Dos and Don'ts of Relocating

November 17, 2014

Many people relocate every day for a variety of reasons. Some do so for a new job and others for a better life. Whatever your reasons are, there are a few things you should consider before you make the move.

Moving your family

If you have children you’ll need to think about how the move will impact them. From missing their friends to finding them a new school, there’ll be a lot of things you’ll need to talk about.

Your children will undoubtedly be excited about living in a new, exciting place, but it’ll be scary too. You’ll need to reassure them that everything will be ok. Maybe look at your new home and the area you’ll be living in online. Look at some pictures of the local area and what areas of interest are nearby.

If you can, show them picture of their new school and take to them about it too. Make it a big exciting journey!

Your belongings

Probably one of the biggest things you’ll need to sort out is where to store of all your belongings. You’ll want somewhere convenient and easily accessible to you for storing all your belongings, plus somewhere that can also store your garments. Warehouse Storage Solutions Service are one company who can offer a cost effective service.

Finances

Relocating can also be expensive. If you’re relocating as part of your current job or for a new job it’s worth asking your company if they will cover your moving costs. This can include removal vans to buying new furniture and the cost of commuting from your new home to your new place of work.

Bringing your pets

If you have any pets that you want to bring with you, you’ll also need to find a way of getting them to your new home. There are lots of companies around who can help with exporting and importing your pets safely.

Staying in touch with friends and family back home

Keeping in touch with your family. If you’re moving abroad then keeping in touch with your family will be important, but it needn’t be expensive! There are lots of services available who can offer affordable international calling plans.

Vist, visit, visit!

Try to visit your new home a good number of times before you make your final decision. I don’t just mean the actual building that you’ll be living in, but the area too. Spend a few weekends there and get to know the area as well as the people. Use an online website to find the closest place to stay at the best price available and make the most of your time. Imagine yourself living and working there during your trip.

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Emily

I started Twin Mummy and Daddy in 2012.  

Over time Twin Mummy and Daddy has gone from strength to strength. I write about our family life, my love for running and our passion for adventure and travel.  

We’ve also started living a more eco-friendly life. As such I also write about our zero waste journey in a bid to encourage others to think about the impact they have on the environment.

I’m a keen runner and in April 2019 I ran the London Marathon for an amazing charity called WellChild. It’s one of my biggest achievements to date. I raised over £2,000 for the charity and learnt so much along the way.

This year we’re passionate about spending time outdoors. We’ll be sharing our travel, days out and camping adventures right here on Twin Mummy and Daddy.

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