Removals being stress-free and pleasant is not something that is unattainable - it can be a reality if you take the right steps to ensure that your relocation goes smoothly.
The easiest way to keep on top of everything that needs to get done before your moving company shows up at your door is to be as organised as possible.
Before your shipping provider picks up the first box, you will have done a dozen things to make sure that they arrive on time, that they provide the kind of services you need and that your removals company is not charging you an arm and a leg to be there.
Now, clearly, organisation is not something that everyone is good at - if that were the case, then all of our lives would always run smoothly all of the time.
However, that just does not happen.
The reality is, most of us require help being organised and one of the best ways to get that help is to make a list of all the things you need to do for your removal.
For those who are unsure what they would put on such list, you can always find comprehensive removals lists online that you can then adapt to suit your circumstances.
Your removals list will help you to keep track of all the minutiae that makes relocating so anxiety-filled.
Along with a good list, the next thing that will help any removals go smoothly is the act of de-cluttering your home.
By getting rid of all those items that you will not be taking with you to your new home, you will free up place on your transport truck for the items that matter and you will save time by not having to pack needlessly.
It is best to start this de-cluttering process early enough so that if you want to sell any items you will have the time to do so.
By starting early you will also quickly see what you can give away and/or throw out.
Do not forget that if you are planning on having your mail forwarded for the first six-months to a year, then you will have to inform the post office of this early enough so that they have time to process your request.
Generally they require at least 6-8 weeks to ensure that request goes through at the proper time.
Contacting your utility companies to have your current accounts cancelled and hooked up at your new place should also be done at least 4 weeks ahead of time so that you can be sure that you have your utilities working by the time you move in.
Lastly, packing properly will help you unpack quickly at the other end.
By clearly marking your boxes and keeping a master list of everything on your person at all times, you will be able to find whatever you need, no matter where it is packed.
Removals are an exciting time.
They should be memorable for the right reasons and by being organised you will look back fondly on your relocation.