When you’re moving home, it’s really easy to be lulled into a false sense of security over how much time you have to get organised and ready to go. However, the luxury of time can disappear in the blink of an eye. And suddenly that far-off date in the diary is upon you and things are getting busy and complicated.
These tips are designed to help you get organised sooner rather than later.
Start Planning Earlier than You Feel In Necessary
When you plan everything late, it feels like the move is compressed over you, and there’s no breathing space. While not everyone has the luxury of time pre-move, if you do, make the most of it. Set a working timeline that details all the tasks you need to complete, and give them deadlines.
Secure key bookings early, partially if you’re coordinating chains’ leases or completions. Researching and booking reliable movers ahead of peak demand avoids a decision, enabling you to choose the right moving company for your needs. Then build buffer days in the schedule, as it never runs exactly to plan, and this gives you a bit of breathing space to shift things around slightly as required.
Create a Detailed Moving List
A detailed moving list is a must as soon as you have confirmed the moves and dates. Every single thing you need to do goes on the list. Then you break it down into staged actions. Weekly priorities are working better than long-term priorities. Separate categories: packing address updates, utilities documents, cleaning handover, etc., include small but critical things people often forget, like mail redirects, transferring insurance, updating driver’s licence, booking lift access, returning keys, etc. It will stop minor issues from snowballing into huge problems.
Conform Entry and Access Logistics
Access problems are one of the main causes of delays in moves. It’s things like tight staircases, blocked corridors, unavailable lifts, restricted entry hours — issues you often only discover on moving day.
Check both properties well in advance, measure doorways, walkways, and halls, and confirm the max weight for elevators. Check building regulations for complexes and flag anything awkward or oversized that’s likely to give you issues. The more you can work around prior to moving, the better.Secure Parking or Loading Arrangements
If there is restricted parking, limited street space, or traffic congestion,n you’re going to have a nightmare when you turn up to load or unload at each property.
Reserve legal parking spaces where possible, obtain permits if required to avoid fines, es and identify safe loading zones or spaces you can use. Communicate restrictions to all parties, including the moving company, beforehand so they know what to expect. Especially if movers are forced to rearrang,e or delays push the job causes additional charges in most cases. It’s a boring aspect,ct but don’t underestimate the disruption it can cause on the day.
Label Boxes
A common aspect people throw out in relation to moving, but it’s still important. If you’re stacking boxes randomly,y there’ll be no way of knowing what is or isn’t going where, whether it’s fragile, or even going with you at all.
Clearly label each box where it can be visibly seen. Not just the room but the contents too. If it’s got anything fragile in it, put it clearly on the box; if it’s a priority box, put it on so people know it’s essential. You want a consistent system.
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