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Selling your property is a huge milestone but it is only half the battle. Moving home is considered to be one of the most stressful life events. So once you have exchanged contracts on your property it makes sense to do everything you can to make sure your home move goes as smoothly as possible.

Arranging the Removal of Your Belongings

Arrange a removal date as soon as your property is sold. That way you don’t run the risk of being unable to get a removal company, or rent a van on the date you choose. Compare the costs of doing your own removal against using a professional removal company.

If you are only moving a short distance and you plan to pack your personal belongings yourself, it may be more cost effective to rent a van and handle the move yourself. Do consider the practicalities carefully before you opt for the DIY approach. If you have small children, or pets, a DIY removal may be more trouble than it is worth.

In case of breakages do make sure that your belongings are adequately insured during the move. Accidents do happen and the last thing you want is to have to replace an expensive item when you’ve just moved into your new home.

Consider Organizing a Professional Clean

Most home owners do their best to leave the property clean and tidy before they vacate. Trouble is, once major appliances and furniture are removed, there could be a lot of dirt underneath and they may not have time to clean it up before they leave. So consider arranging for a professional cleaning service to make sure your new home is spotless before you arrive.

Keys – Do’s and Don’ts

Make sure you collect all the keys to your property from neighbours, family members etc, and hand them over as soon as you leave the property. You don’t want to travel to another state only to realise that you have forgotten to leave the keys for the new owners.

Also, consider having the locks changed on your new property. While most house sellers won’t deliberately keep any of the keys, they may have forgotten to collect keys from a baby sitter or relative. Put your mind at rest by making sure your new home is safe and secure.