Moving House? Top Tips to Reduce Your Stress
Thereās no doubt about it, moving home is one of the most stressful life events you can go through. As you wade through boxes, try to settle the kids, hunt for the toaster, and pay off all the moving bills, youāll probably be trying not to scream and lose your cool.
So, whatās the solution? Can you make a house move less hectic for all those involved?
We think so. Hereās our ultimate moving checklist. You can thank us later.
Start early
As soon as you know youāre planning to move, start the process of decluttering. By reducing the amount of stuff early, thereāll be less to lug around in boxes later, so itās worth having a clear-out prior to the packing process.
Plan how to move
Whether youāre using a man in a van, hiring a removal company, or doing it yourself, make sure youāve compared prices and booked in for the big day.
If youāre not moving big items of furniture, it might be more budget-friendly to hire a van yourself. If youāve got a lot to move or youāre taking large items such as beds and wardrobes, then a removal company is your best bet.
Questions for sellers
Before moving in, put a list of questions together for the people youāre buying from, so you have all the vital info you need. Questions to ask include: the location of the gas and electric meters and stopcock, utility providers, bin collection day, if they can leave instruction manuals, etc.
Redirect your post
You can pay a small fee to Royal Mail to have your post redirected for a set time. This is a great way to make your move less stressful as you wonāt panic about missing any outstanding bills or important documents.
Smart boxes
Keep your packing organised. Label each box so you know what room itās destined for and briefly describe whatās in the box. This will make the actual move-in period a lot easier.
Top tip: Make sure youāve packed a box of everyday essentials such as a kettle, tea and coffee, biscuits, mugs, a few plates and crockery. This makes your first few meals much less stressful.
Kids and moving
Reduce your childrenās anxiety about moving by helping them to create a special moving box containing all their special toys, comforters and so on. Hopefully, when you move, this will reduce any worries or fears about change by keeping things familiar and easy to find.
If youāre looking to move home, get in touch with Allen Residential on 01761 412 300 and start your search with us.
