There’s no doubt
about it, moving home is one of the most stressful life events you can go
through. As you wade through boxes, try to settle the kids, hunt for the toaster,
and pay off all the moving bills, you’ll probably be trying not to scream and
lose your cool.
So, what’s the
solution? Can you make a house move less hectic for all those involved?
We think so.
Here’s our ultimate moving checklist. You can thank us later.
1)
Start
early
As soon as you know you’re planning to move, start the
process of decluttering. By reducing the amount of stuff early, there’ll be
less to lug around in boxes later, so it’s worth having a clear-out prior to
the packing process.
2)
Plan
how to move
Whether you’re using a man in a van, hiring a removal
company, or doing it yourself, make sure you’ve compared prices and booked in
for the big day.
If you’re not moving big items of furniture, it might
be more budget-friendly to hire a van yourself. If you’ve got a lot to move or
you’re taking large items such as beds and wardrobes, then a removal company is
your best bet.
3)
Questions
for sellers
Before moving in, put a list of questions together for
the people you’re buying from, so you have all the vital info you need.
Questions to ask include: the location of the gas and electric meters and
stopcock, utility providers, bin collection day, if they can leave instruction
manuals, etc.
4)
Redirect
your post
You can pay a small fee to Royal Mail to have your post
redirected for a set time. This is a great way to make your move less stressful
as you won’t panic about missing any outstanding bills or important documents.
5)
Smart
boxes
Keep your packing organised. Label each box so you
know what room it’s destined for and briefly describe what’s in the box. This
will make the actual move-in period a lot easier.
Top
tip: Make sure you’ve
packed a box of everyday essentials such as a kettle, tea and coffee, biscuits,
mugs, a few plates and crockery. This makes your first few meals much less
stressful.
6)
Kids
and moving
Reduce your children’s anxiety about moving by helping
them to create a special moving box containing all their special toys,
comforters and so on. Hopefully, when you move, this will reduce any worries or
fears about change by keeping things familiar and easy to find.
If you’re looking to move home, get in touch with Ridgewater Sales and Lettings and
start your search with us.