6 Things You Need To Do When Moving House

Moving house is the third most stressful event a person goes through in life, coming behind only losing a loved one and divorce. So if you want to keep the stress to a minimum when you're moving, it's a good idea to start by making a list of everything you need to do. That way, you know you've captured everything, and you can focus on one task at a time.

Get started with the tasks listed here, and then you can add others as they occur to you.

Agree your moving date

This has to be priority number one because you can't do anything else until you have a moving date. Unfortunately, it's also a step that is notoriously tricky because generally, it's not just your moving date that needs to be taken into consideration. 

If you're buying, there is often a whole chain of people all needing to move on the same day, so it can take a while to get to a date that works for everyone. If you're renting, you will need to contend with the previous tenants' vacation and allow the landlord enough time to do any maintenance before you move in.

Either way, keep at it. Get in touch with your realtor regularly to find out what's happening until you have a date nailed down.

Tell your landlord

If you're moving out of a rental property, it's important that you tell your landlord of your intention to move as soon as possible. This gives them enough time to start looking for a new tenant, which will mean they are more inclined to give you a favorable reference. 

It also means that you won't end up paying rent for longer than you need to because of a required notice period on your lease.

Get quotes for moving

Removal companies make moving so much easier! They will have trucks large enough to move all of your belongings in one journey, rather than having to make multiple trips. This is particularly important if you are moving a long distance. 

Depending on the level of service you go for, moving companies can help you with packing up, or they can just turn up on the day with their truck.

Whichever service you go for, be sure to start getting quotes well in advance. The good ones often get booked up.

Redirect your mail

As soon as you know a move date and your new address, be sure to let the post office know so they can redirect your mail. It's really important that you do this to avoid possible identity theft if your mail gets into the wrong hands.

Tell your bank

For obvious reasons, you don't want your financial information linked to a property that you don't live in! So make telling your bank about your move a priority.

Use it as an excuse for a clear-out

Moving home is a great opportunity to go through your belongings and get rid of anything that you no longer need so that you're only moving essentials with you.

This will make the move easier, and it means that your new home can feel like a fresh start.

Make decluttering your home a family project, and you may even have fun in the process!