Before you commence moving to a new home, ensure that all the necessary documentation has been executed. Including the lease agreement, the purchase deed, and even registering for utilities.
Make sure that you have picked the keys to your new house a few days before moving into that place. This enables good coordination of the furniture during packing hence making the relocation efficient.
It is advisable to visit your new home before the actual moving day to confirm if any tasks such as cleaning or making repairs are yet to be done. It is also a good idea to double check that all necessary utilities are turned on so you do not face any interruptions on the day you move in.
Moving is a good time to get rid of things that are not necessary. Go through your items and donate or throw away the ones that you do not use. This will ease the weight of to be carried during the move while allowing for a new environment in the new home.
Use a dependable moving company for logistical details. Ensure you do a thorough search, preferably registered firms that don’t provide misleading information about themselves. Create a time frame for booking and stick to it.
Begin packing ahead of time, and make sure to tape each box according to the room that it belongs to, and clasp each box with a detailed description of its contents. Designate a box for the main items you will use on the very first night, like toothbrushes, clothes, and some papers.
Customers’ basic utilities, non-physical postal services, and internet service providers should be updated about the change of location. Call your utility providers to cut off power or gas from your previous residence and then set up connections at the new residence.
Pick a time when you will be least affected by traffic and make appropriate arrangements with the people who are moving your things. Create a checklist so that no tasks will be forgotten and schedules of all people are in sync.
After settling into your new home, thoroughly go through the property and look for any problems like defects or malfunctioning gadgets that might require quick fixing to enhance its usability. If any such issues are observed, make a note of them and reach out to relevant service providers.
Open boxes and arrange the things you require first, and do one room at the time. Do not work yourself to exhaustion; try to take your emotions in control in order to enjoy your new house.
Mr. Shiv Garg, Director, Forteasia Realty Pvt. Ltd.