Moving is often considered one of life’s most stressful events: you need to pack up all your worldly possessions into boxes and then ship them across your city, state or even to another country. Emotions can run high, stress levels can become unbearable and a host of other issues can stem from a move. With a little forward planning you can make moving easier than ever, here are my top 3 tips for moving house without losing your sanity:

1. Use Professionals
If it’s in your budget, investing in moving professionals is one of the best ways to cut down on stress levels and ensure everything happens on time. Moving professionals will also do the physical lifting for you, which can be really important if you’re older, pregnant or simply don’t have the time to dedicate for manual labour. There are a wide range of moving services available, from some basic services that just involve the transportation of the goods, through to other more thorough services that include the packing and unpacking at each end of the move. If you’re moving for work, be sure to ask your company as to whether there are any packages dedicated to helping cover the cost of your move. For more information on some excellent movers, please take a look at https://www.mybekins.com/ for their range of complete moving packages.

2. Send Things to Yourself
Getting set up in a new home can be overwhelming, especially if you’re left to buy new furniture and all the bits and pieces that make a house a home. I think it can be a really great idea to send yourself things to make your move easier. You can buy your groceries online and have them arrive the day after you do, so that you’ll have a full fridge and cupboards from almost the first moment you arrive. Chances are you’re going to be too exhausted to hit up the supermarket, so this is a great middle ground that helps reduce stress and ensures you’re not living off a diet of takeaways for weeks on end. You can send yourself things other than groceries, such as wine, small home appliances, and here are some other ideas of things you can purchase ahead of time to make home feel like home.

3. Inspect the New Home Before You Move
Even if you’re renting the house, chances are you will be locked into a contract that will last generally at least six months, potentially through to an entire year. If you’re buying, the commitment is much much longer. For that reason I suggest it’s always better to do an inspection of the property before signing onto the lease or the purchase agreement. If this is not possible, for whatever reason, the next best option is to get a trusted family member or friend to do the inspection for you. You can even ask them to take videos or do a Skype call so you can properly view the property as if you were inspecting it yourself. This will allow you the opportunity to check that it is what you think it is, and to see if there are any potential issues for you with the house. Check out this link for the best remote inspection options available.