Moving House

How to Make Your Home Move Less Stressful

Moving home can be a stressful experience, especially if you haven’t moved home for a

long time. It is understandable you may feel overwhelmed and confused about knowing

where to start.

Managing your everyday life and usual routines is going

to need some adjustments to fit around your move.

● You will need time for planning, organising and

decision-making.

● Consider when you can schedule time for packing

if you plan to do this yourself.

It’s no wonder they say moving home is overwhelming!

In this month’s blog, we talk about the benefits of pre-move decluttering and why this

can help make your move less stressful.

Why Decluttering Before a Move Matters

Whether you are moving home because you’ve decided it’s time to downsize or you are

a growing family moving into a larger home, it is almost certain there will be things in

your current home that you no longer need, want, or use.

So try not to fall into the trap of moving all your unwanted belongings and clutter with

you to your new home.

A Less Stressful, More Manageable Move

Planning time in your schedule to do some pre-move decluttering will benefit you in

the long run. It will help to reduce stress when the time comes to move home and

allow you to make conscious decisions now rather than rushed ones when time is

running out. This will make your move feel more manageable and less stressful.

When Should You Start Pre-Move Decluttering?

● Ideally, as soon as you have decided you are going to move home.

● It is never too soon, starting early before talking to Estate Agents will help with

the presentation of your home. When it’s ready to go on the market, a

decluttered home could help find the right buyer and achieve a quicker sale.

How to Make a Gentle Start with Pre-Move Decluttering

If you don’t want to end up moving home with your unwanted belongings and clutter,

it’s important to start pre-move decluttering well in advance of your move.

Begin Decluttering in the Easiest Areas

● Start decluttering in areas of your home that don’t require emotional

decision-making like your bathroom, kitchen and even the garage.

● Storage spaces like under-stairs cupboards are often guilty of hiding clutter and

long-forgotten items.

● Set up a charity donation box in each room. You will be surprised how easy this

decluttering method is and once you start filling the boxes, you’ll quickly begin

to build momentum.

Be realistic about the space and storage in your new home, especially important if you

are making a downsizing move.

How can a Professional Organiser can support your move?

Decluttering and organising your move can feel overwhelming and time-consuming,

particularly if you haven’t moved for many years. A Professional Organiser can

provide a flexible range of services from practical, hands-on support throughout the

moving process from pre-move decluttering, logistics planning through to unpacking and setting up your new home.

Key Benefits of Decluttering Before You Move

Moving home is often an opportunity to plan a fresh start so try and avoid making the

mistake of moving things with you that you don’t want, use, or need! Consider these key

benefits of pre-move decluttering and why it is worth your time.

Pre-move decluttering will save you time and money in the long run

● Reducing the volume to be moved will save

you money as removal and storage costs

are calculated on volume

● Less volume means less to unpack and this

will help you settle sooner in your new home

● Moving day will feel less stressful with fewer

boxes

Pre-move decluttering is an investment in both

your own well-being and that of your new home. Preparing for your move well in

advance will benefit you when the time comes to move in.

If the moving process feels overwhelming or you simply want extra help with your move,

hire a Professional Organiser who offers a Decluttering, Downsizing and

Organising Service, it could just be the answer to help make your move a stress-free

one.

Professional Organiser & Move Manager - Dawn Rowley

The Organised Assistant | www.theorganisedassistant.co.uk

Planning for a stress-free move later in life

We know moving house is stressful yet when this occurs later in life often after retirement, as a result of declining health, reduced mobility or following the loss of a loved one, the worries and concerns about moving can become overwhelming.

Later-life moves can be physically and emotionally challenging so planning ahead is essential especially if you haven’t moved home for many years.

Read on to see how the services of a Professional Organiser could support your moving journey.

Home and garden maintenance is often cited as one of the main reasons for people deciding to downsize or right-size later in life.

Whether you are relocating to be nearer to family, moving to retirement living or just want a smaller house that will be easier to manage, the move will need a lot of planning and with any house move, it will come with it’s own set of unique challenges.

Selling your home is a major step on the journey to moving so you will want to find the right Estate Agent and take into consideration more than one market appraisal before deciding which Agent is right for you. Do not just choose an Agent who provides the highest valuation, take into account the advice they offer including whether your home would benefit from some attention prior to going on the market, this might be decluttering the surfaces and removing personal items. When your move is progressing, decisions will need to start being made.

Our homes are full of furniture, belongings and memories accumulated over decades so deciding what to keep and what to let go of can be challenging for some people. There are so many decisions to make and it can be a tiring process especially if family or friends can’t commit the time to support you with everything that needs doing. Where does the unwanted furniture go, the shed is full and what about all the garden tools that you won’t need not forgetting the loft and spare rooms that haven’t been cleared for decades.

If this all sounds like it could be too overwhelming without support, I offer a professional hands on, compassionate and flexible service to help and guide you on your journey to a stress-free move later in life.

As a Professional Organiser specialising in downsizing and relocations moves, I have helped many clients and their families with planning a move often starting with pre-move decluttering of the entire home right through to unpacking and setting up in the new home. I can also support you with change of address notifications and sourcing removals, charity donations and any clearance needs.

Every client is different, every move is different.

Arrange a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your needs and how a bespoke service can make your later life move a stress-free one.

Call Dawn Rowley - 07854 669807

I am an Affiliate Member of SOLLA (Society of Later Life Advisers) , a Member of APDO (Association of Professional Organisers and Declutterers and am DBS checked and insured.

Client testimonials can be provided on request

www.theorganisedassistant.co.uk

Dawn was absolutely wonderful both before I moved and on move day helping me to unpack and get settled in, I couldn’t have done it without her. Mrs W - May 2024

Dawn has been such an inspiration helping me to declutter and prepare to move home. With Dawn's help I have gone from a dithering feeble wreck into a more confident person. Dawn has such a kind and sympathetic approach and would never make you do anything you were not happy with.  Mrs E - June 2024