Moving into a new home is exciting but it is also undoubtedly stressful. To make the move as easy as possible so you can enjoy being in your new home, you need to get organised.
From getting the keys to your new home, booking the removalists, to having your utilities switched over, there can be a lot to do before moving house and it’s generally best to start sooner rather than later.
Here are some key steps to help make moving into your new home as easy as possible.
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Book your removalists
As soon as you know when you can move into your new home, book in your removalists. You need to get in early to get the removalists you want and ensure they’re available on your moving day, as movers can book out fast, especially the good ones, so don’t leave this to the last minute.
To help the move go smoothly and avoid ending up with your belongings being thrown haphazardly into the back of a truck, choose professional removalists. Ask your family and friends for recommendations and look at reviews to find good, reliable companies.
Closer to the move-in date, remember to re-confirm your removalists to ensure you’ll be good to go on move-in day.
Get utilities switched over
Once you have your move-in date, contact your utility providers to let them know of your upcoming move and find out what you need to do to ensure a smooth transition.
Moving into a new home and not having your internet connected can be very frustrating and unfortunately, it’s something many people have experienced. Organise to get your internet set up in your new home as soon as possible to minimise disruption.
Don’t forget to also organise your change of address and get your mail redirected to your new home so you don’t miss anything.
Make the move seamless for everyone
Moving can be stressful enough, and even more so if you have others to worry about.
If you have children or pets, have a plan for how you’ll move them. Whether this involves dropping the kids off at the grandparents for the day, or putting your pets into pet accommodation, this can help to make the transition smoother for everyone.
You may also want to set up their personal spaces in the new house first so that they have some familiar surroundings even while you’re still setting up the new house.
Don’t take anything you no longer need or want
While it may seem like added stress to sort through your things when you need to start packing, it’ll be worth it in the end. There’s no point carting unwanted stuff into your new home.
Decluttering before you move can help save time and space later and having less stuff to move will make it easier to pack. Sort through your belongings in each room, and work out what you want to sell, donate or toss.
Something else to do before moving is to use up all the food in your fridge, freezer and pantry so it doesn’t go to waste and you don’t have to worry about transporting it.
Start packing early
Last-minute packing adds unnecessary stress. Rushing to pack up your belongings may also result in less organisation and things getting damaged if they haven’t been properly protected.
Packing can be incredibly time-consuming, so the sooner you get started the better. Getting a head start on your packing will help ensure that when moving day finally arrives you’ll be ready to go.
A good place to begin is to pack up seasonal things you won’t need, for example, if you’re moving during summer, it’s unlikely you’ll need access to your winter clothes. A lot of us have things in our homes that we don’t use on a regular basis, so consider what you can live without for a few weeks and start packing these things up.
You want to pack properly to minimise the chance of damage to your belongings and make sure you know where everything is. Make sure you have all the packing materials, including boxes, tape, and bubble wrap and don’t forget to label each box.
It can also be a good idea to pack a box for any essentials you’ll need straight away so you don’t have to go rummaging around.
Have a plan for where everything will go
It will make the move easier if everything gets placed in the right spot on the other side.
Big items are harder to move and best to leave to the professionals, however, make sure to clearly map out where these will go in the new home, so the removalists can put them in the right position straight away.
Having a plan for where all your furniture and personal belongings will go will help you avoid making rushed decisions when furniture is being carried into your new home. Don’t forget to also measure space in your new home before you move in, to make sure your furniture will fit in the intended spaces.
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