New Year, New Home: 5 Moving Tips for 2022

24th January 2022

As you work your way through 2022, you may have all sorts of hopes and dreams for the year ahead. For some people, now may be the time to move home. Whether you need more space, fancy a change of scenery, or want to downsize, moving your whole life somewhere else can feel daunting. To keep stress levels down and ensure everything runs smoothly, here are some great moving tips for 2022.

Declutter!

If there is one moving tip that cannot be stressed enough, it’s to declutter. Over the years, you’ve probably accumulated tons of junk that is collecting dust in the loft. Rather than bringing it with you to your new home, now may be the time to get rid of it for good. The prospect of getting rid of clutter may fill you with dread and anxiety. However, you’ll be thankful once you’ve tackled it all. As you work your way through each room and throw away items, you’ll have less to pack and bring with you on moving day.

Put Your Belongings in Storage

As you start to declutter, you may have some belongings that you want to hold onto but can’t bring to your new home right away. If this is the case, why not put these items in a storage unit? Stored Away is a company that can come to your door, collect your belongings, and store them for as little or as long as you need. Stored Away are members of the British Association of Removers too, which should give you peace of mind that your belongings will be safe and secure.

Book a Removals Company

Once you’ve decluttered and got some belongings in storage, you need to think about how you’re going to transport everything to your new property. This means it’s time to book a removals company. If you have a big job on your hands, it’s wise to have the professionals step in, especially if you have heavy furniture that you cannot lift yourself.

Pack In Advance

Before the removals company arrives at your door, you need to allocate lots of time to pack. Of course, packing isn’t the most exciting of tasks, but doing so in advance will reduce stress levels and ensure you’re ready and raring to go on moving day. Make sure you label each box too, so you know where everything needs to go once you arrive at your new home.

Arrange Utilities in Advance

Whether it’s council tax, gas, or home insurance, you must set up your utilities well before you move. Doing this will not only save you a ton of stress once you are moved in, but you’ll have more time to settle in and unwind in your new property. You don’t want to be on the phone for hours with your utility providers on moving day, so arrange them in advance.