Moving house can be complicated. Not only are you having to deal with the legal side of things, such as organizing mortgage or signing contracts, but you also need to focus on packing up your belongings and arranging a removal van for your moving day.
With all of this in mind, it’s no wonder that moving house is one of the most stressful life events that you can go through. However, focusing on completing the important steps first will make things a little less stressful for you.
Getting the key tasks ticked off your checklist will also ensure that you don’t miss out on anything important that might delay the process. If you’ve moved house before, you might already know what those key steps are.
If you’ve forgotten what these key steps are or it is your first time moving to a new home, here is a list of the most important things that you need to organize when moving house.
Booking a Removal Van
Depending on how many belongings you have, you might need to book a removal van to transfer your items from your current home to your new place. Take a look online to find the cheapest quotes from the best companies in your area.
Most removal companies are more than happy to travel long distances to transfer your items. For example, if you are moving house in Edinburgh, the moving company will be more than happy to travel a few hours out of town from your current Edinburgh property to your new home.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that the longer the distance between your current and new homes, the more you will need to pay.
Changing Your Address
Something that is easily forgotten by many when they are moving homes is changing addresses. When you move to a new place, there are a number of different companies and acquaintances that you will need to inform.
The most important things to update with your new address or your bank card, credit cards, ID cards, and driver’s license. You should also inform your utility and internet providers that you are moving homes.
Some providers may offer to transfer your services over to your new address. Otherwise, you will need to cancel your plan and set up your utilities and internet with a new company once you have moved.
Setting Up Home Insurance
If you have required a mortgage to buy your new home, you will probably already have home insurance included as part of your package. However, it’s important to double-check whether you have coverage with your mortgage provider.
For those of you who have bought your home in cash and do not have a mortgage, you will need to set up home insurance. Shop around for the cheapest quotes that offer a great level of coverage for your property and belongings. Home insurance is a legal requirement in many countries so it’s important to ensure your new home as soon as you move in.
