Moving hints and tips

If you are thinking of moving, either from selling your through the open market or from a cash for property company, there are a few tips that you should know before hand to make moving as simple and stress free as possible.

Make lists
Write down absolutely everything! It’s a good idea to number all you boxes that you pack and then write down on a piece of paper what is in each box, this way you will know exactly where everything is. So when you are in desperate need of a cuppa you will be able to locate the right boxes straight away, rather than the usual moving trick of having to go through every box before you find what you want.

Have plenty of supplies
Make sure you have plenty of boxes. You will need many more boxes than you first think, having enough boxes will make moving just that bit easier. Have some empty boxes left over on moving day for those last minuet items like cleaning supplies, clothes, bedding and linen. You will also need protective wrapping to make sure any household items remain intact when you open the boxes again at your new home. Lastly use strong tape to make sure that boxes stay secure and closed.

Have colour coordination
Assign each room in your new home a different colour, then stick corresponding colour labels to each box. If you are moving yourself then you will know at a glance which box goes where. If you have hired movers you should also put up some sticky coloured labels on each door so the movers can see where each box goes easily.

Keep every thing together
Try to keep everything together, so keep bulbs with lamps, sugar with tea and extension cables with electrical appliances etc. If an item has small loose parts that can easily be lost try taping them to the item or pop them in an envelope.

Start packing now
If there is anything that you won’t need before you move pack it straight away. The more you can pack now the more time you will have before the moving date to do other things and the less stressed you will feel.

Make use of luggage
Fill any luggage that you may have with clothes or items (like phones, mp3 players, medication etc) that you will need soon after the move. You suitcase will be much easier to keep track of than a numbered box. You could also use different coloured boxes to make sure that they stand out from the rest.

Keep hold of valuables
To keep your valuables safe try placing them at the bottom of boxes then hide them by placing more mundane items on top if it, also label the boxes such as kitchen under sink cupboards etc as its unlucky any would be thief is likely to go through these looking for any thing of worth. If possible put these in your car with you rather than leave them in the moving truck, at least this way you can keep an eye on them.

Keep important papers with you
These might include birth certificates, back details, important phone numbers, work papers or any paper that contains details about you that could be used by someone else. These papers must always be kept with you to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

Article Source: http://www.mycontentbuilder.com

This article was written on behalf of Properties Direct ltd who offer sell and rent back services that offer cash for property in a quick property sale

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