There is such a lot to arrange when you are moving house, is it any wonder it is classed as one of the most stressful events in life after bereavement. One of the main points is to start planning early, if at all possible. Make a moving checklist of all that needs to be done such as:
- Hiring a removal service
- Packing
- Changing your address
Though there can be times when a move doesn’t go as smoothly as you would wish for. Dates can change as can other people’s plans and bring the dates forward.
Easy ways to make a start with moving
As soon as you know you are moving start informing everyone of your change of address. Nowadays it is easy to do many of them online. Another good option is arrange for your post to be forwarded at the post office. It is a good idea to check every company you deal with. It is easy to miss some of the bills you pay less often.
Have a sort out
Having a good tidy out will help look at the amount of things you want rid of and those that you want to keep. You will likely have a lot of waste and junk to dump. Use the proper recycling facilities, or if you have a surplus it might be worth considering hiring a skip or professional clearance company to take it away to the special environmental centers. There are plenty of ways to get rid of things you don’t use much such as jumble sales, charity organisations and church fetes. You could sell some locally through advertising in local papers or online sites such as eBay.
Car boots and garage sales are also a good way to earn some cash back. You unwanted possessions are often a help to others searching for a bargain.
- Sort out one room at a time
- Try to clear one to store the things you want to keep
Book your removal van
As soon as you know when you are moving begin calling for quotes from a removal company. Especially if you want a large amount moving along with other removal services such packing and loading etc. If you are opting to do the move yourself it isn’t such a big deal to book van hire too soon. But, you will need to have an idea on the size van you require. This can be hard; it is worth asking for a professional to help calculate the load to be sure on what size van you will need.
Start getting your packing supplies together
If money isn’t a problem you can buy packing supplies from a removal company. These will be high quality and strong. On the other hand if you are on a budget start asking at supermarkets and shops for used cardboard boxes. You will be helping the environment in making use of the boxes again. Just ensure they are not damaged or broken. Even if boxes have already been used they will be perfect to store possessions. Use newspaper and bubble wrap to protect fragile glass and ornaments. Buy strong tape, labels, pens and string to secure the boxes from DIY stores. Try to keep the boxes a similar size, and make sure they are not too heavy after all you have to carry them. If you get boxes the same size they will stack better in the moving van.
