Tips For Moving Home 2020

Tips For Moving House in 2020

2020 has been significantly different from previous years. This year, we have been forced to stay at home for an extended period due to a lockdown, many events have been cancelled, businesses were forced to close, and procedures such as social distancing have been put in place to keep us all safe. The reasoning for this is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a devastating effect on the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. 

Thankfully, the numbers and prominence of COVID-19 have dropped, so life is looking a lot more like normal than it had done earlier on in the year, but we are still advised to be cautious. 

Now in August, most businesses have opened providing they can operate their services safely and customer and staff can socially distance where possible. People can now also visit friends and family members, which was a huge complication for many people at the beginning of the year.

For many people, arrangements that they had have had to be pushed back due to the restrictions of the lockdown, such as events and other gatherings. One thing that many people have had to push back due to the pandemic and lockdown restrictions was moving house, which has disappointed many. At this stage, people are now allowed to move home, however, its important to remain cautious. In this blog, we have provided you with tips for moving house this year when the virus is still prominent.

Keep Up To Date With Advice

A second wave is something that we are all wary of and hope does not occur. If a second wave was to occur, it is likely that we may be placed on another lockdown. When new cases are flatlining and there isn’t a sudden increase, it’s hard to predict if it is a second wave, however, it’s still beneficial to keep up to date with the cases and government advice. Local lockdowns have also been in place, for example in Leicester and Preston, so it’s important to keep updated with local advice. This is as local lockdowns could also prevent you from moving house. When looking to move into a new home, or trying to arrange a moving in date, it is important to keep up with government advice to ensure that it is safe to do so. The safest option is to arrange to move in when the cases are very low in your area.

Clean Up Before Moving In

Tips For Moving House in 2020

Hygiene has proven to be a major issue and something we all need to deeply consider in 2020, therefore, it should definitely be considered when moving into a new home. If someone has lived at the property before you or workers have been in the property before, ensure to request with the estate agent or landlord that the house is cleaned prior to moving in. Not only will this ensure that the house looks good and feels fresh when moving it, but it will also be hygienic for when you and your family or housemates move in. An uncleaned home could potentially lead to illness, including the COVID-19 virus, therefore, it is of paramount importance that the house is cleaned when moving in. 

Ensure to Box Everything

Boxing everything with reason is so important when moving into a new home. This will help to keep you organised and be wary of where everything needs to be placed in your home. One of the most frustrating things of moving to a new home is struggling to know where you have placed specific items, and by marking boxes, this can make it easy for you to locate items in your home.

When moving into a new home, it’s also likely that you would have hired a mover to move all of your personal belongings. These movers will also directly contact your belongings. Amind the COVID-19, it’s important that minimal contact is made to items. Boxes can prevent your personal belongings being touched by multiple hands, which can easily cause the spread of diseases and virus. Although the main benefit of boxes is keeping organised, it can also keep your belongs clean and in good condition for when they are stored in your home. 

Building Surveyors Bristol

Southwest Housesurveys offers an extensive range of property surveying services in the Bristol and South Wales area, including House Surveys, Building Surveys, Homebuyer Surveys, Measured Surveys and more. Before choosing a new home, one of the first steps to take is to arrange for your property to be surveyed. This way, you can be confident about the condition of the property you are living in and the price that you are paying. By choosing House Surveys, you rest assured knowing that your home will be inspected by professionals who will deliver an exceptional and accurate service. For Building Surveyors in Bristol, choose House Surveys.

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