Moving into a new home is supposed to be a happy and exciting journey to go on. However, many things cause bumps in the road that you just won’t be aware of unless someone has told you or you learn for yourself the hard way.
You shouldn’t have to be alone in the process or learn from the mistakes as you go. It can be very helpful to learn some of the most common mistakes people experience when they move into a new home, so you can avoid them right from the outset. You will find online mistakes when buying a house, but not when it comes to moving in. When you move in, unfortunately, you may face issues with security, cleanliness, pests, and more. To help you on your journey, here are some of the most important things they don’t tell you when moving into a new home, that you need to know.
1. There are going to be hidden issues you didn’t know about
When you buy a house, you only get on average one or two opportunities to view the property before you buy it. You may also have a survey completed as part of your finance application, but there are different levels to this. So for some people, the house hasn’t been inspected in depth. This often means that you don’t know about half the issues that are on the property. Make sure you complete a thorough assessment of the property as soon as you obtain the keys. Check for pests in case you need to hire an exterminator, and check for broken items, dampness, mold, and other issues.
2. There is going to be leftover rubbish and items
Homeowners never leave the house they are selling empty. Almost every new homeowner has some kind of rubbish or mess to clear up when they move in. This is helpful to know, to set the right expectations for your moving day. Some new homeowners expect the home to be clear and clean, ready to move in. But they turn up with the moving van, and can’t easily get their belongings in because rubbish needs clearing or the home needs cleaning. This knowledge will help you plan accordingly.
3. You can’t be certain how secure the property is
Just because you are handed the keys and you are the new owner of the property, does not mean the property is safe and secure. It is really important that you check all windows and doors are locked properly, and that all the keys work. You may also wish to change the locks at your earliest convenience and set up security cameras around the property.
4. Doing everything alone is going to be hard
You don’t have to move all by yourself. It is going to be a long hard day of cleaning, moving, and setting things up. You must seek support where you can. This might be in the form of moving vans and cleaners, or it could just be the mental and emotional support from friends and family.
Moving into a new home is a journey you are about to go on. Make sure you consider these top tips!
