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There is no doubt that moving house can be stressful. If you’re moving house this autumn, then there will be additional things to consider before the big day. We will cover some of the essentials for ensuring that your new home is ready for autumn and winter, as well as making sure that your move is a stress-free experience.
Here are some handy tips on moving house smoothly this autumn.
Write a detailed list
In the lead up to moving day, you will no doubt have a lot of things that need to be done. To help keep track of everything, it is important to make a list. Check out Safestore’s moving house checklist for a breakdown of what needs doing from two months prior, right up until moving day. Doing this small admin task can prove to be a worthwhile investment.
Adapting arrangements during COVID-19
The Government guidance advises that anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 who is self-isolating or shielding should avoid moving, if possible. If your house move may be delayed, you should seek advice from all the involved parties on granting an extended period.
While removal firms are able to operate, they must follow Government guidance to ensure everyone is kept safe. A simple way to ensure everyone’s safety is to keep a 2-metre distance where possible. It may also be a good idea to wear a face covering when you’re in close proximity to others.
Check here for all the latest guidance on moving home during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Categorise your boxes
When you begin packing, don’t be tempted to chuck in random items. Start by grouping similar items together. For example, all of the clothes could go into one box and all of the dishes could go into another. Once this is done, label each box with what it contains. This way, when you’re looking for a particular item, you’ll know exactly where it is.
Next, divide any fragile breakables and valuables into smaller protective bags per item so you can pack them more easily. This will also help prevent breakages. The last step is to put labels on all of the boxes that describe what’s in each one, so you can remember what’s inside without having to unpack everything again later on!
You may also find it handy to keep a bag of essentials separate, so you have easy access to everything you need for the first night before you start unpacking.
Check your central heating
Before moving day, it may be worth visiting your new address to ensure that the heating is working so that it is warm and cosy for moving day. It might even be a new heat pump system so might need checking.
To fix this problem, you need to check your central heating carefully before you go any further. If the current system is working well, nothing needs to be done. However, if there are problems, then you’ll want to fix them as soon as possible.
If there is an issue with the heating, you’ll probably want to hire a professional for additional help. A professional will know how to work on different models of central heating and offer advice on how to keep your home comfortable during the winter months when the heating is out of balance.
Hang curtains straightaway
If possible, you may want to visit the property before moving day to hang up some thick curtains. Focus on hanging curtains in the rooms that you will spend most of your time in. For instance, your bedroom and living room. Hanging thick curtains is a simple but effective way of retaining the heat in your home and blocking out any cold draughts.
Once you move in, check out some ideas you could use to decorate your living room and bedrooms in these links here.
Hire a van or professional removals
The logistics of moving day can be hard work, so you may benefit from hiring professional movers to do a lot of the heavy work for you and unload your items.
The bonus to relocating during autumn is that you can save money on moving costs. As moving can often be a case of supply and demand, you may be in a position of negotiating on price. Before you hire a van or a professional removal company, it is always a good idea to get at least three quotes first.
For some more handy moving tips, check out Zoopla’s 10 top tips for moving home. With all our tips, you should find house moving this autumn as stress-free as possible, while keeping your new home cosy.
To find out more about your local storage company to help store your belongings during the moving process, get in touch with Safestore today.
