Moving house is regarded as one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. Boxing your wordly possessions up and transporting them somewhere else sounds simple, but the to do list can grow and grow and seemingly never end.
With so much to do and so much to think about—all on top of life’s daily tasks, like work and family—it can be overwhelming, and you’re bound to forget something.
Our job is to help people with their home removals and to help even further, we put together a comprehensive and very useful checklist for moving house, which you can download and print off to have at your side. Keep scrolling to find it!
What Are The Key Considerations When Moving House?
There’s a lot to think about when moving house, but some of the key considerations include:
- Doing all of the research you need to do for your move, such as finding a conveyancing solicitor, and checking out the new area you’re moving to
- Wrapping up the legal side, such as contracts and your mortgage agreement
- Preparing for the move day, such as updating your address and informing different organisations you’re contracted with, like the water company
- Start packing! It’s never fun but if you’re organised and label boxes, you’ll have it done in no time
- Clean before you leave, lock up and say farewell
- Check your new property to ensure it’s all up to scratch and there are no hidden surprises
- Relax and begin to settle into your brand new home!
So those are the main things to think about, let’s take a look at how a moving checklist can help.
What Is A Checklist For Moving House?
A checklist for moving house is a condensed to do list which directs you on the steps you need to take before you move.
From informing your utility companies and updating your addresses with banks, insurers and the local council, to tips and guidance on packing and reminding you to book childcare or pet care for the move day, you can rest assured that you’ll be completely covered with our checklist.
All you have to do is print it off and tick off each job as you work through it. There’s space to make notes and to jot down phone numbers and names for people you hire to help you too.
Download Our Essential Checklist For Moving House (Printable)
If you’d like to download our essential checklist for moving house, please click the button below. It’ll download in a printable PDF file.
The checklist covers everything you need for a successful and stress-free house move. It offers practical prompts like setting up post redirecting with Royal Mail and notifying your local council of the change, defrosting your fridge/freezer and important checks to make when you move into your new home, such as checking the utilities and changing the locks for added security.
What Are The Benefits Of Using A Checklist For Moving House?
It can be tough to remember everything on moving day. But using a checklist can help in that regard. And it can help in many other ways too, such as:
- Providing you with greater help organising and tracking different tasks
- It can help you with time management, allowing you to priortise the most important tasks and not leaving anything to the last minute
- With greater organisation and timekeeping you’ll also work more efficiently, and that will only lead to you experiencing less stress.
- A checklist can also allow you to delegate tasks to other people. You can clearly write down who’s responsible for what.
- Complex tasks can be broken down into bitesize chunks. For example, packing up your things sounds straightforward, but there are lots of different things to pack, and some things may need to be dismantled, like wardrobes.
- It can prompt you to check things when you move in. Identifying things early means you can raise it with the seller.
So in short, if you want a stress-free house move, a checklist can help.
We Can Help You Move House
If you’re looking for a house move experience that’s even less stressful, get in touch with us here at Man With A Van Liverpool. Our service comes with the help of a professional mover, and with our large vans and experience in home removals, we can help you move fast and hassle free.
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Thank you for checking out our essential checklist for moving house. We hope it helps!
