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How to Prepare for Moving Day

Moving house can be daunting for many and the list of things to do can seem endless.  The key to a smooth transition is preparation and planning. It is always a good idea to allow several weeks of preparation and planning prior to the big day. The reason for this is that decluttering, organising, and packing prior to moving and then moving, cleaning two properties and unpacking is all very time-consuming.

Moving house is the perfect opportunity to declutter and get rid of any items which you no longer use. It is important to take some time to think about everything which you will need to move and the things which you need to get down before you move. The moving process can be quite overwhelming at first therefore it's best to allow plenty of time prior to the big day as this will help manage any feelings of stress and anxiety you may be experiencing.

Essential items to ensure you must ensure a stress-free move:

• Bin bags and boxes for organising rubbish and recycling while decluttering
• Good quality tape and a packing tape dispenser
• Boxes of various sizes
• Packing materials for fragile items
• Basic tools for dismantling furniture
• A permanent marker to label boxes
• A box cutter to open boxes when unpacking
• Cleaning supplies and a vacuum cleaner
• Gloves for moving dirty or dangerous items