Although you might believe that moving home is relatively straightforward, the process is often more complicated than you might think. Every year, thousands of people make their move unnecessarily stressful by overlooking simple areas and making avoidable mistakes. But to move home successfully is relatively easy. All you need are a few key insider tips to get you through your move. Therefore, this month we’re going to highlight just a handful of the most common moving mistakes people make to help make your move as easy as possible!
Failing to Book Your Removals Service Early
Whether you’re looking for removals in Warrington or removals in Bristol, If you leave booking your removals service until the week before your move, you may end up high and dry on moving day without anyone to help move your belongings! Removals companies are usually in high demand and often have full bookings weeks in advance, making it paramount you book as early as possible! Once you’ve booked your removals team in, you can turn your mind to other pressing matters. An alternative to a full service removals company is utilising a man with a van. There are many companies that offer this service simply search for “man with a van in Reading” or your respective area to find someone local.
Misjudging Your Costs / Budgeting Incorrectly
Poorly budgeting your move is perhaps the worst mistake you can make when moving home. If your funds dry up, you could be left in a precarious and stressful position. It’s worthwhile, therefore, to assess all of your projected costs well in advance, even requesting quotes from removals companies so you can budget more efficiently. You should also ensure that you have a safety net of funds to fall back on, too.
Forgetting to Notify Relevant Bodies of Your Move
One of the most important things you must do when moving home is notify all relevant bodies of your change of address. Forgetting to do so is easily done, but it could be disastrous. For instance, you may end up paying for services you aren’t using – such as for the internet, water or gas – or, worse, your private and banking details could fall into the wrong hands and you could become a victim of fraud.
However, remembering everyone you need to notify is straightforward. Simply draw up a comprehensive list of everyone you need to notify to avoid forgetting anyone. These include, but are not limited to:
- Your bank
- The council
- Your energy suppliers
- Your internet provider
- Friends and family
If in doubt about who you need to inform, our professional team know a thing or two about moving home – feel free to ask us!
Not Packing Until the Last Minute
The secret to a successful move is both preparation and taking a proactive approach to all aspects of your move. As such, failing to pack all your belongings up until the last minute is not the way to move home successfully!
Begin packing up your inessential belongings and furniture well in advance of moving day. Some things you may even consider putting into self storage to make your move less stressful on the day. Ultimately, the quicker you can move out of your current home and into your new one the better, and packing is essential to this. Wardle & Keach International offer a comprehensive packing service to help you with this important aspect of your move!
Failing to Research Your Removals Company Thoroughly
Another common mistake people make is booking the first available and closest removal company they find without thinking twice about it. Unfortunately, this doesn’t consider the company’s reputation, how much they charge or if their services are entirely professional.
Your moving day will rely entirely upon the competency of your removals company whether you’re just needing removals in Manchester or going the whole hog and getting Packers and Movers in London, so research them carefully! Take your time, talk to a number of companies and compare them with one another. Once you’ve settled on the best one, book your removal in!
