Take The Stress Out Of Moving House With These Tips
January is the month with the highest number of house movers recorded world wide. Moving house or office is regularly listed as one of life’s most stressful events, both physically and emotionally, so it is important to do all you can to make sure it does not become an overwhelming experience. If you’ve moved once or several times, you’ll probably know that this is true. However, experience has taught many movers that there are plenty of things that can be done in advance to ease the stress of moving from countryside to city centre or just having a fresh start in a new place!
Whether you’ve taken a new job in another city, found a nicer apartment in your current resident state or finally closed on the house of your dreams, a fresh start is always exciting. We’re no moving experts but we have compiled some strategies from experienced movers that can help you lighten your load.
Plan and Start Early!
Having a plan is the first step, don’t start packing without a strategy. The next is to start early with your preparations as this will help make sure you don’t exhaust yourself while trying to fit too many tasks in a short space of time. Pick your moving day, factor in the time you have before your move, decide what you need to take with you, break down your itinerary, gather boxes, bags and crates to pack small items, label the items and schedule how you’ll convey yourself and property to the new place e.t.c. Basically, if you want a stress-free house move, it is best to pace yourself by planning early and not doing last minute runs.
Budget Your Move
It’s not news that moving house can be financially draining also, so here you need to consider planning your expenditure to ensure you can cover all the important costs without spending all you’re worth. Calculate your expenses in advance of your move so you can work out an estimate of cost and budget accordingly. To save money during your move, be sure to compare costs and options of moving services giving you the opportunity to find the best price for a top quality moving service that most suits you.
Check Your Moving List
A checklist is a great, life-saving, organizing technique for almost anything, as it offers a comprehensive guide on what you will need to do and consider, and at what stage you will need to do them. Beginning this process in this context, as soon as possible will give you time to purge/ give out any unwanted/ unneeded possessions, so you only take what is useful to your new home. You will also have time to make a full inventory for each packing box to simplify your unpacking. Checklisting will help you make sure the entire process of moving house runs smoothly, right up until you are settled into your new home.
Ask for Help
As the saying goes, many hands make work light. So when you’re moving, you need as many hands on-board as you can get. Everything is easier when you have company or support; kindly ask your friends (and family) to help with your move. It could also serve as a social bonding event if you throw in food and drinks, roping in loved and trusted ones to help will ease a lot of the stress, and you are far less likely to worry about things going wrong.
Hire ONLY Professional Movers
When you are moving house you are placing all of your worldly goods in the hands of a removal company; this means it’s essential the company transporting your belongings is professional and experienced. Inform them of the requirements you have and organise with them a pre-move visit to your property, so when they arrive on the day they are fully prepared. The perk of using a professional removal company is that they sometimes are able to provide a packing service, which will save you both time and energy in the lead-up to the big day.
Protect Your Valuables
The last thing you need is a nagging concern that you can’t find your jewellry, an important official document or passport in the mess of moving, there’s also the likelihood of damage to certain fragile wares during the move. These worries will stress you out more than almost any other aspect of moving. SO secure your valuables with good home insurance that covers loss or damage of your valuables, as well as your new home which will need insurance on its own against future eventualities.
And when you move into your new house, remember that it’ll take a while for this new space to feel like your own as you settle in. So, remember to give it time.
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