It’s no big secret that moving house can be
stressful. In fact, it’s frequently cited as one of the most anxiety-inducing
events we face in our lives. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the
pressure and enjoy a stress-free move – leaving you free to look ahead at the
next chapter of your life with excitement. We’ll share some of these tips
below.
Budget for your expenses
There are multiple outgoings involved in moving
house. It can be tricky to keep on top of your spending, particularly when
you’re busy packing! To avoid the dreaded overspend, it’s important to budget
your expenditure so that all key costs are covered. You could even set up a
savings pot purely for this purpose, and work out an estimate of how much your
move will cost overall. This should help you to stay organised, budget
correctly and minimise stress.
Clear the clutter
Getting rid of all your clutter will help you feel
more organised and streamline the moving process. It will give you a head start
for when you begin packing, as it’ll save you the hassle of sorting out the
things you do and don’t need. There’s enough to be getting on with without
packing items you’ll likely bin after the move.
Give yourself plenty of time
Of course, time isn’t always under your
control. Sometimes a move can sneak up on you and there’s no option but to act
fast. If you can plan, though, we recommend giving yourself at least eight to
twelve weeks for prep. This will give you enough time to organise movers (if
that’s the route you’re going down), clear clutter, pack, carry out any
necessary repairs, clean and move in without breaking too much of a
sweat.
“Lists are your best friend! Don’t leave anything
to the last minute. Book your removal company as early as possible – and
consider how a removal van will get access your property. Be sure to label all
your boxes according to where they are going in your new home.”
–
Tips from Sarah and Tom who moved home recently
Find an affordable moving service
Sourcing an affordable removal company could be one
of the best stress-busters out there. Use comparison sites to find cheap and
reputable companies that can lend a much-needed helping hand on the day.
Usually they will organise a pre-move visit so that they are fully prepared and
understand your requirements.
Gather the right packing materials
You’re going to need lots of packing materials for
your move. Alongside storage boxes, you’ll also need a permanent marker for
labelling and packing tape to keep everything secure. You’ll also need to
assemble materials for delicate items, such as bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts
and newspaper. You may well be able to pick up many of these items for free
from local shops or freecycle.
Use a moving checklist
A checklist is essential in staying organised and
keeping your move as stress-free as possible. This should cover all the
physical elements of moving, such as booking a removal van and buying boxes –
but also look at the various businesses or contacts you need to inform of your
move, such as your doctor or utility suppliers.
We’ve helped thousands of people move house over
our last 180, and we certainly see lots of success stories from our clients
moving into their first property. As a result, we have plenty of knowledge that
we’re always happy to share throughout the moving process. If you’d like to
move house with us, contact us on 024 7625 8421 or email coventry.residental@loveitts.co.uk
Originally
posted Feb 8th 2021 by https://www.thenewhomesagent.co.uk/stress-free-move/