Moving into a new home sure can be exciting, but it can also come with its challenges. Trying to shift your entire life while also juggling the demands of work, children and pets is no easy task, so it\u2019s well worth doing some pre-planning to ensure your life doesn\u2019t end up in a shambles during the process. To make the transition to your new home a little less onerous, here are some useful tips to make moving day a breeze.
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\nTIP #1: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
\nYou usually have some advance notice before moving house, so use the time leading up to moving day to get yourself organised and work out where you\u2019ll source your moving boxes from.
\nYou\u2019ll most likely need quite a few of them, so start collecting any medium and large boxes you come across from the time you know you\u2019re moving so you don\u2019t end up having to purchase them. You could also get resourceful and put a call-out on some local buy, swap, sell or community social media pages to see if anyone from your neighbourhood can give you any boxes they no longer need.
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\nTIP #2: GET PACKING BEFOREHAND
\nIn the weeks leading up to the move, walk around your house and work out what items you\u2019re unlikely to use before you move.
\nIt\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll need things like vases, photo frames, candles, books and decorative items before you move and packing them away early will make for much lighter work in the days leading up to the move. Make sure you remember to label all of your boxes as you go\u2014this will make the process of unpacking a lot easier and save you having to dig through box after box looking for something at the other end.
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\nTIP #3: DO YOUR SHOPPING EARLY
\nIf you already have all the furniture you\u2019ll need for your new place that\u2019s great! However, if you will need to purchase a new sofa, dining table or bed, it\u2019s best to order it early. Some furniture pieces can come with a long lead-time, so unless you\u2019re happy to sit on bean bags or sleep on a blow-up mattress for a while, it\u2019s a good idea to do your shopping early.
\nThe same principle applies to your window coverings\u2014if you\u2019re building a new home, some buyers forget these aren\u2019t included in their package. If you\u2019re buying off-the-shelf window coverings, make sure you\u2019ve got any windows with street frontage and your bedrooms sorted at a minimum. If you\u2019re going down the custom-made route, make sure you also account for the manufacturing lead-time so they\u2019re ready by the time you move in.<\/p>\n
TIP #4: BOOK SERVICES IN ADVANCE
\nUnless you\u2019re managing the move entirely on your own, you\u2019ll most likely need some help from the likes of a removalist company and a cleaner.
\nRemovalist fees can vary significantly between companies, so it pays to do your research. Contact at least three companies for quotes, making sure you also look beyond price alone at factors like the size of the truck (a small truck may require more than one trip), the number of removalists and what their insurance covers. Once you\u2019ve booked in your removalist, it\u2019s also a good idea to call them in the days leading up to the move to confirm they\u2019ve still got your booking.
\nYou\u2019ll also need to leave your old property in good condition ready for the new owners or tenants to move straight in. It\u2019s likely you\u2019ll already have enough on your plate moving into your new property, so it could be a smart move to book in a professional cleaner to conduct a vacate clean at your old place (this may even be a requirement with some rental contracts).
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\nTIP #5: PRE-ARRANGE YOUR CONNECTIONS
\nYou\u2019ll also need to contact your utility providers in advance to ensure your electricity, gas and internet will be ready to use from the time you move in. Unless you\u2019re handing over the keys to your old place on the same day you move (which can be very difficult to manage), you may need to overlap your services for a couple of days to ensure you can complete your vacate clean at the old property.
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\nTIP #6: PREPARE SOME MOVING DAY ESSENTIALS
\nIf you\u2019ve ever moved before, you\u2019ll know just how chaotic it can get. An easy way to simplify it is to pack a box with all the essentials you\u2019ll need access to while everything is still packed away in boxes. Throw in your phone charger, a change of clothing, some toiletries, a roll or two of toilet paper and some basic cleaning products so you can give things at either property a quick wipe-down as you go.
\nOn moving day, it can also be a lot easier to manage without children and pets around. If possible, see if you can get some help from family or friends to mind them for the day so you can focus on the move. It\u2019ll also allow you to set up their bedrooms or space in advance to make the transition to your new home that bit smoother.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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