Moving house: How to make it easier

Moving house can be stressful, what with the boxes everywhere, frantic packing, and trying to get the new place ready for your arrival. Relocating to a new home should be an exciting time but it’s difficult for it to feel that way with so much to do!

Here’s our handy checklist of things that you can do before heading to your new home that will make the process easier.

Research your area

You probably already did some research when it came to picking the house in question but getting a better understanding of the area into which you’re moving will help you in the long run. You’ve got to think about where to get your shopping done and where the kids will go to school.

Local amenities are important and knowing where they are or if any are missing is going to help you to get the lay of the land faster.

Budget accordingly

Simply put, moving isn’t cheap and ensuring that you’ve done the right financial planning means that everything will run smoother and that you’ll alleviate some of your anxiety on moving day. For example, you’ll need to invest in the right moving company to transport your possessions, especially if you’re relocating out of the area.

Such an essential service can be costly but proper budgeting means that you won’t find yourself out of pocket; it’s a process that can help to improve your credit score at the same time.

Get insurance

It’s easy for things to get lost or stolen during the moving process so you need to make sure that your insurance covers your belongings during this time. You’ll be thankful for it in case of theft or damage.

There are a few different types of insurance that you’ll need when moving house but contents and removal cover are some of the most essential. This ensures that your furniture, furnishings and other valuables are protected while moving house.

Stay ahead with the packing

A rule by which to live when moving house is to never leave your packing to the night before moving day. Packing is often the most stressful part of moving house and leaving it to the last minute gives you no time for organisation. Naturally, this then makes unpacking completely frustrating and tedious.

There are plenty of efficient ways to pack up your house and none of them includes chucking everything in custom cardboard boxes and hoping for the best. Start in the weeks before and work from the top of your home downwards.