5 Things You Can Do Now To Reduce The Stress When Moving
Moving house is regularly listed as one of the most stressful things that can happen to us, however the average person still takes on this stressful event a total of eight times in their life!
Moving house is seen as more stressful than bankruptcy, divorce and even the death of a loved one. The main reasons for this include slow solicitors, the risk of the sale falling through, all the documentation to complete and difficult estate agents.
However, although not all areas of moving house are in our control, many are and there are ways you can make them easier to reduce the stress that comes with moving.
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Give yourself plenty of time
During the whole process you will want to take your time and pace yourself. When moving home it can be very stressful, removing unwanted waste is key. Hiring a skip hire company in Benfleet would be perfect. Don’t leave anything until the last minute because that is when things become extremely stressful! First allow yourself time to find the right place – you want to ensure both the house and location are right for you. The move may have time constraints that you can’t control, but ensure you do as much research as you can in the time you have. Secondly, take your time to find reputable conveyancing solicitors – as they will handle all the legal aspects of your property transaction.
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Start packing as soon as you can
Packing up your whole home is a huge, daunting task and one that you may want to put off. But, the longer you put it off the more stressful it will be and the longer you give yourself to sort out your home – the more time you have to work out what you don’t need. Throw out the rubbish, donate to charity or sell items – you could make some extra pennies to spend on your new home! For items you aren’t sure about or can’t move in to your new house right away, why not take advantage of storage such as RSS Bournemouth? You will have less to move and won’t be wasting time moving anything you don’t need anymore.
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Label each box
When packing, start with the items you don’t need and leave the essentials till last. Then label each box with its contents and the room it is for – this may seem like a big task when you are trying to pack and just want to throw everything in boxes – but you will be grateful when it comes to unpacking. Likewise, you may also want to plan where your furniture is going, so it’s put in the right place. Pack a separate box with items that you will need on moving day, such as a kettle, tea bags and mugs.
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Organise transportation early
The main thing you need to do on moving day is transport your belongings from your old house to your new one. Therefore, you want to ensure you hire a professional, experienced and reputable removal company. If you are happy with the company you will be able to relax and let them do their job, rather than following them around feeling stressed.
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Be flexible and have a back-up plan
Making a checklist of everything you need to do in the order it needs doing is the best way to ensure nothing gets forgotten. However, even if you have planned moving day down to the smallest detail, things don’t always go to plan no matter how hard you try. That is why it’s important to be prepared to be flexible and have a back-up plan to avoid any stress on the day.
