Tips on Moving House

If you’re moving house, there are a lot of things to remember. From packing efficiently to doing a final walk-through to hand over any keys to the real estate agent or new owners, these tips will help you make your move as smooth as possible.Reign Removalists will help you a save lot of time and stress when unpacking.

1. Packing

When it comes to packing for a move, preparation is key. This includes ensuring you have all the necessary materials like different sized boxes, tapes, markers etc. It is also important to get rid of anything you do not plan on taking with you. This can be done by having a garage sale or listing it online on Facebook marketplace, Kijiji/Craigslist etc.

Begin by going room by room through your house and identifying items that can be packed away. It is also helpful to walk through your new home while it is empty in order to map out where things should go once you are moving in.

It is a good idea to start with the off-season clothing, books and other rarely used items. This will make the process of packing and unpacking that much easier. Additionally, it is wise to pack a box of essentials that will be needed immediately after you move in, such as food, drink, plates and utensils.

2. Cleaning

A house move is the perfect opportunity to do a deep clean and start fresh. But cleaning when the place is full of boxes and furniture isn’t easy. That’s why it’s a good idea to plan ahead and come up with a strategy for which rooms to tackle first.

For example, start by focusing on the kitchen and wiping down cupboards to remove any food stains from previous residents. Make sure you also wipe down surfaces and appliances and give the living room a clean, too. The more thorough you are now, the less work you’ll have to do later.

If you’re moving out of a rental property, check your contract to see if there are any specific cleaning requirements you need to meet. If not, a good tip is to hire professional cleaners to come in and make the place spotless before you leave. That way, you can be confident the next tenants will find it in immaculate condition.

3. Moving

There are a lot of things to consider when moving house. Some are large, such as furniture and appliances. Others are smaller, such as towels and cleaning supplies. Regardless, it’s important to have the right boxes and packing supplies to make your move as stress-free as possible.

It’s also a good idea to have a few bags for non-perishable food items, water and other necessities during the move. You’ll also want to have a few changes of clothes and toiletries for the first day in your new home.

While you’re packing, take the opportunity to purge items you no longer need. You can sell, donate or throw away items you no longer use. Another great packing tip is to colour code your boxes by room. This will save you (and your movers!) a lot of time when unpacking. You can find coloured tape on gumtree or your local buy and sell Facebook groups. Then simply mark which box goes in which room with the corresponding color tape.