Easy house move? Is there such a thing? If luck is an opportunity meeting preparation, then a successful house move is much the same. Preparing well in advance and using a carefully devised checklist is the best way to ensure you don’t miss out on any cost-saving opportunities or get overwhelmed on moving days. If you’ve had to relocate in the past, you’ll know that leaving things to the last minute often results in making rushed decisions, paying extra for services that would have been much cheaper if you’d factored them in sooner, and probably experienced less chaos unpacking once you finally got into your new place.
According to reports, house prices in Metro Vancouver are set to rise in 2020 – great news for sellers and investors. Perhaps you’ve just snagged a gorgeous property and are gearing up to move in the new year? Whatever is drawing you in or out of the city, there are several things you need to do to ensure that your move is efficient and stress-free. As your local removal specialists, we have a few tips to help you start preparing for your big move.
1. Plan the layout of your new property
The best way to approach the humongous task of packing up your old house is to envision what you want in your new house. Ensure you measure up all the rooms and spaces correctly so you don’t try to force a square peg into a round hole on a moving day.
On many occasions, we’ve seen clients realize – a little too late – that their quirky couch or oversized dining table does not work in the new space they are relocating to. This makes everything else super awkward as you have to work around a piece of furniture that will ultimately have to be moved again.
2. Channel your inner Marie Kondo
Decluttering is probably one of the most useful things you can do beforehand. If you begin working your way through each room in your home and clearing out all the things that no longer serve a purpose for you, you are going to have a much easier task packing.
Set some boxes aside for donation, gifting, and recycling and start filling them accordingly. There’s nothing worse than moving unwanted items into your new home just because you weren’t organized enough to sort through them on time. Plus, it can’t be that good for your feng shui.
3. Decide whether you need a moving company
You’d be surprised to learn how many people leave this decision to the last minute. Understandably, you can get preoccupied with sorting out contracts, notifying service providers of your move, and packing. But that’s precisely why you need to factor in this essential detail early on. If you rely on friends and family, you’ll need to give them notice. If you book a van, shop for the best prices. If you schedule a relocation company, you need a clear idea of what kind of service you want.
Things to consider when searching for move specialists:
- How many movers are you going to need?
- Would you like the company to help you dismantle and reassemble furniture?
- Are they available for your chosen date?
- Do they have a good rating and offer adequate insurance?
- Do they offer a move out cleaning service and disposal service?
- Do they have a cleaning service that you could use for the property you’re vacating or moving into?
The sooner you look at your options, the more likely you will get your desired removal partner on the date that best suits you. What’s more, you’ll have the reassurance of an experienced team carefully handling your belongings and valuables, taking considerable pressure off your shoulders.
4. Do a stock-take of all your belongings
Now that you’ve decluttered and given yourself a clear picture of what your new home will look like, you need to assess the items travelling with you and categorize them. You want to label the containers that hold valuables and everyday-use items so you can quickly access them once you get to your new place.
Create a packing system for each room in your home and dedicate a box for anything fragile that your helpers must be aware of. If you’re using a removal company, this will help them to know where to place each box once it’s been transported and save you the trouble of moving heavy containers by yourself.
+1. The benefits of having a moving plan
- Once you’ve completed all these steps, you will have shed a lot of excess items and, because you’ve done this in plenty of time, you will have used a far more environmentally friendly approach by hopefully re-homing, donating or recycling as much of your old furniture and clutter as possible.
- Your brain will feel less overwhelmed because you’ll have a clear plan for how to pack your belongings, and you will also be able to arrange your new home confidently, knowing that everything fits functionally and aesthetically.
- By organizing your transport or the moving services you’ll need ahead of time, you will have greater peace of mind that everything is taken care of and you have the necessary support and hands-on deck you require.
At Simple Moves, we offer a wide range of services delivered by a team of experts who always take a personal approach to helping each client have a stress-free moving experience. We arrive at your door with a smile and a can-do attitude that sees your house packed up, scrubbed down and ready to vacate in no time. Whatever the load size or distance it has to travel, we guarantee that your belongings will be handled with expert care and attention.
Relocation should be an exciting time, filled with the happy prospect of a new beginning, and we’re here to ensure that your 2020 relocation goes off without a hitch. Contact us today if you’d like to learn more or enquire about our services!
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