5 House Hunting Tips for Meticulous Mums

Buying a house is very exciting. It is a big accomplishment indeed. This is also the reason why people especially moms can be so meticulous about it.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being thorough. In fact, it is advisable to be comprehensive and particular. This will ensure that you will choose and buy the perfect house for you and your family.

House hunting tips

This post will share useful house hunting tips for meticulous moms out there. Are you ready to go house hunting? Here are some things to remember:

• Schedule viewings and more viewings – when buying a house, you talk to realtors and schedule viewings of houses. Well, make the most of it. Do not settle with viewing just two or three houses and then buy what you like from those three. How about other houses that might be more beautiful? Expand your scope. Talk to different realtors that offer different houses in different areas and just schedule viewings until you find ‘the one’.

• Go inside and don’t hesitate to inspect every corner – when viewing a house, you should go inside – meaning deep down inside. Do not hesitate to open cupboards, cabinets and even raise the rugs. You surely want to see what’s there in every corner of the house. This will make you feel more at ease. And of course, this will help you avoid any mistakes that you may regret.

• Take a picture – it is also advisable to take pictures of the house – each room if possible. This will allow you to continue looking even if you are not there anymore. It gives you more time to think and picture yourself in that house. Once you picture yourself in it then maybe it is the one.

• Take a third look – once you see a possible prospect, make sure to come back for not only second look but also third look. Yes, that’s right! It is good to see the house three times in different hours of day. Schedule a morning viewing, afternoon before dark and then in the evening to see the house in different lightings. Also, viewing the house in the daytime can easily make you miss some important aspects like the neighborhood. The area may be quiet and peaceful in the morning, but what about during nighttime? Maybe, the neighbors love to party and play loud music? You will only know about this if you also schedule a nighttime viewing.

• Sketch the floor plan – lastly, try to draw the floor plan. You do not have to be super good in sketching but just a rough drawing to help you visualize if the furniture and arrangement you wish to achieve is indeed possible.

Choose a house that that will complement your lifestyle. Do not rush things. Take your time in viewing different houses until you find the one for you. As mentioned above, it is crucial you are meticulous because this will result in you choosing a house you can call your dream home. In Melton, there’s a display village that you can check out. See if your dream house is in there.

What are your house hunting tips to finding the perfect home?

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6 Things to Consider Before Moving House

Moving houses takes a lot of planning, energy and brainpower. As the date looms closer, you may feel overwhelmed at certain tasks and feel completely unsure of where to start. To make the process a whole a lot easier, check out six things you should consider before you whip out the packing tape and cardboard boxes.

1. Should you keep it, store it or bin it?

Sometimes it’s impossible to know if you should keep that family dining table or invest in a new one for your next home. If you’re finding it difficult to find some direction in organising your belongings, work through Fort Knox’s handy chart below to see what should stay, what should be thrown or donated and what can be packed away in secure storage.

2. Stay connected

Don’t start packing the moving trucks before you’ve organised internet and your landline for your new place! If you require some help in getting your internet, home phone and Wi-Fi set up, talk to a technician in advance – they can sometimes be booked with jobs for weeks. Try to time the set-up before you start moving so you aren’t disconnected at all once you step foot in your new home.

3. Update your address

There’s nothing worse than loving life in your new home until you receive a call regarding overdue bills you completely forgot about… because you didn’t redirect your mail to your new address. To avoid unnecessary stresses, be sure to notify your post office, government offices and any companies you’re linked to about your move. In particular, notify your car registration and insurance company, banks and subscription services, and update your details on the electoral roll.

4. Insurance

Call your insurance provider before you move to ensure your current policy expires the day after you’ve moved out, and that your new policy starts before you move in. This means all of your belongings are covered the moment you step foot in your new home.

5. Get to know the new area

This could be something you and your family do once you’ve moved into your new home, but changing neighbourhoods is often easier when you are already familiar with the streets and main facilities. If you haven’t already, take a drive around the new area to discover local gems, like a fantastic Thai restaurant, great shops and local parks. Meeting your neighbours would be an extra bonus as well; transitions are often easier and more enjoyable if you have a few friendly faces around.

6. Prepare a moving box

Avoid last-minute trips to the hardware store while trying to set up your furniture in your new home by preparing a moving box. Fill it with Allen keys, screwdrivers, screws, scissors and anything else you may need to make your new house a home.

While moving houses takes a lot of work, it provides the opportunity for new memories, new friends and the chance to change up your home décor.

What are your must do’s before moving house?

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Everyone agrees that moving house is exactly zero fun. It can be an extremely stressful and hectic venture. An immense amount of co-ordination is required to simply move one’s belongings from one place to another. So how do you keep your stress level at a minimum while planning to move house? These three simple tips will show you how to keep calm and stay focused on the job.

Reduce Stress Moving House

1. Get organised

Planning ahead is the key to a successful, stress-free move. Depending on the time-frame you have, you should make sure you have booked removalists and transport, gardeners and a bond cleaner with a proven track record—like Absolute Domestics —well in advance. The earlier you book, the better: this will allow you to secure all the services you will need for the days you need them and to also budget the cost of your move more effectively. Knowing which services will be in attendance and at what time will be a substantial load off your already whirling mind, and will help the day run a great deal more smoothly.

2. Be prepared

Once you’ve got all of the professionals squared away, you can begin the gradual process of packing your belongings up. Get yourself lots of boxes and earmark somewhere in the house you can temporarily store them, like the garage. Anything small and not frequently required can be packed up first. Packing gradually over time reduces stress substantially because it means you can slowly pick and choose what needs to go away. Whittle your belongings down to only the items that get the most frequent use, like cutlery or the TV, and pack those away the night before your move. Have coolers on standby for anything in your fridge and freezer, and begin defrosting them the day before the move. All of this prep work gives you is the ability to maximise the efficiency of your removalists on the day. They can start loading everything without preamble and you can focus on any other issues the day may throw at you.

3. Don’t rush

Take your time in every facet of the move, from the planning stages to the big day itself. Rushing ahead means you’re more likely to miss an important step or consideration, which will in turn lead to headaches on your moving day. Be methodical. Use the time you’ve got up your sleeve to create contingency plans so that if anything changes—for example, the removalists can’t make it due to a truck breakdown—you’ve got a solution for that particular problem ready to go.

Moving house doesn’t have to be a stressful experience, even when your landlord has delivered a notice to vacate within a month or less. Take it slow, plan accordingly, make the necessary arrangements and you’ll find you’ve got plenty of time left over to house hunt and handle any new problems that may present themselves. Don’t worry, be proactive! And good luck.

What are your tips for stress-free moving?

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