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10 essential tips to make sure you don’t miss a thing
When you're moving, there's a lot on your mind — and it's easy to forget some of the basics. We're here not only to handle the moving process for you, but also to remind you of 10 essential things you need to do to make your move a breeze.
If you follow these steps, the transition to your new home will be much smoother!
- Start organizing your belongings early.
Start decluttering weeks in advance. Throw away, donate, or sell anything you don’t need to reduce the amount of stuff you'll be taking with you.
- Create a to-do list to keep track of all your moving tasks.
Break it down into categories like 'Change of Address,' 'Cleaning,' and 'Unpaid Bills' to make sure nothing gets overlooked.
- Make sure to clean your new place before bringing in your belongings.
It’s much easier to clean an empty space. Prioritize the bathroom, kitchen, and floors.
- Schedule service disconnections and new connections.
Make sure to disconnect or transfer your electricity, water, internet, and natural gas accounts so you won’t be left without essential services.
- Prepare a bag with all the basics you'll need for the first days.
Clothes, hygiene items, medicines, chargers, and some basic kitchenware will come in handy before you fully settle into your new home.
- Make sure you don’t forget anything concerning your plants or pets.
Arrange transportation that will protect them from stress and temperature fluctuations.
- Carry all essential documents on you.
Make sure your ID, passport, insurance papers, lease agreements, or moving contracts are stored safely and can be accessed quickly when needed.
- Photograph both your old and new setups.
If you’re renting, take photos of the old and new homes both before you leave and right after you arrive, so you have proof of the condition of the properties.
- Put together a small ‘first-day essentials’ box with tools and supplies you'll need right away.
A screwdriver, adhesive tape, scissors, light bulbs, a power strip, and some cleaning supplies will come in handy.
- Familiarize yourself with your new neighborhood before moving in.
Take a walk around to check out nearby shops, public transportation, and essential services you'll need (pharmacies, supermarkets, banks).
