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