Much of the time, moving house is really rather fun. You have the perfect excuse to declutter and throw out anything you no longer need (which feels great!), and you get to look around potential properties which, even if they turn out not to be the house for you, it’s still enjoyable, and at some point, you’ll find the one that suits you down to the ground. 

The only problem is, once that happens and you have an offer on your own property, the stress can set in. This is because, even if you have decluttered, you’ll now need to start packing. Plus, there is a lot to organise and a lot to pay for, and it can all seem overwhelming at times. Moving day itself is even worse; no one enjoys moving from one property to another. So what can you do to relieve this stress and make the process an easier one? Read on for some ideas. 

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Have The Best Help

Trying to do anything alone or with help that hardly qualifies as such, is always going to be a lot more problematic than getting the best support you can and having assistance. This doesn’t just mean getting friends and family to help on the day itself; it means taking your time to hire only the best when it comes to your removals firm, your conveyancing solicitors, your mortgage broker, even your mortgage lender. The better your choices are in this regard, the easier moving will be. 

Of course, it’s also a good idea to have as much help from friends and family as possible as well, but the other items should be organised first, as not having them in place or not researching the best ones to use, could be a disaster and certainly won’t make your move a calm one. 

Pack Well 

Packing is often quite stressful, but this is mainly because there will be a time factor to consider; if you have a moving date in place and you’re working and taking care of a family, trying to find the time to pack is never easy. 

However, it is often the unpacking that people find most frustrating, and it is this that causes a lot of stress. Not knowing where anything is, having to lug heavy boxes around to the correct rooms, and working out the best place for your furniture can seem like too much. For example, if you have a grand piano at home and are nervous about moving it, you should also check with your moving company about any tips they have about preparing to move a piano. Be sure to check in with what they recommend, as they may take care of details like padding the piano.

To make this less of an issue, make sure you label each box carefully with exactly where you want the removal company to put it. Then, if you or a partner or friend can get into the property before the boxes start arriving, you can stick signs on the doors so everyone knows which room is which (this is particularly helpful when it comes to reception rooms and bedrooms). 

Plan The Furniture In Advance

Furniture is big and bulky, and once it’s in place somewhere, it’s not always easy to change its position. You need to make sure that everything will fit where you want it to save too much additional stress. A great way to do this is to make a scale drawing of the new property (perhaps using the floor plan from the estate agent’s listings if there was one) and work out exactly where each sofa, table, and bed will go. In this way, you know that everything will fit perfectly, and you can easily direct the removal company on the day itself.