Happy Holidays to the 30,000 lovely customers we helped transform homes this year. Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year to you and your family from Ozwide Movers! The Ozwide Movers team consider it a true honor to ease the growing stress and contribute to your new start, and we look forward to assisting even more people on their home moving adventures in 2022.
We decided to share some of our go-to Christmas advice as an early Christmas present. The holiday season is already a busy one, so anyone going before Christmas needs all the help they can get.
Advice on relocating during the Christmas
The need of each transfer for planning, organization, and attention to detail. The run-up to Christmas calls for even more of these qualities. So, below are our top recommendations for looking forward to the holidays:
Think Ahead
The best thing you can do to reduce stress is to prepare well. You’ll be able to continue with the daily tasks that don’t stop just because you’re going home once everything is set up.
Break the relocation process down into manageable chunks, then work on them. Making everything more manageable and doing the most urgent tasks first will help because it is often overwhelming to have an overall view of things. This will give you a place to start and give you the momentum you need to get the job done.
Reserve your moving company.
Get this giant off your plate as soon as possible. It would be beneficial to know that your moving company has been booked for two reasons:
- When moving day finally arrives, you’ll know you have the help you need.
- You’ll have a fixed time limit to try, which will motivate you to pack!
While hiring a removalists in Brisbane is important, it is also important to compare options. Before making a decision, get some quotes and read some online reviews.
Make a list, or two.
While preparation is essential, it is a mistake to keep everything in your head. Write down your tasks. Make lists and cross off items as you complete them. If you feel it will help you stay on track, you can even create multiple lists, giving each of the more difficult activities mentioned above their own proper to-do list.
Organize your belongings.
Now that you have deadlines to meet and your to-do list is ready, it’s time to plan your packing. No matter how much you have to move, give yourself at least a fortnight to finish everything.
Plan your packing and clearly label each box with its contents. Wherever you can, try to keep items together, thus keeping kitchen items with kitchen items, bathroom items with bathroom items etc.
It’s also a smart idea to have at least one essential box and label it. You can immediately access the kettle if you just use a star or a cross to indicate what it is.
Buy Fast
It’s wise to shop early for Christmas when you have a million other things going on in your life, as people of a certain age may remember the old advertising campaign.
If possible, do your shopping before you move in, wrap everything, and have it delivered. You don’t have to transport everything when it comes time to leave your old home for your new start.
Keep track of your bills.
Christmas is an expensive time of year, and adding up the cost of going on top of what’s going on can make it easy to lose focus on bill paying, even if it’s just a minor oversight.
If you don’t pay for your expenses by direct debit, make sure you stay on top of them. The last thing you want is to lose power right before you move, and you also don’t want to be moving with a lot of debt.
Remember to bring your valuables
Unfortunately, winter presents excellent opportunities for opportunists as the nights are longer and the darkness provides criminals with the necessary cover to commit their heinous crimes. Christmas is certainly a busy time of year too, with many family homes brimming with expensive gifts to be delivered on 25 December.
This time of year, it’s important to maintain your home’s safety as you get closer to moving day, so keep an eye on things. If possible, keep valuables hidden and locked. If you want to be extra cautious and, as mentioned above, hand over those things earlier this year, think about taking high-ticket items to a family member’s home for protection.
Set Up Delivery
Even though it seems like stores are open round the clock these days, it’s always a smart choice to schedule online delivery for the day after you move into your new home. While you’ll certainly bring some items with you, it’s always good to have plenty delivered to stock the refrigerator and cabinets. It will also give you more time to unpack.
Forget Predictions.
Since the devastating Michael Fish Hurricane of 1987, weather forecasts have advanced significantly, but you still shouldn’t take them at face value. Visiting during the holiday season is a great time to be prepared for the worst of British weather, so plan for snow even if there isn’t any in the forecast.
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Prepare yourself with a good supply of salt and grit so you can maintain clear access to your property if the weather turns icy. At this time of year, it is also a good idea to pick up any fallen leaves as they can pose a hazard to anyone moving the box.
Changing your address
While this is true year-round, it’s important to remember it during the chaos of Christmas. Notify everyone who needs to know about your move, including friends, family and your local government.
Mind the kids
Moving with kids can be stressful, but you should keep in mind that they are stressed too. Be honest with your children and take the time to adequately explain what is happening. If you haven’t already read it, our post on moving with kids should help you out.
Plan for your animals.
Additionally, you need to take care of your pets when you are relocating. Prepare for moving day and keep an eye on them in the coming days.
Dogs and cats are perceptive animals, so as soon as things start moving around and moving boxes appear, they’ll know something is wrong. Lower their stress levels and, if possible, consider sending them to live with relatives or friends while they relocate.
Check the meter.
Make sure you read your meter before you leave, this is another recommendation that holds true no matter what time of year it is. Again, it’s a small detail that’s easy to forget as Christmas and Growing Up day approach, so be sure to include it on your list.
Conclusion
Reach out to our House Removalists Brisbane for even more helpful advice on moving through the holiday season. These moving checklists were created to make your move as easy and stress-free as possible and are all based on over 75 years of removals experience.
The beautiful thing about moving during the holiday season is that your family and friends will likely be available to help you with packing; Make the deal more attractive by turning packing day into a holiday party so you can meet with everyone before the holidays.
