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Are you planning on moving house this winter? With cold weather conditions and an incredibly fast-paced property market making things challenging, we have some top tips for an easier and stress-free move. Whether you are purchasing your own home or moving to a new rental property, letting agents in Gravesend are here to help.

Work with professionals

The most important initial step to take when considering a house move, is to ensure that you are working with a team of professionals. Your first challenge will be to find an estate agency or lettings agent who meets your requirements. This will help to ensure that you receive the best listings, and a clear level of concise communication is always maintained. Don’t rush the process, work with people who can commit to assisting you on the level you need.

Moving house also relies on good communication from other professional bodies such as accountants and solicitors. Take note of how the people you are hiring have worked in the past and ensure that this is in alignment with your current requirements.

Keep an eye on the weather

From September onwards the great British weather tends to get a little unreliable. Keep track of weather apps and online tools to ensure that you plan your move, or any major developments during a break in the bad weather. Rain, storms, snow, and ice can all play a part in slowing down your move or creating an atmosphere that is harder to work in. By choosing good weather you will not only improve the efficiency of everyone involved, but their mindset too.

Organisation and planning

By doing some simple advance planning, you can save yourself time and money during your winter house move. Keep a note of key tasks. For example, when are your final viewings due to take place and when are you able to collect the keys to your new home? Take note of appointments with any companies or contractors that need to be arranged before the move or on your first few days.

Enlist the help of friends and family

Now is the time to begin enlisting the help of your family and friends. If you don’t plan on hiring a removal company to take care of things for you, you’ll be grateful for some extra pairs of hands as things start to get busy. Giving people plenty of advance notice and providing them with refreshments and snacks during the day will certainly help sweeten the deal.

Don’t be in too much of a rush

It can be tempting to try and rush through each task as the big move day gets closer but try to slow down. Rushing can cause accidents and missed steps that could be avoided. Give yourself time throughout the process to remain relaxed and excited about your new property and the good times ahead.

Settling into your new property

Moving house in winter can be made easier by planning for the first few days in your new home. Labelling boxes and placing them into the correct rooms in your new property will ensure that you can unpack in record time. Unpack the essentials first, that of course includes the bed, bedding, toaster, and kettle!