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Making big moves.

With a new year right around the corner, many people are starting to wonder what 2022 will look like. With many people spending more time than ever at home since 2020 their priorities have changed with what they’re looking for from a home. It is expected that this will result in lots of home moves. People are seeking out homes with more outdoor space for the kids or a room they can use as an office for working from home.

If you are planning to move house this year, there is no better time to get organised and start thinking about what your plans might be.

Getting Organised

One of the first things you can do is start to get your home organised now. Lots of us have plenty of stuff cluttering up space in our homes. You could make it a new year’s resolution to work your way through some of this and work out what you want to keep. The things you no longer need can be donated, sold or thrown away. This will help create more space in your home, but also means that when you come to pack up to move, life will be much easier. Getting rid of things you no longer need can also be a great way to make some much needed pennies.

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Getting Help

When moving day comes, you’ll definitely want a helping hand, roping in friends and family is definitely beneficial. However it is certainly worth considering the help of a professional moving firm. They often offer a range of services, so can help you with packing, moving, unpacking or all of it. By getting people on board that know what they’re doing, you’re going to make life that much easier.a good idea would be to find a moving service. Something else to consider would be a service like Now storage self storage in Reading. Putting items into storage temporarily can help with moving day and also while you get adjusted to the new living/work space. There are a number of reasons people choose to use storage facilities from storing treasured belongings or keeping stock for a business to simply wanting a bit of breathing room while undergoing a big move.

Looking for a New House

Whether you rent or own your home, looking for somewhere new to live is a big deal and not something that should be rushed. Scoping out real estate agents will give you an idea of what sort of properties are becoming available in your price bracket.

Looking for a new place to live when you have children brings about a whole new set of hurdles that some other people don’t need to worry about like where the local schools are, local parks and play groups all the way down to the safety of the area and back garden space and room sizes. There is a lot to consider and that takes time so don’t rush any decisions.

You should also consider what you want from your new house – what do you dislike where you currently live and what do you wish you had? Most of the time, a new house won’t tick every single box of a must-have list for any new home, but there is no harm in trying to make sure you can take as many of these boxes as possible.

There is No Rush

Even if you have decluttered, started looking for a new house and gotten a quote or two from a moving company, there is no rush. Committing to a new home is a massive deal and something you should take seriously. Make sure you view the new house once or twice, measuring as you go so you can see what of your current furniture will fit.

Moving house can be exciting and a new start is often a good thing, just make sure it is the right thing for you throughout the whole journey – good luck!

Making moving easy.

If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of moving house but the actual process is a nightmare. Between packing everything up, moving to the new house, sorting out all of the house admin and then unpacking at the new place; it can be a nightmare. Don’t get me wrong, it’s usually worth it in order to start a new adventure but it can seem like a tiresome process. I have moved house a few times now so wanted to share some tips with you to hopefully help.

Get Organised

The best advice that can be given to anyone moving is to get organised. Whether you’re moving office premises or relocating to a new home being organised is the key to ensuring that it all runs smoothly. This means, looking in advance to see about moving utilities, cancelling broadband, setting up a TV service at your new address etc.

Getting good move out cleaners will save you a lot of stress so you can focus on getting into your new home. Once you have all your things out of the old place you’ll often find it’s in need of a deep clean so a good team is a must. I would keep a note pad and pen nearby so you can write things down as you think of them and keep track of a list you can tick off as you go – helps to make the whole process easy.

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Hire Help

DO NOT TRY TO DO IT ALL YOURSELF. I repeat – do not try to do it all yourself. Trust me, when you come to pack all of your stuff and do the trip ‘in a couple of car journeys’ you’ll always have more than you think. I have also roped in friends and family to help; on top of that professional movers are the way forward. When you hire a company that specialises in home moves you know that you’re getting the full package. Not only do they have the equipment and packing materials to make sure that all of your stuff stays safe, they also have the experience. You just need to find Quality house removals in London, get them on your list for sorting out in advance; popular services in an area can get booked up quick.

Don’t Panic

Moving day can be stressful, but just remember that it will all work out in the end. Make sure you have a box of supplies that you’ll need for the day so it doesn’t get lost in the middle of the rest of your home move clutter – phone charger, drinks, snacks, pen and paper etc. Then, just let the day progress. Keep in touch with everyone that is helping with your move, because they can let you know what is happening and what is next. However, whatever happens doesn’t panic – there’s only so much you can do and with the best will in the world, you can’t do it all.

Once you’re in your new house unpack at your leisure, get exploring the local area and make the most of your new home.

Get A Clutter Free Home In Five Steps’

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Using interior design there are many ways that you can create a beautiful home. Before you start painting and adding decor items it’s a good idea to remove the clutter. To help you get a clutter-free home, simply follow these easy steps.

 

1 . A clutter-free system

To declutter your home first you need to create a clutter-free system. Sort through all of your belongings, putting the things you rarely use to one side. If there are items that you are never going to use, dispose of these things. Items that you only need once or twice a year can be boxed up and stored in your attic space. 

You might choose to recycle your items or sell them to make a few dollars. Try to dispose of your things in a green and sustainable way.

 

  1. Focus on need 

To create a clutter-free home you’ll need to focus on items that you actually need. Choose functional pieces of furniture, and keep your decor simple. The minimalist interior design look focuses on creating a beautiful space using a small amount of objects. It’s about designing an attractive space that feels clear, but not empty. To get more advice about creating a minimalist home, check out magazines such as Minimalissimo.

 

  1. Decluttering help tools

If you need a little help decluttering your home these decluttering tools can help you. Here you’ll find plenty of ideas to get a clutter-free and lovely home.

 

Toss-Declutter Fast & Easy

The Toss application uses a special decluttering system to help you get rid of your junk. Users are prompted to complete small decluttering tasks each day. There’s a focus on tracking your progress and experiencing the serenity of a clutter-free life.

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The clutter-free app uses decluttering challenges, to help you clean up your home. Use the app to get organized, creating a neat space that you can be proud of.

 

  1. Self-storage options

If you have a smaller home you may find that you don’t have space for all your belongings. Instead of living in a cluttered environment, consider using a Self-Storage unit. You can use these units to store items that you don’t use very often. With an affordable and practical solution, you’ll free up plenty of space in your home.

 

  1. Mindful habits

Once you’ve decluttered your home you’ll want to ensure that the clutter does not return! The easiest way to do this is to examine your purchasing habits. When you’re shopping, try to be as mindful as possible. Think very carefully about the objects you buy. Only purchase things that you feel will bring joy and extra value to your home.

Whether you’re moving home or simply cleaning up, there are many ways to deal with clutter. With tips like these, it’s incredibly easy to create a clutter-free home. Once you remove the clutter you’ll improve your enjoyment of your home. Creating a blank canvas means it is far easier to make the right decor choices.

 

My moving experience

Some of you will know, but a lot of you won’t know that I have very recently moved house and city. I am London born and raised so starting over somewhere completely new was a big step and it all sort of came about in a very spur of the moment kind of way.

My sister and I had a conversation about finding a house together and she suggested that we leave London I had briefly lived in the Midlands before so I was willing to give it a think and we started looking… Fast forward about 8 weeks and we now live in Birmingham yay!

What I want to talk a little about now though, is the process in between…

The whole process started out with us at home in London trying to figure out which part of Birmingham we wanted to live in, asking friends about good areas and trying to figure out what our budget was. The first choice we had to make once we decided on where and how much, was whether we were going to go through an agent or go direct to a private landlord. There was a ton of agents offering great homes and because we were travelling up from London to do the viewings it made more sense to use an agent so we could see more houses in each visit up there.

We made a total of 3 trips to Birmingham to look at houses, the first house we wanted was one we found in the first trip but unfortunately the landlord didn’t want any pets in the property and I have little chihuhua mix so that one was a no go. The second house we decided we wanted and are actually now living in is a house we found that was above our budget and a lot further out than we wanted but it turned out to be perfect.

From viewing the house to move in day was approx 3 weeks while we went through the referencing process etc the referencing agent used was HomeLet they made the process really easy and kept great correspondence with us so we always knew what was going on and how far along we were with the process. They provide insurance for tenants as well as for landlords and carry out all referencing for the agents. They really are an ‘all your needs under one roof’ type of company and it makes the moving process easier and takes a lot of stress out of finding insurance and constantly chasing agents for status updates on the referencing application.HomeLet_campaign_infographicNow I’m looking forward to the best part… decorating!

I love buying things for the home and making the house reflect your personality. Soon on the blog I will be doing more home and decor posts and I can’t wait!