3 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Moving!

Are you planning to move home soon? Have you already decided on a moving date? If so, then there are some incredibly important things that you shouldn’t forget to do before the moving day comes. Whether you’ve simply overlooked them or underestimated how much responsibility you have, we’ve put together a brief list of important things that you can’t forget about.

Have you arranged transportation for your pets?

It might sound easy just to take your dog or cat with you in the car, but if they’re not used to being in a moving vehicle then it can be really stressful for them. For instance, if you aren’t used to putting them in a little cage when you take them to the vet, then it can be quite a daunting experience and they might be extremely distressed when they’re in the vehicle. This isn’t the case for all pets. However, it’s usually best that you learn more about pet shipping services so that you always have options available. If you find that it’s not practical for you to take your pets with you, or if the distance is far too long for you to do it yourself, then it’s a good idea to consult a pet shipping service.

Notifying all people and businesses that you’ve moved

It’s normal for us to forget to tell a few people that we’ve moved. Perhaps we forget to tell a distant family member that we’ve not seen for a while, or maybe you forget to change the address of your Amazon to your new location. Since a lot of our services today automatically keep track of our address and use it for deliveries and other purposes, it’s important to write down a list of all of the services and people that you’ve notified. Go through this list regularly leading up to your moving date, and make sure that you’ve told everyone and changed your address with all businesses. Missing one or two usually isn’t a huge deal, but it can be quite troublesome if you accidentally send a package to your old address. One area that you might have neglected is to actually transfer any school, medical, and government records.

Of course, you’ll also need to notify your bank of what’s happening. Moving your money can be quite complicated, but some bank services allow you to send your money abroad easily. For example, if you wanted to send money to India, you should make sure that your bank can do so without complications. Moving it all physically can be a lot of trouble, and you wouldn’t want your money to be stuck in your current account before you move.

Do you have large fragile items that need a specialist mover?

People often have large fragile items that need a bit of extra care when it comes to moving them. Moving heavy furniture is often doable with a friend or a mover, but what if you have a large antique wardrobe that you want to preserve or even a grand piano that you want to keep in good shape? There’s a chance that it might not fit in a regular van, so it’s important to hire a larger vehicle or even potentially seek out a specialist mover that is equipped for such large and delicate items.

It goes without saying that moving can be stressful, hence why it’s important to plan ahead and always consider the things that you might have missed out.

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