Moving House? Check Out The Guide Below

If you are moving house, then you want to make sure that everything is being kept in order.

When things start to get complicated and you’re not sure what has been done and what hasn’t, a checklist is going to come in super handy. As such, it’s essential that you have a plan and come up with a list of what needs to be completed during the home moving process.

We’re not going to lie to you, there’s a lot that you need to do in order to get through the home moving process. It’s not always smooth sailing, but having everything organized will make it so much easier. We’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you need to know about moving house, so keep reading if you’re interested in learning about this topic.

Find The Perfect House

First up you’re going to need to start your search for the perfect house. Now, when we say this people tend to take it as meaning that the house needs to be perfect as it is. This is likely not going to happen because everyone has different ideas of perfection. As such, you need to be trying to see the potential in the house when you are completing your search. Try to imagine what the place would look like when you have decorated, when all of your furniture is in and so on.

It’s going to be nearly impossible to find a house that is readily perfect for you, so give up on this idea right now. You do need to know what you want from a house though so that you know how to narrow your search. For example, you are going to need to know how many rooms you need in your home, whether you need a garden or not, and your other non-negotiables. 

Complete Paperwork

Once you have found the house that you want to make your forever home, you need to get started on completing the paperwork. Of course, your offer needs to be accepted before this can happen, but once all that has been taken care of it’s going to be lots and lots of paperwork. You are going to need a lawyer on your side to help you with all of this, giving you the help and advice that you need at this time.

It’s important that you read through the paperwork carefully, ensuring that you are not missing anything in the fine print. You need to be fully aware of all of the details surrounding your agreement to purchase this home, making sure that they are all as it should be.

Declutter

Decluttering your house is the next step to moving house. You need to go through your current property room by room and go through all of your items. If you start at one end of your house and then move across, this is the most efficient way to get this sorted. It also ensures that you won’t end up missing out a room thinking that you have already done it.

Decluttering can be tough if you don’t know where to start, but you’ve got a few options. The most popular seems to be to look at an item and determine whether it has an monetary value, sentimental value, or if it makes you happy. If none of these things apply then get rid of it. But, if you’re not ready to part with certain things yet but also don’t want them in your new space, there are storage units available that you can purchase.

Arrange The Movers

Don’t be one of those people that thinks that they can move themselves. Even if you have the help of some of your friends and family members, the chances are that it’s going to be extremely difficult to achieve without professional help. This is especially true if you are transporting heavy items such as fridges or ovens. Hiring professional help is the easiest and most convenient option, but you need to book them in advance to have any chance of them having availability. 

Change The Locks

When you move into your new home, one of the first things you need to do is change the locks. This is to ensure nobody who has lived there previously can walk in unannounced, you never know who keeps a set of keys. Contact a locksmith for the day you move in and get all doors and window locks changed. A lot of locksmiths will offer you quite a good price for this, so be sure to check out local deals and offers. Once the locks have been changed your home will have a completely different feeling and you will have the peace of mind that no random person is going to stroll into your house. 

If you live in a particularly dodgy neighborhood then you might also want to add an extra level of security to your home. Video doorbells and CCTV are options when it comes to keeping your home and family safe. 

Start Your Decorating

Finally, once you are settled into your new home then it is time to start decorating. You may have moved into a house that doesn’t need a lot of work but it is still nice to put your own personal stamp on it. However, if you have purchased a fixer upper then you may need to put some extra time and money aside for this. There can be many unexpected repairs that crop up in a fixer-upper that weren’t spotted before. Ideally, you should have had a surveyor come to inspect the property before you purchased it. They will have given you a list of defects that need to be rectified. 

If you want to decorate your home then it is much easier to do this one room at a time. Start in the rooms where you spend the most time, bedrooms and living rooms for instance. If you have children then it is common to do these rooms first, so they can feel well adjusted in their new home.