A Smart Approach to Organising Your Belongings for a Temporary Move
Relocating to a different place for just a year or two is not an uncommon situation for many. Often it is part and parcel of career development.
Big companies tend to provide their employees with the opportunity to expand their skills in their main headquarters across the globe.
Such work dynamics offer professionals a competitive edge. However, it creates the problem of what to do with the home they already have and their belongings in it. Whether you are a single or family person to be temporarily relocated to a different country for work, you need to plan thoroughly for this because you will be coming back one day. It will be so much easier if life can quickly go back to the way it was before you left.
To help you with this, here are top tips from trusted removalist companies.
1. Start planning early and work with family members or close friends.
For a temporary move, it always helps to approach planning early. You will be less stressed about the magnitude of the task if you have an early start. Download a moving checklist and use it as a guide for when you need to start looking for a removalist company and even where to buy packing supplies.
On top of that, seek the help of the people who care about you. Most of the time, when you are too involved in the task, it’s difficult to see the whole picture and cover all of the important aspects. When you plan with a few loved ones, they can provide you with more helpful options or solutions.
For example, if you will be de-cluttering your home, family and friends may be ready to “house” a few of the items you will not be taking with you or no longer need, or to help you organize and run a yard sale before you leave.
2. Look for a storage solution.
This is a reliable solution for temporary moves. Putting your belongings in storage for safekeeping, especially if you will be renting out your house or vacating an apartment, means you can retrieve them upon your return. Your life can quickly and easily go back to the way it was.
Another great advantage of this solution is that you can preserve the quality of your precious items. Removalist companies offer removal and storage services. They will even pack and pick up your items to be placed in storage to ensure the safety of your belongings in transit. Plus, you can take advantage of their storage insurance policies.
3. Get rid of multiples.
Use your temporary move as an opportunity to edit your possessions. If you have accumulated a high volume of items over the years such as multiples of coffee makers, gardening supplies, toaster ovens, tools, and others, reduce the volume down.
If you will be bringing any of these with you on your move, settle only for the best working ones. Give away the others or maybe just keep one backup. This is a fantastic way to declutter your home and your mind – you do not worry about what you no longer have.
It’s worth noting too that getting rid of multiples may provide you with extra money for your move, which is always a good thing.
4. Hire professional cleaners.
This is particularly important if you will be renting out your space. When you are trying to stay on top of the many other demands of the move, it’s best to entrust the task of cleaning to somebody else. Getting one thing off your mind can do wonders for your stress level.
So, turn to professional cleaning services to put things in order for your move-out and the move-in of new occupants.
5. Update contact details.
Gather the contact information of the people who matter to you and provide them with your own new contact details as well. You want to make sure that you can easily get in touch with each other should certain concerns arise while you are away.
Also, do not forget to inform all your billers about the move. This way, appropriate changes can be made regarding payments and services.
6. Learn how to pack your things to bring.
There are packing guides that you can find online – use them. If you will be bringing a lot of your personal items with you, make sure that you pack them properly to prevent them from getting damaged during transit. Preventing the need to buy costly replacements is crucial if you want to effectively manage the expenses of the move.
By using this smart approach, you can stay organized and reduce the stress of preparing for the move by covering all the important bases.
This guest post was brought to you by Robert Wise
Robert Wise, Sales Administration Manager at Nuss Removals, has been a respected figure in the removals industry for over 20 years. His attention to detail and the ability to truly understand the needs of the customer have ensured the successful relocation of thousands of satisfied individuals and families. For moving and storage across Australia and around the world, Robert’s wealth of experience ensures his customers are in safe hands.
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