MOVING MISTAKES EVERY SINGAPOREAN MAKES WHEN RELOCATING

Think moving is easy? Think again! Relocating to a new place can be a stressful and strenuous process. It takes plenty of time and effort to pack your entire life from one house to another, and just the mere art of shoving everything into boxes can take up to several weeks or months.

But if you’re not careful, you could end up spending way more time and money than necessary. So pay attention to these common mistakes that Singaporeans typically make, and vow never to repeat them. 

1. You Didn’t Really Declutter

Maybe you collected a wide variety of souvenirs and decorative items that you thought would look great at home…  but when was the last time they added real value to your house? You probably even forgot you had them! 

We know it’s hard to toss everything out, but you need to start decluttering. 

Think of the move as a rejuvenation process for your soul. New house equals brand new chapter. And if you’re going to start over, don’t clutter your new home with too many knick-knacks that only collect dust. You can’t make room for more things if you’ve filled up every inch of space with the same old stuff. So do yourself a favour and start the purging process now. Dedicate an entire weekend to tossing things out. Once you start, it gets a lot easier. For more tips on decluttering, read this.

2. You Trust People A Little Too Easily

Don’t make the mistake of hiring the cheapest movers on the block because you never know if they’re professional about their job. Always make sure you have an inventory list and check thoroughly when boxes leave your old house to go to your new one. We’d recommend hiring a trusted moving company because you can sit back and trust that your items are in the right hands. Nothing gets broken or stolen midway.

3. You Try To Skimp on Moving Supplies

Shopping for new furniture can be costly, so we understand the desire to tighten the budget on moving supplies. But getting old boxes is a bad idea. Why? Because those boxes can be weak, dirty and possibly contain last week’s meat delivery in them. You don’t want your precious furniture stashed in there, right? So purchase new boxes and loads of packing tape and bubble wrap to secure your items. Once you’re done with the move, you can recycle the boxes.

4. You Failed To Pack A Family Survival Kit

It usually takes a week or more to get the entire house looking clean, tidy and organised. So make sure you pack a family survival kit to ensure that the transition into the new house is easy for everyone. Bring essential things like flashlights, phone chargers, a toolbox, medication and things of that sort for the comfort of your whole family.

5. You Assume You Can Do Everything Yourself

If moving was that simple, there wouldn’t be a need for professional movers. But these professionals are there for a reason. You see, there are too many things to consider when you’re initiating the entire moving process alone. Stress skyrockets, tempers flare, things get lost or broken, and the transition into the new house is met with sourness.

Originally published as Moving Mistakes Every Singaporean Makes When Relocating by Tashya Viknesh Author at kaodim