Moving house is one of the stressful times in someone’s life. In fact, 45% of Americans said it was the most stressful event, with breakups or divorces coming in second.
And yet, moving offers a great deal of opportunity. A new city can give you access to jobs, hobbies and friends you might never have met otherwise, and a fresh start always feels good – once the moving part is over with, at least!
If you want to ensure that your move is as stress-free as possible, the key is to get organized.
Book your Movers in Advance
Moving companies can get booked up well in advance, so it’s a good idea to get yours booked as soon as possible.
Some top tips for finding the right moving company are:
- If you’re moving cities, get quotes from movers both in the city you’re moving from and the city you’re moving to, as there can sometimes be quite a difference.
- Ask friends and family for their recommendations.
- Check the reputation of your movers using online reviews.
- Movers should always ask to see your property, either in person or over a video call, so that they can get a good idea of what you’re bringing. If they don’t, you might end up without suitable transport on the day.
Keep a List
Moving feels overwhelming, and there is a lot to do. The best way to keep organized and keep stress levels low is to make a list.
Write down everything you need to do ahead of the move, and mark your calendar with when everything needs to be done. That way, you’ll make sure that everything is done on time. Then, every time you think of something new, rather than letting it bounce around your head and stress you out – add it to the list!
If you don’t know where to start, this moving house checklist is an excellent place to start.
Declutter
You don’t want to move a load of stuff with you that you don’t need, it will be an extra effort for packing, and it will take away from that tremendous fresh start feeling that comes with moving somewhere new.
Take some time to declutter your home well before the move date and get rid of anything you don’t need.
You could even make some extra cash selling your unwanted stuff on eBay.
Start packing as soon as you can
Packing always takes longer than you think, so the sooner you start, the better! Start with the things you don’t need as often, and stash the boxes you’ve packed in a spare room or garage. Be sure to label them clearly, so you know what’s in them.
Hire cleaners
After you’ve packed up your house and moved everything to your new home, the last thing you’ll want to do is go back and clean the old one!
Hiring a cleaning company Manchester is an excellent way to take one less job off of your to-do list and let you focus on your new home instead of having to go back to the old one.
Keep the essentials to hand
There are a few things you’ll need with you on moving day, so be sure to pack these separately so you can find them easily. These are things like:
- Clean bedding and pillows
- Cleaning supplies
- Toilet paper
- Snacks and water
- Phone chargers
- A change of clothes and toiletries
- A Bluetooth speaker (nobody wants to unpack without music!)
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