You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that moving home can be an extremely stressful time of your life.
As if packing up your belongings and moving your whole life elsewhere isn’t bad enough, there’s also paperwork to complete, money to exchange hands, and also redirecting your mail. But does it have to be a stressful experience and is there any way to make moving home a stress-free time of your life? Check out these tips on how to do exactly that!
Tip #1: Make a checklist
Being organised is one of the best things you can do when it comes to moving home and one of your first steps should be creating a checklist of things to do before the big day rolls around. Things such as:
- Cancelling the internet and moving it to your new home.
- Getting final bills from your electricity and gas providers.
- Informing your milkman that you’re moving.
- Sorting through your belongings to see if there’s anything you want to get rid of.
- Hosting a leaving party for friends and neighbors to attend.
- Making any final repairs to your property.
Even the smallest of tasks should be involved so that you don’t have to rush around in a mad panic when moving day is approaching. Being organised in general will reduce stress levels, so create a checklist!
Tip #2: Take the load off your back
One of the worst parts about moving is packing and finding means of transport for all of your furniture and belongings. Did you know that you can now download an app for movers and packers that can help make the whole process much easier? It might also be an idea to consider hiring professional packers and movers to come and take the load off your back in more ways than one. Imagine not having to lug box after box out of your home and simply turning up at your new home with everything done for you – ideal right?
Tip #3: Hire an estate agent
Many people try and save money when moving home by conducting the whole process themselves. This means having to execute paperwork and go through selling their home without any professional advice. Hiring an estate agent to help deal with paperwork, solicitors, leases, and much more will certainly help reduce your stress levels!
Tip #4: Clear debts as much as possible
Finally, moving is an expensive time whether you’re renting or buying, and that’s why it’s imperative that you clear your debts as much as possible before moving. We understand that this might not be totally possible, but anything you can reduce will help with your stress levels and help contribute towards making your moving experience a stress-free one!
