subject: Moving And Relocation Tips [print this page] Shifting houses can be a daunting task especially, if you are moving into a new city as well. You are looking at lots of paperwork, the physical shifting of luggage and settling down and also the emotional upheaval that is normal during these times. If you have very young children or ageing parents to look after as well, this can be one of the most trying times of your life as you have to ensure their comfort during the whole process and need to settle into the new place at the earliest.
Here are some moving and relocation tips to ease the process for you:
Start by making a complete checklist of errands to do in their logical order. If you plan going through a packing and moving company, they might supply you with a schedule of what you need to do 8 weeks in advance, 4 weeks in advance and then 2 weeks in advance. This can be used as a guide for the days ahead. If you are looking at moving overseas, it might be a good idea to hire a relocation company.
Ensure all your bills are paid up on time. You dont want to be scrambling at the last minute paying late fees!
Its a great idea to get pre-printed address labels of your new address and carry some with you at all times. Itll make filling up forms and notifying people about your relocation so much easier.
Change addresses on your bank accounts, credit cards, magazine subscriptions at least 2 weeks in advance to your relocation so that everything is processed and ready by the time you are moving out.
When youre doing the actual packing, label the cartons with different heads (e.g. Kitchen, master bedroom, children room) so that on reaching the new house they can be sent directly to the room they need to be unpacked and arranged in. That way you do not have to keep running around giving directions.
Pack any stuff that you might need first, like groceries, linen, first aid kit, some toys to keep kids happily occupied etc. in a separate box and mark it Open first. Keep this box in the moving truck right at the end, so that you can unload it first.
Collect your medical and dental records, your childrens original school records, and any other important originals much in advance of your relocation, so that you have enough buffer time at hand and dont have to delay any plans because of the process.
If you plan to carry your car with you while moving to another state, check if your auto insurance company can transfer you to that state, or if you need to buy new insurance there. Every state has different insurance rules, for example OH car insurance state regulations might be different from those in PA. Make sure you know these well in advance as you dont want to be caught driving without insurance as soon as you enter the new place.
Ask a friend or neighbor to keep a close watch on your mailbox till a few weeks after youve moved out of your old home and to forward any mails that might come in occasionally.
Check in advance if your relocation company also ships pets and plants or you might have to make special arrangements for them to be moved.
Remember to cancel your local newspaper, rental library, cable and other subscriptions at least a few days before your relocation, so that you do not forget at the last minute. Collect stuff from your dry cleaners, empty out your gym lockers, if youve given any stuff for repair, pick it up well in advance so that these can be packed and sent with the rest of the cargo.
Make photocopies of all your important documents and pack them in two different bags while keeping originals with you at all times.
Make sure you get renters/ home insurance as soon as you settle into your new place because you are most prone to theft when you are still new to a place and in the process of settling down.
Last but not the least; carry your original documents, passports, house deeds and valuables like jewelry etc. with you while shifting. You dont want to misplace any of these while relocating.
Moving can be very stressful especially if you are shifting to a new place that youve never been to before. To make the relocation easier on yourself and your family members, plan in advance and keep a checklist of errands ready so that you can quickly settle down into your new life with minimal discomfort. Hope these moving and relocation tips help!
