Youre Moving Home Dont Stress Use This To Do List

Stress comes to many people because they simply forget a few simple things to do before they move to their new home.

A little planning and thought to the many steps involved in your move can alleviate a great deal of stress and make your transition less complicated. The following checklist is organized into three time frames - before, during and after your relocation.

1. Create a Moving Timeline

One of the biggest mistakes people make when moving is that they are packing for the entire time until the last week before their move.

Start planning as early as possible by creating a timeline for your move that lists all of the steps that need to be completed, including:

• Booking a moving company
  
• Collecting packing supplies
  
• Notifying utility providers
  
• Updating your mailing address
  
• Scheduling cleaning for your old or new home
  

By breaking down all of the aspects of your move to individual steps it will be much easier for you to deal with them as they become due.

2. Declutter Before You Pack

 It’s also a great time to throw away, recycle or donate anything that you no longer need.

Sort your belongings into four categories:

• Keep
  
• Donate
  
• Sell
  
• Recycle or dispose
  

The more you pack, the more work you will have when unpacking. By packing less, you save a lot of time and money and your moving budget will thank you!

3. Label Every Box Clearly

Don’t just label a box with “kitchen” or “bedroom”. Give a description of what is actually in the box. i.e. “Kitchen – Plates & Glasses” or “Office – Cables & Electronics” for example. This will save hours when unpacking.

For example:

Kitchen – Plates & Glasses

Office – Cables & Electronics

Bedroom – Winter Clothes

This simple habit can save hours when unpacking.

4. Choose Your Moving Company Carefully

New Zealand has plenty of moving companies servicing this country. Not all moving companies will offer the same level of service.

Pick the best moving company possible to provide the best possible service. When comparing quotes from different moving companies research the reviews of previous customers and how they are contacted by potential customers. Also check the insurance that the company provides. Many people search for moving companies on community-based websites such as Wise Move in order to gain firsthand knowledge of a moving company’s quality service. New Zealanders moving within the Waikato region can research local movers in movers Hamilton on Wise Move. Discussions about movers Hamilton can also provide local recent movers’ recommendations to assist people looking for local moving companies.

If you are moving locally within the Waikato region, New Zealanders would generally be able to recommend a good mover in their local area, based off of their own recent relocation. We have had many discussions on Wise Move regarding good movers in Hamilton, for example.

Taking the time to choose a correct mover for your relocation will save you a world of pain on the relocation day.

5. Pack an Essentials Box

Having a “first night box” with all the essentials for the first night in your new home will save you so much time and stress when trying to unpack.

 Include items such as: 

• Phone chargers
  
• Toiletries
  
• Medication
  
• Basic kitchen supplies
  
• A change of clothes
  
• Important documents
  
• Snacks and bottled water
  

By packing an “essentials box” of absolute must-haves for the first night, everything will be immediately available as required rather than having to root through a pile of packing cases night and day.

6. Update Your Important Information

Before moving, remember to notify:

• Your bank
  
• Insurance providers
  
• Employer
  
• Healthcare providers
  
• Subscription services
  
• Government agencies (if required)
  

By notifying banks, insurance providers, employers and healthcare providers and switching the address of all your subscription services and of government agencies for which you receive mail (if applicable) you can prevent missed delivery and important mail being delivered to your old home.

7. Take Time to Enjoy Your New Home

The unpacking of all the boxes is over and you can now celebrate your new home.

Celebrate your new home with your friends and family and go out in town to celebrate also. Unpack the last of your boxes and then make your new home your home with things like a housewarming gift, a lovely bouquet of fresh cut flowers and a nice home cooked dinner.

Final Thoughts

Note: It’s not possible to make every move completely stress-free, but there are steps that you can take to try to minimize the impact that the move is going to have on you.

Plan your move well, choose a good moving company, be organized, and keep your focus on the essentials. Soon you will be spending your time in your new home instead of worrying about the move. Remember, a move is not just a change of address, it is a new start. 

Our Brands