Having recently gone through the motions of moving home, I know how busy it can be getting everything organise before moving to the new home… The moving date comes before you know it. Personally, preparing for the moving a few weeks in advance, getting checklists together and a moving team at the ready to help you, has saved a lot of time and well, feeling overwhelmed by it all.
Luckily, even when there are many things to do, moving can be prepared for way in advance and there are plenty of tips and tricks to make life easier for you. Because let’s be honest, nobody likes to feel rushed. If there’s a way to lessen the stress and make what is a pretty special day in that you’re starting afresh and moving into a new home, then we’re here to help. Our 6-week moving home guide is a breakdown of everything to consider before your moving day.
When you’re getting ready to move home, it’s tempting to either bring everything you own with you, or nothing at all. Although having a clear out can be good for the soul, finding the happy middle will mean you’ll be left with your most valuable pieces, while also having enough time to get rid of anything (by donating or selling) that you don’t want.
It’s not essential to work with a removal company every time you move home, however, it can save you a lot of time when it comes to your moving date. It’s once less thing to think about, especially when it comes to moving larger items to your new home. Costs are based the volume of items you’re looking to move; the less you have the less it will cost. As mentioned above, the inventory can help provide an approximate quotation over the phone, or they’ll usually come to visit for a pre-move survey.
Time flies! With a month to go, it’s a good time to step back from packing. This week is all about getting your legal documents in order, start talking with your solicitors, and finalise your moving in date.
Turns out there are a lot of people and services that you’ll need to get in touch with when it comes to moving home and changing your address. Granted it’s an admin task but it could be a good way to see what services you want to keep when you move, redirect anything that’s important, and get in touch with old friends to keep them updated on your latest move.
Download our free Changing of Address checklist to make sure nothing and nobody is missed from the list!
In two weeks you’ll be in your new home, and you’re well on your way to making the move as smooth as it can be. Now is the time to tie up loose ends and confirm all the important details.
It’s the last week in your home! It’s normal to b nervous and excited at this point. It’s time to finish up any tasks that are left to do.
Less than 24 hour to go, and you’ll be on your way to your new home. It’s time for a final check of the property to make sure everything is packed and ready for when the removal company (or your moving squad!) arrive.
Annnnnd, it’s here! Moving day has arrived and its time to get ready before the removal company arrives.
It’s now time to move to your new home! Have a look around, pack your car with any non-essential pieces and your overnight bag, and you’re good to go.
While everyone is fast walking back and forth from the removal lorry, its worth having someone keep an eye on where boxes are being moved to and if there are any special instructions for specific items that you see being carried into the home.
Then, once everyone who has been there to help has left, it’s to get your feet up (at least for the evening!) and enjoy your new home for the busy days and weeks ahead of getting everything unpacked and organised.
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