Moving house is one of those things that we can all want to do at some stage in our lives. It might be that you’re buying your first home, or it could be that you are moving on to a different area, larger property or down-sizing. Whatever the reason is, the process can be extremely stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips to help you make moving home stress-free.
Read your surveys
When you go through the process of buying a home, a survey will have taken place on the property. This is to protect any mortgage providers and yourself from any impending problems with the property. But, even if you’ve had an all clear from the survey it’s still vital to check out the paperwork. Minor problems may have been listed that could have an effect on you financially in the future. Just take a few minutes to read through the findings to save yourself from getting any nasty surprises.
Check everything is in good working order
When you get the keys and step foot into the property, you expect it to be just as you last saw it. However, this time it will be empty and ready for you to inspect. A great piece of advice would be to check things such as the heating system. Turn on the boiler and crank up the thermostat. This will be useful especially when moving in the winter. Just as you would want the heating system to be working, it’s advisable to check the electric, gas and water supplies. This can be as simple as switching the lights on in the home and making sure there’s power. Turn the taps on and flush the toilets. You’ll soon be able to identify any problems that may crop up. All of this will help avoid situations in the future or problems occurring when you least expect. It may even be possible to rectify an issue before moving things in.
Get some extra help when moving
On the subject of moving, the actual process can be stressful in itself; not to mention how tiring it is with all the heavy lifting. This is when it may be worth getting in some extra help. It might be an option to look into a moving company to check out prices and see how they rate. Some companies not only move the boxes and furniture for you, but can also offer packing services. If you prefer to pack yourself, a great idea would be to pack with your new home in mind. This way, when unloading, identifying where to put each box is much easier, and you can then begin the unpacking process without wandering from one room to the next.
Inform people and authorities of your new address
Finally, one of the things that can be forgotten is to inform people of your new address. This isn’t just friends and family, but companies such as energy or insurance providers, your doctor and local authority will need to be informed. You’ll also need to update contact details for official things like your bank & credit card statements and your driving license.
Let’s hope these tips help you to have a stress-free move in the future.
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