Top tips for moving house

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Moving to a new house can be a stressful time, but it doesn't have to make you feel like you’re drowning in chores. Between trying to keep your job going to packing boxes and bagging clothes, you need to make sure that your house move is as easy to manage as possible. You have to be out of one house and into the other in one piece, and that means getting organized.
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Some people hire a removals company to pack everything and move it to the new house, where others prefer to hire one of the Bigman galvanised trailers and load up themselves. By adding a trailer to your move, you can do things in your own time and give yourself the chance to make this move as easy as possible. Moving house is always going to be a big job, no matter how you do it, so here are the top tips that you need to make it as smooth a move as possible.

1. Plan as early as possible. Most people know that they have an end date to their lease, or they are selling a house and know that they have a moving out date. If you are planning to sell the house, start the planning process now. If you know you won’t be renewing your lease - or the landlord has notified you of the same - then you can get started with your plans. 
2. Make your move as organised as possible. With the lists you make, you can ensure that your house move is organised and easy to follow. You can also ensure that you compare costs and you assign jobs to others in your house so that everyone knows what they’re doing.
3. Buy in the bubble wrap. You need to protect your valuable items, and that means that you need to load up on the bubble wrap and tape so that you can do that. Don't use expensive packaging materials, bubble wrap doesn't need a brand. You can also use blankets and towels to wrap things up. When you build things up properly in your boxes, you’re going to protect everything much more easily.
4. Pack the boxes carefully. Buy plastic boxes to transport bleach and liquids, and buy cardboard that is reinforced boxes for everything else. This will ensure that your things aren't ruined, and you’ll be able to manage your move with ease. 
5. Buy furniture covers. For the move, you don't want to have to clean everything professionally once it’s in the new house. So, you should buy furniture covers and ensure that everything is protected from being snagged on other things. Furniture can be heavy, so get someone to help you to move it or invest in a trolley so that you can move it into the new house yourself. Don't forget to get friends involved to help you with the heavy lifting, either. 

​Moving house doesn't have to be a horrendous or stress inducing experience. Now you know how to avoid that feeling!