6 Things You’ll Almost Certainly Forget When Moving House

If you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy a new house then congratulations: it’s a big financial decision. Moving home should be a straightforward process, just like any other transaction. But thanks to the unique properties of the housing market, that’s rarely the case. Often what you imagine will be a smooth and uneventful experience turns into a disaster.

Most of the time, these disasters come about because you’ve forgotten something basic – something that you really should have remembered to do either before or during the move. Let’s take a look at the things that you’ll almost certainly forget when moving house.

Forgetting To Read The Meter

Unless you want endless disputes with your gas company, it’s a good idea to read the meter before moving out of your property. By reading the meter, you can be sure about how much money you owe and from what point the new owner began using the mains supply. Take a meter reading on the day of the move and report this to your utility provider so that you don’t overpay.

Forgetting To Pack Supplies

While it might seem like a good idea to put everything you own into labelled boxes, there will be things that you need immediately when you get to your new accommodation, like your toothbrush and toilet paper. Instead of packing all of these things away and loading them onto a truck, pack a day bag of all the things you need to keep you going for the next twenty-four hours. Don’t forget to pack essential items, like medication.

Forgetting The Piano

Many people need to remove big, bulky items, like pianos, that require specialist equipment. Moving pianos and other large, expensive items without professional help is not advised. Make sure that you choose an affordable removal service with expertise in this area and equipment to do the job correctly.

Forgetting To Pack Your PJs

It usually takes 24 to 48 hours to unpack when you arrive at your new destination, depending on how much stuff you need to unload. The last thing you want is to have to spend hours rifling through boxes trying to find your PJs. Best to put them somewhere you can grab them immediately, like in your travel bag.

Forgetting To Defrost The Freezer

Defrosting the freezer a couple of days before you travel is a good idea. You don’t want it sitting in a hot truck, leaking over all of your other possessions and getting them damp.

Defrosting a freezer is easy. Many modern varieties have automatic defrost mechanisms where the water collects in a tank. Switch your freezer off and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Forgetting To Pack Toys For The Kids

If you’ve got kids, you know that they can be a nightmare on long journeys. Rather than have them fight and argue the whole way, keep them entertained with toys, games, and music.

So there you have it: is there anything you would have forgotten on this list?