There’s no feeling in the world quite like moving into a new home. Nonetheless, there are quite a few pitfalls that new homeowners can fall into. To avoid these issues and make sure that you move into your new house in the best possible way, we have compiled this guide of five points to consider. Ideally, this should be done before you even think about buying a new home, but a few of the items on the list can be regarded as while in the middle of the home-moving process. Read on below to see what we picked.
Hire The Right Moving Service
If you don’t have many possessions, you can probably hire a van and move by yourself. However, if there seems to be too much to move, we recommend getting a moving service. Don’t just trust any old company to move your possessions, though, as these people found out last year. It’s worth having a proper look around for somewhere with solid reviews then doing a bit of personal vetting yourself. That’s how you can find the best service around.
Giving Appropriate Notice
When moving to a new address, it’s important that you let everyone important know where your new abode is. This doesn’t just refer to family and friends, but also companies and government agencies, as if you don’t tell them your new address, you could be in hot water. Additionally, you should let any utility providers from your old home and your landlord well in advance that you are moving so you avoid anything nasty like paying double bills for a few months.
Changing The Locks
Safety should be one of your main priorities when moving into a new house. No matter how much you trust the person who sold you the house, a great habit to get into is changing the locks right away. By doing this, you can sleep assured knowing that you are the only person who has access to the front door.
Electricity
The worst-case scenario is moving into a new home and moving to turn the kettle on before realizing that you don’t have a local electricity supply. That’s why it’s essential to communicate with electricity providers well in advance so that when you move into your new home, you can start to make full use of it right away. The same principle goes for other utilities such as gas, water, and heating.
Double-Checking Agreements & Quality
Nobody wants to move into their dream home before realizing that it’s secretly a nightmare, like this woman discovered after buying an apartment. Whether it’s the risk of fire, the inability to resell the house, or additional ground rent and security installation fees that eat up your budget each month, you should try and be fully aware of both the quality of the house and any agreements about its purchase. By doing so, you will be making sure that you are saving far more money each month.
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