in 2D, 3D and even a virtual reality tour.
Decluttr
It’s often only when we’re planning a move when we realise how much stuff we’ve accumulated over the years. Decluttr is a great tool to use for selling your belongings online – and what’s more, it’s totally free to use.
It’s fast and easy to use. You simply tell Decluttr what you’re selling, they provide an instant valuation, you pack your items up, ship to them for free and they pay you the day after the item arrives.
Under My Roof
Under My Roof® is an app to not only document important information about your stuff but also use the information in practical ways to help you maintain and care for your home and personal belongings, like helping with a move with its support for moving boxes and custom barcodes. It is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Under My Roof is a ground-up rewrite of our App Store Editor’s Choice home inventory app for the Mac, simply called Home Inventory, helping people around the world document their home and belongings since 2005.
Itemtopia
The free Itemtopia app (iOS/Android phones and tablets) is unique in many ways. First of all, it is completely free, tracks an unlimited number of houses, items, warranties, notes, photos and even reminders for your items. It also includes encrypted cloud backup – for free. Add receipts for purchases, services or repairs, and you can even add your pet to track vet, food or health costs – and so much more. It’s a personal inventory app for your life. Fully customisable for collectables or specific needs, Itemtopia was designed by a team of asset tracking professionals.
In only seven years, Itemtopia is now available in 11 languages and used in 70 countries. Itemtopia also seamlessly works offline or online and syncs data with other devices or family members – automatically. The one-link URL to find Itemtopia for your iOS or Android device is http://hu48f.app.link/ or find Itemtopia on Instagram or your app store.
Sweet Home 3D
Sweet Home 3D is an interior design application that lets users create detailed 2D-floor plans with instant 3D visualization. It features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, supports precise measurements, and offers over 2000 customizable furniture and decor items. Users can import additional 3D models and textures, save projects, and access designs in multiple languages.
Ideal for all skill levels, Sweet Home 3D helps visualize real-world spaces quickly and accurately. Community support and flexible customisation make it a robust home design and renovation planning tool. Perfect for anyone looking to design their dream space with ease and flexibility.
Freecycle
The Freecycle Network is a nonprofit global gifting community at Freecycle.org with over 11 million members in 5,000 local groups. It helps people give and get used items that might otherwise be thrown away, promoting reuse and reducing waste. Freecycle is free and open to everyone.
If you’re moving or relocating, it’s a handy way to pass on unwanted furniture, kitchenware, moving boxes, or other household items instead of dumping them. To join, visit Freecycle.org, click “Sign up,” find your local town, and click “Join.” Then, post a Wanted or Offer to arrange pickup within your community.
Toodledo
Toodledo is the ultimate productivity app for anyone planning a move or relocation. From organising to-do lists and setting reminders to tracking important deadlines and coordinating with family or movers, Toodledo helps you stay in control every step of the way. With customizable folders, checklists, and task sharing, it’s easy to manage packing, address changes, utilities, and more—all in one place.
Whether you’re moving across town or the country, Toodledo ensures nothing slips through the cracks. It’s your all-in-one moving assistant, helping you plan smarter and stress less.
Structured
Structured is a day planner with a minimalist timeline for effective, clear, and stress-free planning. While not explicitly designed for moving, its simple layout and task organisation make it helpful in managing the many details involved in a relocation. The app integrates with calendars and to-do lists to help users keep track of important deadlines and tasks during the moving process.
Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices, and as a web app, it keeps plans synced across all devices. With millions of downloads, Structured is a trusted tool for staying organised through any busy period, including moving day.
Centriq
Centriq is the ultimate app for homeowners who want to stay organised, informed, and prepared. Snapping photos of appliances, electronics, or tools automatically loads user manuals, how-to videos, parts, and recall notices—all in one place. Whether moving into a new home or managing an existing one, Centriq helps users take control with ease. Trusted by thousands, the app cuts through clutter and confusion so homeowners can focus on what matters. Making a move smarter and keeping your home safer has never been simpler.
Nines
Nines is a household management platform and mobile app designed to help you easily manage properties, assets, vendors, staff, projects, and more. With a secure, centralized household manual, you can create a record of everything in your home – as well as any relevant documents and information – so you can keep track of the moving pieces, plan tasks and projects, follow along with what’s been done on your property, communicate with staff and vendors, and find property information when you need it.
In addition to household management technology, Nines offers in-house estate management support, workshops, and consulting.
HomeZada
HomeZada is an online platform and app that helps homeowners manage their most valuable asset and highest ongoing expense—their home. It offers a secure, cloud-based way to track home inventory for insurance, moving, and estate planning. Homeowners can stay on top of preventative tasks with a maintenance calendar, manage home projects with templates and budgets, and view the total cost of homeownership with financial details specific to their property.
With homeowner AI, HomeZada makes it easier to manage one or multiple homes and keep track of all home-related information in one easy-to-use platform.
Homer
Homer.co is one of the world’s top home management apps, designed to help homeowners stay on top of everything in one place. Using AI that learns your home, it lets you build a complete inventory just by snapping photos—items and appliances are recognised and logged automatically.
With features like Expenses, Valuation, a Home Timeline, and To-Do Lists, it’s built to take the hassle out of homeownership. Praised by Apple and MacRumors, Homer.co makes it easier to manage, maintain, and understand your home—without the usual stress.
Coohom
Coohom is an industry-leading 3D visualisation & interior design platform trusted by over 10 million designers and 35,000 enterprises worldwide. Featured in renowned publications such as Forbes, TechNode, and FurnitureToday, and partnered with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Coohom is a recognised leader in its field.
It not only has obtained Amazon SPN service provider certification but has also been awarded the title of “Leader” in seven categories, including 3D rendering, general CAD, and 3D modelling, by G2.
