How to Move?
What is a usual people’s reaction when they hear a word : Moving? Yes you are right- a big Panic! This is a fact: we all hate moving. Changing the address can only mean one thing in the world – Stress.
It will probably sound crazy for most of , when I tell you that it doesn’t have to be like that. There is a way to change it – and I really do believe in it. To make it less stressful we can prepare ourselves in advance to make the move as smooth and as painless as possible.
First of all – think in a positive way! The whole process will end at some point –that is for sure. BUT It all depends on you and how you handle it.
If you have time, start to prepare at least a month before your removal. As soon as you know your new address, change your mailing address with businesses, banks, insurance companies, government agencies etc. Alternatively, you can also arrange a redirection of your mail.
If you are renting a property, notify your landlord about the move. Giving a notice in advance, will help you to get your deposit back. At the same time try to arrange with your estate agent or new landlord to obtain your new keys before you move.
Prepare an inventory of your property. This list can be very useful later on to determine the number of boxes and to choose the size of the removal truck . Ask few different removal companies for a quote and then note what this quote does or what it does not include (how many movers, packers, packing materials, parking arrangements, is the price final or extra charges might occur). Make the necessary arrangements. Two weeks before your move contact the company u have chosen and confirm that everything is set and ready.
It does not matter if you decided to arrange packing service with your removal company or if you decided to do it by yourself – you will definitely need some cardboard boxes, packing tapes, markers, bubble wrap, paper offcuts and cardboard wardrobes. There are a few ways you can obtain all those removal materials. You can either ask for them your removal company, or you can purchase them online from another packing store. If u want you can also visit your local bookstores to check whether they have some spare boxes that can be useful for the removal. Remember that good packing materials and equipment are always worth paying for though.
First Make a list, then pack a room a day. Signing the boxes will also help you to avoid opening them later on to find a needed thing. Remember: the vacuum cleaner is the last thing to be packed. Packing will also give you the opportunity to throw away the furniture, clothes, and the equipment you do not need any more.
On the day of service, it is advised to prepare one additional box filled only with the most important staff ,such as clothes, toothbrush etc. Check if the removal team has got blankets or old sheets to cover your furniture . While loading the van, make sure that the first the things you will need are the last to go on. Please remember that the removal guys are only humans and also need a break from time to time. I believe they would be really grateful for a small cup of tea or a glass of water.
If you really get it all arranged in advance – Your Move should be an easy piece of cake! Good Luck!
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