oving Day can involve so Alternatively have the packing
many emotions - all done for you.
excitement, elation versus
nerves, panic and sadness. Here 3. Be ready for the removal men.
are some tips to lower the stress The beds need to be dismantled if
levels on moving day. appropriate, the cushions need to
be bagged up, not left on the
1. Have your mobile phone charged sofa. Mirrors and pictures need
up! There you are waiting for the to be protected. The removal men
call from your solicitor to tell may add extra protection to some
the money has been transferred, items, but not all. Again
you can pick up the keys and you consider having the packing all
then realise your mobile phone done for you - it costs more but
isn't working. Or worse still, it's easier and good for stress
the money has not been levels.
transferred and there is a
problem. Make sure that you can 4. Keep your most precious items
be contactable throughout the packed in your own bag and take
day. them with you as hand luggage -
they may get lost or broken in
2. Pack, pack, pack. Don't leave the packing and removal process.
it too late. Especially if you've Though it is unlikely it is
lived in your house for a long possible and why risk it?
time. As you sit down to pack you
may be tempted to sort, sort, 5. Don't pack the hoover and
sort which might end up to basic cleaning equipment. When
reminising over the family photo the removal men have gone you may
album. Of course that's all very need to give the house a quick
nice, but with so much packing to hoover and wipe over ready for
do, it's the wrong time. the new occupants. Moving in to a
dirty house is grim. Hopefully home is an empty nest. And when
the occupants of your new house you arrive at your new house
will have done the decent thing. you'll know where the kettle is
Again, you could have this done amongst the boxes.
for you as part of a packing and
removal package. 7. At the end of the day, enjoy
your favourite take away and a
6. Be sure you have everything bottle of champers on top of the
you need to have your favourite boxes in your new home. On second
refreshments handy: be it beer, thoughts, splash out at your new
tea,(mugs and milk too), biscuits local restaurant instead. You've
ready (and a tea towel). You made it.
might just need a cuppa after the
removal men have left and your
About the Author:
Susy Copus is a property commentator and has written for the UK Property Search Engine, http://www.wheresmyproperty.com, http://www.renovatealerts.com who specialise in finding property to renovate and http://www.propertymoneymaker.co.uk.
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