Moving isn’t difficult, but that doesn’t mean it is easy either. The trick is to have the right strategy before you even start moving so you know that you are doing everything the right way. The problem is that most people don’t have to move very often, so they just go according to what they think is the right way and end up making a lot of mistakes.
This means the move costs them more money and time to do, and they also earn more stress than necessary from the operation. Here are some of the best things you can do to optimize your move and make it as trouble-free as possible.
Start Early
One of the best assets in this kind of initiative is time. The more you have, the less you will be stressed and the more room you will have to make mistakes. If you aren’t familiar with moving and storage services, chances are that you are going to be making a fair amount of mistakes. If you have a full house to pack and you are a family of four, then start at least 8 weeks in advance.
This will give you enough time to figure out everything that you need to do for the move, to find the right solutions to get all those things done, and enough time actually to do the things involved in the move. At this stage, you should make a list of all the tasks and start prioritizing what you should start with. Without a good checklist, there is a high chance that you will forget things which will only complicate the process further down the line.
Address Change
The second step is to change your address on all legal documentation. This will require you to submit requests to different authorities, and the processing time can be anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks.
Similarly, you need to get in touch with your insurance, home warranty provider, utility companies, and other subscription-based services to update them about your move. Again, this can take a while to happen. At the same time, you also want to start sending requests to your new address for things like electricity, gas, water, and a phone line.
Pack Right
Packing your stuff up is an entire specialization in itself. That’s why you have specialist moving companies that provide packing services. However, this doesn’t mean you have to use those. You can do a pretty good job on your own if you know what you are doing.
Start off by removing any unnecessary items. Consider donating, selling, or simply throwing away what you don’t need. If you‘re in Australia and have more belongings than you would like to take with you, moving made easy with mammothselfstore.com.au is the best place for you to rent out storage space. This way, you can store whatever you don’t need right away, reduce your moving expenditure and also make sure that your stuff is safe.
Move In Batches
Most people will call a friend who has a truck and ask to borrow it to load everything on and move it in one go. This might sound easy but is very tough to do. A better option is to pack everything in a proper way, so you know where everything is.
Then start by just moving the essentials that you will need to set up your new home, and you can leave the rest in storage. When the basics are set up, order some more stuff and set that up. Breaking up the setup process will make it easier and faster to do.
Setup Your New Home
In your new home, after the essentials, you should focus on infrastructure. Things like large electric appliances, your office, and security solutions should be a priority.
These are the things you will need to use on a daily basis, and you can manage without them. If you have packed everything right, then unpacking and setting things up should be relatively easy.
Clean
As you are setting up your carpets and appliances, this is a great time to clean them out thoroughly. If you didn’t clean them before the move, then get some professional to help you deep clean these belongings, so you get a fresh start. Similarly, if the house needs cleaning or if there is any repair work to be done, do that before unpacking your stuff. This might delay it by a couple of days, but it will be worth it.
Moving can take quite a bit of time and if you are on a tight budget, then reach out to friends and family. It will be a good time to get together, and you will also get a few helping hands to manage the move. If you can afford to, get professional movers to help you out. You will be sure that your stuff is being handled properly and it will save you a lot of time.
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