- If you don’t want to discard items in good condition, consider recycling, donating, or having a garage sale.
- 66% of Mexicans prefer to own a house or apartment when moving out.
Moving is a drastic change for anyone seeking to achieve the goal of living independently. While 66% of people prefer to own a house or apartment when moving out, and of that percentage, 15% also consider acquiring it to later rent and generate income, according to the Inmuebles24 platform, we know that obtaining that first space can be stressful. However, with proper organization, the stress can be less than expected.
Therefore, we share some tips so that after buying your apartment, you can pack your bags, and the experience in your move is as pleasant as possible:
- Budget: This is the first step. If you keep track of your expenses and income for the last few months, you will know how much money you have available to move to your new home. Otherwise, you could start the adventure compromising your personal finances in the short and medium term.
- Organize a packing system: Try to reserve time in your daily schedule so that you are not packing your things the night before your move. A tip is to schedule your activities, in addition to allocating boxes for each room and labeling them to indicate their destination. This will help you not leave loose ends.
- Only keep what’s necessary: For this activity, you can create an inventory list that helps you decide what you really need to take to your new home and what is better left behind. Quality is always better than quantity. If you don’t want to throw away some things because they are in good condition, there is the option of recycling, donating, or having a garage sale.
- Hire experts: If you stress about how to store and move your things, don’t have enough time to do it, or your family and friends can’t support you with the move, we recommend that you hire a reliable and professional moving company. Look for those with experience and offer complementary services, such as storing your furniture or using machinery to pick up furniture from heights. Choose the one that fits your budget and requirements to save you many unnecessary problems.
- Set the date: Choose a date that is not on holidays or during vacations because that is when there is little availability, and prices are higher. You should also plan meal and break times because the move can be a laborious process. And don’t forget to check if the vehicle that will help you with the move has easy access or a place to park.
Consider these tips, and we assure you that the stress of moving out will be less overwhelming. They will also help you have proper planning and anticipation for possible setbacks to make the move to your new home a more agile and straightforward process.
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Reference sources:
https://www.lahaus.mx/blog/lifestyle/5-tips-para-una-mudanza-exitosa
https://blog.vivanuncios.com.mx/bienes-raices/como-hacer-una-mudanza-sin-gastar-mucho-dinero/