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Conventional wisdom says that transferring to another home is amongst the most stressful activities one can do in life; other headache-inducing ventures include a significant job change, having a child and following the updates of your favorite sports teams. A lot of these situations are going to be worrying and, sometimes, crushingly disappointing, regardless of any preventive measures we may try to take. Home moving however, need not be as nerve-wracking as its reputation is perceived to be. The key, just like most of the things in life, is proper preparation and organisation.

Simply creating a moving house checklist will allow you to break down and compartmentalize the various facets of taking action to such a challenge and change. One daunting activity then immediately becomes a series of surmountable tasks for you to tackle. Ticking off the tasks as they are completed will not only enable you to monitor your progress, but also act as a form of both motivation and encouragement as moving day comes nearer. In addition, creating a list will help prevent any oversights or errors that could derail the move. Even with complete preparation, there are so many things to do on moving day without any additional and unnecessary headaches.

Choose what’s staying and what’s going

A couple of months before you move, make a list of your main possessions. From the list, select which items will accompany you on your new adventure, which will need to be stowed safely into boxes, and what isn’t going to make the cut. It is highly recommended to obtain, however rough, a floor plan of your new residence to help you with these decisions. Charity shops, online auctions and car boot sales are several ways in which you can rid yourself of unneeded items whilst potentially making a little money.

Start dividing up your belongings

As the day nears, around approximately two months prior, take a full inventory and place your items into usable piles. Clear out the cupboards and use the bigger rooms for storage. It’s vital to know that moving companies calculate their quotes by volume and so the more items you take with you, the more money you need to spend. If the removal has come about as a requirement of your work, it is best to find out precisely what your company will cover, something that is really relevant for international removals.

Finalize a date and book your removal van

It’s now one month before you move house. Now you need to finalize a date and start making firm bookings for removals and all the other services you’ll require, something that is easier to do following the exchange of contracts. Spend time and effort to completely research which moving company will offer the best service for what you need and what discounts may be available.

Arrange house cleaning and tie up loose ends

In the last weeks, ensure other services such as house cleaning have been booked and minute details such as prescription medication supplies have been taken care of. One practical suggestion is to store all important documents, such as passports, driving licenses, deeds, wills and insurance papers in a safe or secure box to be placed where it won’t be misplaced or damaged. All documents related to the move should be kept in a single, separate folder for easy reference. By now, everything should be boxed up.

Things such as bedding and linen should be packed to travel with you so they can be easily used on the first night. On the date of the move, stay with your items until the movers are done, equally, ensure you greet them at your new home to direct and guide them around the place.

Once the move is completed, just make the beds, plug in the large appliances, and bask in the glory of your new home! The serious unpacking can always wait until tomorrow.

Read the original article at The Independent.