Congratulations, what a bold step! You are finally moving out to live on your own. The start of this new journey must be exciting, but equally daunting.
There’s a lot to consider to make this big transition run smoothly. And so, we’ve put together a comprehensive moving out for the first time checklist just for you. This guide will answer all your concerns, from finances to preparing for the move.
Moving house is expensive. Moving for the first time is even more costly because you have additional expenses. Thus, you want to make sure you’ve thoroughly figured out your financial situation.
The first step to ensure you have enough money before your big move is to compare your income versus your monthly expenditure. In this comparison, you want to put all your expenses into consideration, including but not limited to groceries, travel expenses, gym membership, and personal effects, among others.
You also want to work out the amount of rent you can afford. Since you are moving to a new house, the rent will include a deposit plus the first month’s rent. Be sure to include utility bills and council tax. Suppose you are not sure of the exact figures. Overestimate the cost to be on the safe side.
Additionally, consider the moving expenses, the cost of furnishing your new home if it’s unfurnished, and any unforeseen expenses that may arise during the moving house process.
This preliminary analysis will tell you if you can afford to live on your own. Depending on your findings, you can decide to postpone the moving plans or move in with a housemate or a significant other.
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a housemate is living with a friend. While it seems that you have a lot in common, you must tread carefully. Living together goes beyond the time spent hanging out. You need to have a compatible lifestyle for it to work. Otherwise, you risk losing your friendship.
You might also decide to move in with your partner if your relationship has reached that stage. This decision can be a rude awakening if you are not prepared. Luckily, we have a guide for moving in with your partner.
You stand to spend less on rent and other monthly expenses in both cases, as all the costs are shared. You’ll also have a wide option when it comes to houses and the best locations.
There is a wide range of options when it comes to renting. So, you want to make sure you’ve settled for the best possible option in terms of the location and the flat itself.
First things first, what are the important things that you need nearby? If you commute to work and public transport is a priority, you want a place that’s close to the station. Suppose you have your own car, then parking space is a priority.
Don’t hastily settle for the first option. Take time to consider the many options available. Depending on your needs, pick a location that has all the amenities you deem necessary nearby.
Because of the excitement of moving out for the first time, you might be tempted to compromise. Do not. Remember, this is the place you are going to stay for quite some time. You don’t want to look for another house a month into your big move. That will cost you extra money.
If you find a place with everything you are looking for, randomly visit on different days and times of the week to have an overview of the surrounding environment.
Before the moving day, there are several things you must have ready for the move. A moving out checklist will come in handy. Here are some things you need.
Get your bedding ready, starting with bed, mattress, duvet, bed sheets, and pillows.
Kitchen basics like the utensils you’ll need almost immediately after your move are essential.
Shop for cleaning supplies. There are high chances that the house will need cleaning once you’ve unpacked everything.
A first aid kit is a must-have. After a long day of opening boxes, unpacking, and moving items, you might have a backache or a headache. Painkillers and a cream to rub on your back will come in handy.
A toolkit is equally important. Screwdriver, pliers, hammer, spanner, utility knife and a torch are crucial when you first move out. You’ll need them when opening boxes, fixing furniture or making minor repairs.
Before you move to your new house, there are a few things you need to do beforehand to make your life easier once you move.
Letting the relevant people, service providers and companies know of your new address is of utmost importance. You want to update your address with your employer, bank, council tax, and a dozen other bodies. To make this task easy, here is a comprehensive list of addresses to change when moving out for the first time.
Start packing early, a few weeks leading to your moving day. Since the budget for moving house can be pretty high, you can save a few coins by settling for free cardboard boxes. If you take your time, you’ll find clean boxes and use these instead of buying brand new ones.
Start packing the things you rarely use and leave out the essentials for the evening before the moving day. Pack the essential items in one box on the moving day and label the box “ESSENTIALS”. This box should have all the things you’ll need on the first day of your move. This way, you’ll save yourself hours of rummaging through stuff to find a single item you are not sure you packed in the first place.
Ensure you are well rested the night before the moving day. Take a nutrient-packed breakfast and relax as your hard work comes to fruition.
If friends and family members are helping you move, give them a walkthrough on what needs to be moved and organize who does what.
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