Moving into a new home is the most exciting and challenging time of our lives, as we look forward to the brand new home, the neighbourhood, new acquaintances and a fresh, upgraded lifestyle. However, before you move and begin life at your new home, there are a few things that have to be taken care of, apart from the paperwork of your old home. Managing finances, hiring movers and packers, organizing stuff and deciding on the right day to move are some of the important things that have to be managed beforehand.
Here are a few things at the new home that will need your immediate attention:
- Renovate your home
It is absolutely essential to visit the new home along with the family and check if it needs any kind of renovation. If it does, make sure you finish it before moving into it. An empty home is easy to renovate and your interior decorator will be able to work with a lot of freedom. Any damaged walls, ceilings or floorings can be repaired while you still have a home to live in. The workers too, find it convenient when the home is empty and devoid of any furniture and fitting as they are able to finish the work in double quick time. Empty homes help you to visualize your new décor in a better way and this way your home will be ready for you and your family in its fresh, new avatar.
- Clean the home
This is the right time to clean your new home and dispose all that the earlier tenants/owners have left behind. Check lofts, fixed cupboards and basements for any leftovers and get rid of it before you move in. It is a good idea to get a professional cleaning agency to handle this part and getting pest control done to eliminate dust mites and insects will help too.
- Replace existing locks
Moving into a safe and secure home should be your first priority and for this you should make sure that all the internal and external locks are replaced. Remember, the earlier tenants, the realtor and any house help still have the keys to it and hence can access it. Install a new security system or change the locks to keep any trouble at bay.
- Review storage
When you shift into your new home, you will need a lot of space to unpack and store clothes, utensils, toys, bags and the works. If you review the existing storage space beforehand, you will be able to create new furniture to accommodate all your stuff and more. It is not necessary that the home will have space for all that you have accumulated over the years and that you will buy in the future, so it’s best to be prepared and avoid clutter in the new home.
All these steps should be taken before you move in as it will facilitate your moving quite well and give you a sense of control while doing so. Moving into a home is challenging and you are going to need all the convenience and help at hand. Pre-planning your moving into the new home is the best way to avoid last moment hassles and challenges, which could spoil the fun and excitement that moving into a new home is all about.