We all know that moving house can be a very stressful event, with some even saying it is more stressful than getting married or having a child. There will inevitably be some stresses and strains associated with moving house – but keep reading to discover some tips for how to make moving house a little less stressful.

Start packing early

With all the work that goes into preparing to move house – the paperwork, choosing a new home, contacting your utility providers – it can be easy to forget to actually pack. However, if you start packing early, you can also take the opportunity to declutter a little and move with far less stuff than you anticipated. Clearly labelling boxes helps, too, which you are far more likely to do if you aren’t in a rush.

Hire professional removalists

There are some areas where you can save money during a move, but how you move your possessions shouldn’t be the area where you pinch pennies. Professional removalists can quickly and easily load and unload your items and know-how to safely handle bulky things like fridges. Some will even hook up your washing machine at your new property! It is worth paying a little extra to save yourself the stress of moving everything yourself.

Be prepared to stay somewhere else

Sometimes, the worst happens and there is an unexpected gap between moving out of your old home and into your new one. This can be distressing if you haven’t planned ahead – so start thinking about where you might stay now. In some cases, it might be worth getting a short term rental, but in most cases staying with friends and family, or in a hotel, will work.

Ask for help

Do you have pets or children who might be getting underfoot on moving day? Don’t be afraid to ask for friends and family to step in and help while you undertake the difficult task of moving out of your old home. This also makes it safer for your movers, too, as they won’t have to worry about accidentally bumping into your little one or stepping on a dog’s tail.

Store your possessions

Whether you are going to be between homes for a little while or you want to move out your bulky items and give your old home a deep clean, self storage in Bristol is a great way to keep your possessions safe when you can’t store them at home. You can collect your things whenever you need them, but self-storage takes something off your plate and gives you breathing room.

The next time you move house, take a deep breath and remember that you can do it – it just takes a little planning.