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Moving into a new home? Check out these tips first

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When you’re moving into a new home, there’s an enormous amount of both time and money at stake. You need to ensure that you can complete your move without the need to encounter a number of bumps in the road along the way so that you can enjoy plain sailing instead, and fortunately it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might initially imagine. This guide is crammed full with some of the best tips and tricks that you can take on board before you move into your new home, allowing you to glide through the process with a smile on your face as you settle into your property with ease. So, if you’re ready to find out more, then simply read on!  Prioitise health and safety When you first purchase a new home and are getting ready to move in, your main priority must always be health and safety. Health and safety steps concerning a new home don’t need to be as imaginative as you would expect, as you simply need to start by cleaning out your property before you decide to put your furniture inside. It’s absolutely vital that you can perform a deep clean of your new home covering every nook and cranny, as you never know just how unclean the previous owners may have been. Even if they were neat freaks then it’s more than likely that your property is going to get mucky with movers and other workmen waltzing in and out, so you need to make sure you… Read More

Taking the strain out of moving house

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There aren’t many events in life that can be more stressful than moving house. Between hunting for a new home, putting in offers with sellers, dealing with the sale of your current home, arranging moving dates, packing, hiring removal firms, decorating, and packing; there is a lot to do. It can take months of hard work, and it can leave you feeling physically and emotionally drained.  Getting ahead of the process of moving involves some careful planning. Working out what you will do in the worst-case scenarios is also really important. Start everything as early as possible so that you are not rushing to do everything when it gets closer to the time.  Here are a few things to consider doing to take the stress out of the moving process. List your old home If you currently own your home, you are probably going to be selling up before you move. So get your home on the market first. Have a few valuations done on the property, and look at similar properties in your area.  Start boxing up items you don’t need so that your house looks less cluttered when it comes to potential buyers looking around. If there is any furniture that you no longer need, think about donating or selling it to make space. Start hunting for a new place Get out and look for a new home. It may take you some time to find the perfect property, so allow yourself plenty of time to look.  Planning for every eventuality When you… Read More