After you have moved in
This page is part of our house moving checklist, a comprehensive guide that sets out what you need to be doing in advance of your house move and when you should be doing it. Once you are settled into your new property it is very important to make sure everyone in the family is comfortable in their new surroundings. You should also ensure that you remain contactable by friends and family so ensure phone lines are plugged in so loved ones can get in touch and offer their services to lend a hand!
Take a look at the full moving checklist today, or continue reading what you should be doing one month before your move.
Checklist
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Give the place a quick clean and make the beds so you know you’ll be able to fall into them later when you’re exhausted.
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Plug in telephones to ensure you're contactable, connect the answering machine and large appliances particularly fridges and freezers.
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Let older children organise their own rooms - there will inevitably be periods in the future when you rearrange things but let them arrange them for now so they feel at home.
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Settle younger children in a room with some toys and treats.
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If possible keep pets away until you’re settled in.
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If you’re having carpets fitted, make sure you get the boxes placed in one room so your carpet fitting company can do their job easily.
The week after you moved in:
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Don’t peak too early. The week after you’ve moved in can still be packed full and you must take it in your stride to avoid getting stressed.
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Try to get back to the favourite parts of your routine as quickly as possible.
Here are some of the things you may wish to do:
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Rearrange deliveries - talk to the milkman and have your milk delivered and arrange to get your daily newspaper again.
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Talk to neighbours - don’t be a stranger or you’ll quickly feel isolated. Invite neighbours round for coffee or attend a coffee morning.
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Go for walks - you don’t feel truly at home until you know the place you live like the back of your hand.
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Relax - everyone knows that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your new house won’t get sorted within a week. Take the time to relax from your stressful move or you’ll soon exhaust yourself.
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Take your dog for walks - this is a great way to reconnect with your companion and also explore the local area at your leisure.
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Sort your bedroom - not permanently, but give it a once over and put up some photos. You need a safe, comfortable haven to retire to at the end of the day.
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You should also Making friends in your new local area make friends in your new area as quickly as possible.