Moving house is often cited as one of the most exhausting things you can do in life, alongside completing a triathlon and accidentally cutting your toddler's sandwiches into triangles when they wanted squares. The great news for you, though, is that it doesn't have to be . With just a little bit of planning around key sticking points, you can bring stress levels down far below any sandwich fiasco.
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The 'Are We Really Doing This?' Phase
If you get partway through the process and have a crisis of confidence, know that this is completely normal. It's very common to get cold feet about a big decision - it doesn't mean it's the wrong one. Take a few deep breaths and refocus, remembering all of the reasons why you want to move house. Bigger garden maybe, more space, closer to work and schools. Back in the zone? Good, now let's move on.
Take Control of Timelines
The unpredictability of buying and selling a property in the UK can be tricky for the most knowledgeable of us, but for young kids who want to know exactly what's happening and when, it can be hard to manage. If you're wondering how to sell your house fast and take back control of the process, you might consider using a cash buying service. With these platforms, you can receive a free cash offer in minutes, and you get to choose a completion date that suits you, and have the money in your bank in as little as a week, a huge relief if you're selling a house with structural issues and want a simpler path forward.
Top Tips for the Best Mindset
Okay, so you're over the doubt and your moving date is set. Then what? Stay calm, you've got this, you just need to keep a few key points in mind.
Keep the kids in the loop
As much as you might want to spare them the boring details, kids really thrive on feeling involved, and being kept in the dark, especially around huge life events like moving house, can upset them. Instead, get them helping with sorting and packing, even if they are very young and really not much help at all. Show them pictures or take them to visit your new home so they know what to expect too.
Declutter Like You Mean It
You'll have been told this so many times, but when future you comes to unpack and you've not got boxes and boxes of junk to find a home for, they will thank you wholeheartedly. It's so much easier to rehome or recycle things at this end, rather than pack it all up and transport things you know deep down you'll never want or need again.
Pack a Separate Moving Day Kit
This one's a game changer. Pack a large backpack or sturdy plastic storage box - something that doesn't look like your regular moving boxes - with everything you need for the day and keep it with you at all times. Include things like phone charges, wallets, the kettle, coffee and milk, plus some essentials for the kids like a few toys, favourite teddies and pyjamas for later.
Finally, all that's left is to wish you good luck in your move!
