If you’re planning to move house in the near future, you’re probably experiencing a whirlwind of emotions – trepidation, excitement and mild panic about how you’ll manage to get everything done in time!
Here’s a handy guide, detailing all the key things you’ll need to consider in the lead-up to the big day.
Moving Home – A Useful Checklist
Have you planned the day of the move?
In order for the move to go as smoothly as possible, you should think about timing. What time will your removal company arrive? How long roughly will it take them (and you) to load up the van and hit the road? How long is the commute to the new house? What essentials will you need when you finally arrive? It’s a shrewd move to create a special box with basic cutlery, plates, food, toilet roll and other necessary items – to save you rummaging in several boxes trying to find things.
Have you worked out available space?
If your new property is larger than your existing one, then this shouldn’t be a problem. However, if you know that your new living room is smaller than your old one, it’s important to measure your furniture, to check your sofa will fit in. Likewise, don’t forget to consider how you’ll get furniture into the house – period properties in particular can be challenging when you’re trying to squeeze huge wardrobes through the front door!
Have you planned financially?
Preparing financially for a house move is a challenging task at times. You need to factor in the following:
- Removal van / company costs
- Storage unit costs (if you’re using temporary storage)
- Fees associated with your mortgage
- Insurance for your new property
- Stamp duty or in Scotland the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (bear in mind, rates have changed recently)
Have you decluttered?
It’s likely that you’ve got a lot of things that actually, you don’t really need any more. Painful though it may be, it’s a good idea to sort through all your belongings, and work out which items you’ll keep, and which ones will be taken to the charity shop. Remember, if you’ve got items of sentimental value that you can’t bear to get rid of, you can store them in a rented storage unit.
Have you planned the packing?
Packing up your belongings is actually quite a task – and it’s a good idea to have a game plan. Here’s a few top tips:
- Don’t use large, flimsy boxes. Three words. For. Disaster.
- Likewise, don’t pack all your heavy items into one box – otherwise no-one will be able to move it.
- Mark all boxes with a pen, to remind you which room each box belongs in.
- Seal boxes carefully, to stop your belongings falling out.
- Wrap fragile items carefully. You don’t necessarily need bubble-wrap for this – use some clothes, towels or soft furnishings to pad them out.
Self-Storage Units in Glasgow
Many people dread the process of moving home – but if you plan well for the day, you’re likely to find it’s a lot less stressful than you might think! If you’re moving to Glasgow, and you need a self-storage unit to keep some furniture in whilst you’re moving, simply get in touch with us today.