Firstly, if you have just bought your first home – congratulations! The really hard bit is over and soon you can start enjoying being an official homeowner! Before you can move in though there are a few more things that you need to do before you get the keys to your own home…
Start Packing – Starting your packing early allows you to do it in small amounts so it doesn’t become a stressful last-minute rush. It is also a great opportunity to have a declutter – as you are going through everything, you can get rid of the things that you don’t need – take some stuff to a charity shop, or sell them online to make a bit more money towards your new home.
Find and Book a Removal Company – As soon as you get your moving in date, you need to book your removal company to ensure that it is booked for the day you need it – this is not something to leave until the last minute. Find a trusted company such as this removal company Cambridge based Arrowpak, this will take away a lot of the stress on moving day.
If you need work to be done in your new home, such as replacing carpets or windows, it is also a good idea to get jobs like this booked in as soon as you know the date that you will be getting the keys to your new home.
Once you have moved it is also worth making a list of all the places that you will need to change your address with – from your workplace to the DVLA, they will all need to be informed of your change of address.
Packing room by room without the stress
Moving into your first home is exciting, but moving day can still be stressful. You cannot control everything, yet being organised and proactive puts you in the best possible position when the day arrives.
A packing plan for each room is a good place to start. Pack all non essential items early and keep only the things you will need day to day until the end. If you are using a removal company, book it well ahead so the heavy lifting is taken off your hands and the day itself runs as smoothly as possible.
Packing is also the perfect time for a clear out. As you go through each room, ask yourself what you really need in your new home. Items in good condition can be sold or taken to a charity shop, and clothes you no longer wear can go to a charity shop or a clothing bank for recycling.
Getting organised for moving day
Being organised is the best way to keep the stress of a move under control. As soon as you have a moving date, book your removal company. Leave it late and you may find they are fully booked on the day you need them.
Phone each of your service providers to change your address. If you need a phone line, broadband or satellite TV at the new property, book it now, as there can be a wait of a few weeks. Arranging it early means you are not left without when you first move in.
Packing is tedious, but with plenty of time it does not have to be stressful. It is also a good chance to clear out things you no longer want, so you are not paying to move them. Keep anything you will need on the day, and all important documents, separate and unpacked so they are easy to find.