The Top 10 Moving Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
- Procrastinating!
This is one of the biggest mistakes we all make in the moving process! Whatever you do, don’t leave it till the last minute! Whether that’s booking your removalists, packing or sorting out your utilities at the new house, get it done early! It will save you a lot of stress and time later.
- Forgetting to change your address
When you forget to change your address, you’re signing yourself up for a lot of inconvenience later on. For all your postal mail, set aside some time to change your addresses online.
- Not measuring your space
There’s nothing worse than getting to your new home and the fridge doesn’t fit into the space, or your storage spaces are a lot smaller than you anticipated. Make sure you’re measuring the spaces and planning out where you’re going to be putting all your possessions – and don’t forget your measuring tape!
- Not labelling boxes
It’s a simple step, and it makes a lot of difference! When you have labelled boxes, it makes the packing (and unpacking!) process so much easier. You’ll be able to access things much quicker and you’re also less likely to lose things during the process. Whatever you do, keep that trusty Sharpie with you and label those boxes!
- Not getting quotes!
Whether it’s getting a quote from your removalist, your utility installer, a builder at your new home or any other tradesperson or service, make sure you don’t miss this step! It will save you a lot of hassle down the track, and potentially some money in the long run too.
- Neglecting to declutter before you move
One of the best things you can do in the moving process is downsizing as you go! You might be downsizing your home – why not cut back on your unnecessary possessions as well? The best time to declutter is before your move, as you’re packing, so you’ll be entering your new space as the freshest version of yourself.
- Not considering your moving buddies (including your pets!)
Make sure you show those generous friends and family members helping you move some LOVE too! If you have people helping you move, make sure to show some appreciation
Don’t forget about your pets, too! Have their space set up in the new home, so they can have somewhere to go back to amongst all the chaos of moving!
- Failing to look after your back
We only have one back – don’t injure it by lifting your moving boxes incorrectly. When lifting heavy things, make sure to keep your back straight, your chest up and use your legs to lift. If you can, hire some removalists to do all the lifting for you!
- Packing the important things first
There’s nothing worse than going through boxes and boxes to find a toothbrush, a work uniform or something else important! When you’re packing, make sure you’re saving those important items for last so you’re not rummaging through boxes and running all your hard work!
- Not feeling your feelings!
Moving is a big change! Make sure you take a moment before you lock those doors for the last time to look over your space and reminisce on the memories you made there. It can be easy to get caught up in the stress and hustle of moving, so reminding yourself to stay present and feel the stress, joy, sadness, whatever you might be feeling, is so important!
We understand that moving is a big process, and it can be an emotional rollercoaster. Our team at LOVE understand how important your move is to you, and we will be there every step of the way, and go through every emotional step with you.
Contact our main office today to get started on your LOVE Story.
