Introduction
Moving house is a stressful time, and it can be hard to know where to start. But one thing’s for sure: if you follow this guide, you’ll have everything under control in no time.
Pack early
Packing is not one of those things that can be done at the last moment. You’ll have more success if you start packing early, so that you have time to do it in stages and get everything organized.
Don’t try to pack everything at once! You may be tempted to just pile all your belongings into boxes, as fast as you can, but this will only lead to stress and frustration—and probably lost items too. Instead, take some time to decide what needs to go first and then pack up those items first before moving onto anything else. That way, each box has a specific purpose and item inside it; this makes unpacking easier too!
Change your address as soon as you can
The first thing you need to do is change your address as soon as you can. This will take some time, so make sure that you’re completely prepared before moving day arrives.
Here are the steps:
Get a post office box. You won’t be able to receive mail at your new home until it has been registered with Post Office Box Online (PBOX), meaning that for now, all incoming mail should go through your current address—even if you don’t live there anymore.
Register with a mail forwarding service. These services are designed specifically for this purpose, so they will be able to change your address quickly and easily on all of the important accounts that need updating—such as bank accounts and utility companies—and ensure that any important documents get sent straight to your new home instead of getting lost in the postal system along the way
Bring in a professional moving company
You can save yourself a lot of money by hiring a professional moving company. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t move yourself. It’s tempting to try and save the money, but unless you have lots of experience working with movers and know exactly what needs to be done before, during, and after the move, it’s best to leave this job up to professionals. They know how to pack things properly so they’ll arrive safely at their destination; they make sure everything fits into the truck correctly; they ensure fragile items don’t get damaged on their trip; and more. If you do want some help with packing up your house beforehand (which I would highly recommend), then that’s one thing you can ask a professional mover for assistance with as well—just make sure they are experienced in this kind of work so they don’t damage anything while moving things around!
You may even find that hiring someone like us (we’re available 24 hours a day/7 days a week!) can save enough money over using something like U-Haul or renting trucks from other places that we actually end up costing less than buying yourself an 18-wheeler!
Hire a moving truck
Hiring a moving truck is the easiest way to move house.
You can hire one for just the day, or you can hire one for a week—that’s what most people do. But if you’re planning on moving around a lot in the near future, it may be worth considering hiring one on an annual basis. That will save you money and make it more convenient for yourself.
All of this is entirely up to your budget and schedule!
Hire a storage unit
If you are moving locally, or if you have just bought a new home and want to keep your things safe while you find somewhere permanent to live, then hiring a storage unit is the best option.
Moving house is full of stress, but it doesn’t need to be so hard.
Moving house is stressful—it’s hard to find a new place, you have to pack up all your stuff and then unpack it again, and you’ll probably have to spend money on a bunch of things that you didn’t expect. But if you plan ahead and take some time to do the right things now, moving will be much less stressful. Here are some tips for making sure your move goes smoothly:
Don’t wait until the last minute: The sooner you start planning for your move, the better off you’ll be. That way, when it comes time for actual packing and other tasks related to the move, everything will be easier because there won’t be so much for you to do at once!
Make lists: This isn’t just about packing—it’s about everything! Make lists of items that need picking up from storage before moving day arrives; checklists of what needs doing indoors versus outdoors; grocery lists so that nothing gets forgotten during busy days ahead (this could include snacks). Keeping track of what needs doing will help keep everyone organized too!
Plan where everything goes beforehand wherever possible – this helps cut down on potential confusion later on when things need sorting out during those first few weeks after arrival!
Conclusion
Moving house is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. All you need is a little preparation and some help from professional movers. That way, when the time comes, you’ll be able to focus on more important things like choosing where your next coffee shop will be or making sure everyone has their favourite snacks with them during the move.