Moving Home? Check Out Our Checklist
They say that moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do in life. From getting your old house all packed up and ready to go, to letting your broadband supplier know that you’re moving address, there are a lot of different things that you need to take care of. Here is a little checklist to help you get prepared.
Get All The Paperwork In Order
One of the most important, but also the most stressful, things about moving house is all the paperwork that comes with it. From getting your mortgage in place to signing all the correct agreements on time, the paperwork that comes with moving house can start to feel never-ending.
You can be forgiven if you forget to consider the importance of a house warranty. You need a house warranty if you are moving into a newly built home, a self-built home, or a home that is less than 10 years old. You may be required to get one by your mortgage lender depending upon the type of property you are moving into.
Buildsafe has a range of new build house warranties to choose from, including a 10 year house warranty, to help you protect yourself if there is a structural defect in your new build home or if there is land contamination from the construction work.
Get removal cost quotes
Moving house is so stressful because there are so many different things to consider. From getting your belongings packed into boxes to planning how to get the furniture out of the front door, it can be a lot to deal with on your own. This is why it is recommended that you get in touch with the professionals and ask a removal company to help you out.
Whether you need to find a removal service company or not will likely depend on the size of the property you live in, and how much budget you have to spend. The extra help could be invaluable on moving day if you have lots of heavy boxes and furniture to move.
Have a big clear-out before you move
Most homes are full of items that we no longer need or want, but we just haven’t got round to getting rid of yet.
Before you start the mammoth task of packing everything up, have a big clear-out. You don’t want to be taking unnecessary items with you to your new home as it is just more stuff you will need to move.
Pack a moving essentials box
At the end of the moving day, you can guarantee that you won’t be able to find anything you are looking for. Nobody wants to spend hours looking for their toothbrush when all they want to do is collapse into bed.
It is recommended that you pack a moving essentials box with everything you need for your first few nights. From a hairbrush to toiletries and a change of clothes, you will be grateful when you know where to find your essentials.
The chances are there are a lot of things that you have not considered or accounted for. To give you a helping hand, be sure to follow our checklist above to make the big day as stress-free as possible.
