Moving House: Things To Look For

Moving house is an exciting time in your life. It offers you the chance to go somewhere fresh and make your stamp on a blank canvas. You might be moving to a new area or just around the corner from your old property but looking for something a bit different. No matter what it is, when you are moving house there are a few things to look for to ensure you have a smooth movement from one property to another. It’s also a good idea to hire a removal company such as Expedient Movers who can ensure the actual process of moving is easy and quick. In this piece, we offer some advice for things you need to look for when moving house.

Consider the area you are moving to

The first thing you need to think about when you are moving is the area. You need to consider if it ticks all the boxes for what you are personally looking for. Are you moving because you need more space? Do you want more greenery? Do you want to live somewhere with better shops and restaurants? Do you want somewhere family friendly? It’s a good idea to go and take a wander round the area before you commit to a property as while it might be the perfect house or apartment to live in, if the area isn’t right then it just isn’t worth it. 

Decide if you want a “doer-upper” or a house that is ready to live in

When it comes to the house itself, you need to think about if you want to live in it right away (and perhaps spend a little more), or if you want a “doer-upper.” If you want a house that you are going to do up it tends to be cheaper but can also not be as pleasant to live in while the work is being done. Some changes might just be cosmetic, while others could be more structural and therefore take a lot more work. 

Think about the outside space

As well as the interior, you need to pay attention to the outside space. If you have children or animals for example, you are going to want places for them to run around, particularly if you live somewhere warm. Have a look at the backyard space and think about what you can do with it. Do you want to grow vegetables or fruit? Do you want to make a pond or grow plants? Or do you just want somewhere to relax and where your kids can make memories. It’s also a good idea to think about the front garden space and the curb appeal of your home. 

Make plans for the future

When you are moving into your house, it can help to have a future plan in mind. You might not have children now for example, or it could be that you are expecting. When you are buying a house or apartment you might want somewhere that can accommodate a growing family so you don’t have to purchase a new property again in a short amount of time. This means you can avoid spending unnecessarily and wasting money on the costs of moving. While it can be daunting thinking of where you might be in five years time, it’s important to do when it comes to spending all that money on a property. 

Have a budget in mind

There is no getting around the fact that moving’s expensive. No matter how you try to avoid it, there are costs involved in what can feel like every direction. To avoid any unnecessary surprises and running out of money, it’s a good idea to have a budget in mind. Factor in everything from the costs of actually moving to redecorating, legal fees and surveys. It’s sensible to also have a reserve fund just in case things end up going over which does happen fairly often!

These are just a few things you need to think about when it comes to moving house. You want to have a place to move to that ticks all your boxes, but you need to be prepared that it might not look like this straight away. Being able to think about the bigger picture is important when you are viewing properties and you want to try and envision it with your things in it and your own touch! What are some things you think about when moving house? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!