After signing the testamentary contract, only one thing separates you from a decisive step into a new life - moving. Chaos from things and skyscrapers from boxes are associated with it in 100% of cases. We will not hide it: you have a lot of work to do. But we will tell you how to make the move structured and clear, draw your attention to important points and share tricks. T.H.E. Capital helps its clients not only with professional advice during selection objects for rent, purchase or investment, but also shares his wisdom so that your further interaction with the selected real estate brings you only positive emotions.
How to make a foreign district a native one?
Do not shed tears in the usual place. All districts of Kyiv are beautiful in their own way, so moving gives you a unique opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of a new place and discover the capital from an unexpected side. Remember why you wanted to buy an apartment or rent a private house in this area. You must have been attracted by:
- convenient transport junction - the road to work or favorite places will now be even more comfortable
- developed infrastructure - a kindergarten and a school for toddlers, a dog-walking area directly on the territory of the residential complex, a number of shops at hand make life much easier
- a breath of fresh air - green areas within walking distance from the apartment or your own plot where you can plant an orchard or a real vegetable garden
These points will help you calm down and make sure that you have made the right decision. Therefore, moving will not be a pain for you, but a new stage on the way to your cherished dream. It is worth admitting that the stated reasons are somewhat superficial, because they do not give an idea of what this happy life will be like from a clean slate. But you can deal with this too!
- 💡 How not to end up in a "vacuum"? 💡
To make it easier to get used to your new home, learn about it. Check the list of nearby establishments in advance. Restaurants, cafes, theaters, galleries - all the things that you loved the old place for, can be found in the new one. Even if the usual names are not found on the map near you, this is not a reason to be sad. Getting to know new places is always an adventure that can give birth to new family traditions and habits.
We draw up a plan of action and stock up on "bubble"
No need to convulsively grab pillows, phone chargers, and old overstuffed cups trying to cram it all into one box. Exhale and sit more comfortably. Before packing, you need to decide what exactly you are going to take with you. Many can say that there is nothing to think about here - "I take everything with me." But take a closer look at the cluttered balcony, the long-forgotten upper shelves of cabinets and endless drawers. You yourself did not notice that all this time, like a miser, Plyushkin was accumulating junk, pushing it to distant corners, hoping that one day his hour would come. Even if you are unfamiliar with storing unnecessary trifles, you should still carefully evaluate your "wealth" accumulated over the years. Some of them may not have a place in your new home due to a banal mismatch in style, color scheme, etc.
- 💡 What to do with unnecessary things? 💡
Let's start with the fact that there are no unnecessary things. If they stopped bringing you benefit or joy, it does not mean that there will not be people who will need them. You can give something to friends, resell it, or just leave it in the trash. Believe me, those who want to become the new owners of your goods will be found immediately.
When you are sure that all the essentials are left, start planning how you will transport it all. First of all, we are talking about large-sized equipment and furniture. It will be great if you still have the original boxes. Otherwise, you need to pack things in everyone's favorite anti-stress - bubble wrap. The cord should be left with the appliance to avoid entanglement.
- 💡 If something can be promoted - promote it! 💡
You will not push large furniture through any door, so make it compact if possible. A few movements with a screwdriver are enough to turn a solid oak table into a set of legs and a table top.
- 💡 How to save ironed shirts? 💡
Folding fabric or cardboard cabinets will be a real salvation for your things. Suits and shirts can be hung on hangers to avoid creases during transportation.
How to prepare a new house for moving from an old one?
A new apartment hides new, limitless possibilities. It will be much easier for you to start implementation if you prepare in advance:
- mop to hand and go ahead - before moving, you need to put the apartment in order. Agree, dusty surfaces do not inspire enthusiasm, but will only make you think that the former house was more comfortable. It is necessary to carry out basic cleaning a few days before the move, but even after it you cannot do without washing the floor
- after packing and unpacking all the things, you won't have much energy left, so don't refuse the help of professionals. Yes, allow yourself to hire a cleaning company for assembly, and for assembly of furniture - . relevant experts
- in order not to be cut off from the world, take care of communications. Find out in advance about the available providers and connect all the necessary services
- connected? Now switch off! Do not forget to refuse all services in your previous place of residence so that you do not smoke for something you will no longer use
- an important part of the planning stage can be called arrangement. If you buy an apartment or house with furniture, everything is already thought out for maximum comfort. But this does not negate the fact that you can have your own chairs, table, etc. In order not to clutter up the apartment, plan what and where you will put it on the first day. To do this, you should measure the dimensions of your furniture and estimate how they will look in the new apartment
Even when it seems that everything is already thought out to the smallest detail, do not be lazy to check the details. In a hurry, you can forget the most important thing or accidentally pack scissors in one of the boxes, forgetting that you simply will not have another way to open it and its companions.
- 💡 Instead of an alarming backpack, a bag of essentials 💡
Their contents will largely match: personal hygiene products, documents, money and keys, a change of underwear and pajamas, a cup, a plate and cutlery. Such a basic set of things should be in a separate box so that the first night spent in a new apartment is calm and comfortable, and does not turn into a quest to find a second sock.
Only one of the moving stages ends with the last box brought in by the loaders. It will take you from one day to several weeks to put everything in place. And that's absolutely normal. Give yourself time to get used to the new place, and him to get used to you. You need to adjust to each other. At first, you can make small changes and move things from place to place every day until you find the optimal state of things in which you can feel truly at home.
Checklist for a successful move
✅ Determine what things you really need
✅ Get rid of unnecessary things
✅ Measure the dimensions of large furniture and be ready to disassemble it
✅ Plan accommodation in a new apartment/house
✅ Buy boxes, tape, etc
✅ Refuse services in the old apartment and connect them to the new one
✅ Carry out cleaning in the future housing
✅ Collect a bag/box with essentials
✅ Pack all other things
✅ Make an agreement with the loaders
✅ Finally move! Take everything you need out of the boxes, give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the feeling of being in a new apartment and take your time with unpacking and arrangement - everything takes its time, and you will have enough time for this.
Welcome home!
