Top Things To Do After Moving Into Your New House

Author: 
Ray Victor
Last Updated:
July 27, 2023

Congratulations! You have successfully moved into your new house. Whether you did the whole, “moving into your new house” yourself or hired a removals company to do it: it was a big task that you have accomplished. But, if you think you are done, with the moving process: the truth is you are far from it. So if you were about to pat yourself on the back, wait. There is still some stuff left to do.

The moving process is not only about packing and then transporting your stuff to the new place. It is an entire process after the move that needs your attention. Luckily we have compiled everything you need to do after the move in this guideline to help you with moving into your home.

Steps for after moving into your new house

Check the delivered boxes

Whether you had your checklist or the house inventory list that your removals company provided you, it is your job to check the boxes delivered against that list. If anything seems to be missing, check where it is and notify the removals company.

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When the movers leave: check for any damages or signs of mistreatment. In case you do find that your things have been mishandled, contact the moving company to get the issue resolved. All reliable and trustworthy removal services will be able to help you resolve the issue peacefully. In case a dispute arises: you can use your consumer’s rights and file an official complaint against them.

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Start fixing things up

Start unboxing, fixing, and putting up your utilities in the rooms they belong after moving into your new house. This step also involves taking care of your essential utilities like water, internet, phone, and other services. There are also many apps available online that can help you with the deed.

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Get organized

Make a checklist in the order of their priority and start tackling them one by one in the days or weeks following the move. This is almost the same as the one you made before moving, only this time it will deal with after moving into our new home. This step will help you speed up the entire process and help you settle in properly, and quickly.

Start inspecting your home.

After moving into your new house start inspecting your home for any damages and required work is essential. Most homes require maintenance such as fixing the plumbing, checking the insulation, or dealing with any moisture in the basement. If this is the case, call the relevant services before you start unpacking your clothes or furniture to fix the problem.

Check the security of your new home.

Once everything is fixed, sorted, and unpacked, you will need to secure your new home for yourself and your family. Secure your home, get the security system in place and make sure the locks work so that your home is fully secure against any unauthorized access. If you want to install security cameras, now is the time to do it.

Change your address

Now is the time to change your address and register your new one wherever it needs to be done. Your bank will need this information, as will the insurance companies, post office, family, and friends.

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