Moving house is something that all households have to do one or two, or maybe even more times during their lifetime. And each one is never any easier, so here are some tips to help to make the move at least somewhat stress-free. It should, after all, be an enjoyable experience and exciting to be starting a new chapter of your lives.
Get Self Storage Just In Case
Hopefully, everything will go to plan, but there have been plenty of times where things have fallen through in a property process, and you may suddenly find that the home you were moving into isn’t going to be available for another few weeks. That means your household is going to have to find a temporary situation for the time being. That temporary place may not be enough to fit in all of your belongings. So to help, an off-site storage unit might be worth having to store in everything that won’t find in your current living situation. It’s rare that it happens, but when it comes to moving from one property to the other, it’s good to have a back-up plan in place, should anything go wrong.
Remember To Cancel Your Utilities
Your utility providers won’t know if you’ve left your property and might chase you even if you’re not actually using any energy. This can be problematic for utility or other bill providers who charge you a set fee each month. You don’t want to end up paying for months of utilities on a property you no longer live in or own. If you don’t already have one, make a list of all of your household utilities to be sure you cancel all these bills before your moving day. Ideally, you should do it once you know your moving out date.
Get Everyone To Help With Packing And Unpacking
Moving house isn’t just a thing you do on your own. It’s something that the whole household needs to get involved in, and each person within the household can take ownership over something. When it comes to packing and unpacking, assign everyone to their relevant rooms. Have an assembly line in terms of who does what, whether that’s collating the items together, packaging them safely, and then ensuring they get unpacked on the other side.
Take Time Off Work For The Move
Moving properties can be a big task, and one that is going to require a lot of energy. You don’t want to be doing this while still being at work. So with that in mind, it’s a good idea to take some time off work so that you can focus on the move. It’s not always possible to take time off, but if you at least get the day of the move off work, then you should be fine. Ideally, though, you want a week if possible.
With these tips, you should have a great move and hopefully one that’s a little easier!