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Are you moving soon? If so, you’re probably feeling a little stressed out. Don’t worry, though! We’ve got some tips to help make the process a little easier. Follow these tips, and you’ll be able to move without any stress or hassle.
Pick a moving company early on.
It’s possible that you won’t be able to book a date for your move until the last moment. After all, most people try to relocate during the weekends giving themselves more time. Don’t get caught off-guard; plan ahead of time. Picking a removals company may appear straightforward in comparison. Look at the feedback left by previous clients, look at what your removal quote covers, and ask if the company is willing to do a value – this implies someone will come to your house to check how much stuff you have and ensure that you have the appropriate-sized van and sufficient team members on the day of your move.
Make a list
It may seem like there’s too much to remember before your move – after all, real life goes on alongside your moving plans. To avoid stress, make a list of everything you have to accomplish and think about your timetable. You might only have recently accepted an offer and be months away from completion. However, this does not imply that you should wait. Have a look at our Moving Home Checklist to see if there’s anything you’ve neglected to include on your list. You may also sign up for our email notifications so you are reminded at the proper time and don’t forget anything.
Get rid of any unwanted items
Moving costs money, and there’s no way around it. Before your relocation, make sure that all of your belongings are in good working condition and that you have nothing extra or unneeded. Donating, recycling, or disposing of items you don’t need reduces the number of goods you must move. The smaller the van, the fewer hours your removal company will need to complete the job. Saving money on your move is as simple as avoiding paying to transport objects that you’ll crash when you arrive at your new home.
Pack early label boxes with where they should go in your new home.
Packing is always more time-consuming than you imagine, so it’s better to get started. When you’ve cleared out everything you don’t need, the ideal thing, to begin with, is the rooms you use the least. The easiest way to pack up those rooms and store boxes of goods will be to label them. Label the box with the room it will be used in your new home, and provide some highlights of what’s inside, so you know what it contains.
Consider the safety of yourself and your belongings.
Don’t forget to consider your safety of yourself – not just with the weight of boxes but also with the items you’re transporting. Clean and package any large gardening equipment carefully before packing it up. Before loading gasoline-powered equipment such as lawnmowers or weed whackers, ensure they have been emptied and cleaned correctly. If you’re not sure what you can bring, ask your moving company – they’ll be able to advise on how to package various items, and if there’s anything they shouldn’t transport. They might even provide an extra service where they can wrap more difficult products for you.
Dealing with paperwork
To ensure easy access, store all crucial papers such as passports, property titles, wills, and insurance documents in one box or file. This should then be kept somewhere where you won’t lose it. Create electronic copies of important papers by scanning and saving them to a USB or cloud storage like Dropbox, so you never worry about losing them again.
Organize utilities
Gas, electricity, and water must all be paid for in advance. It’s straightforward to overlook taking last meter readings, but it will make things easier. You may even take photos on your phone, so you don’t lose any notes.
Clean early to focus on moving in
If you can manage to schedule some overlap in your move date and the time you move from your old home, it will significantly impact your stress levels. Getting into your new house a little early allows you to inspect it and clean it before bringing furniture inside thoroughly.
Make sure your ready for when your unpacking
Make a moving day kit of essentials before your relocation. This will include things like toiletries, phone chargers, water bottles, food, and hot beverage supplies to get you and your family through the day (and first night) intact.
Take time to clean
It’s a big day – we understand you’ll want to get everything done as quickly as possible, but it might be tiring. Set reasonable expectations for how much work you expect to do – it’s unlikely you’ll unpack your entire house on the first night.