There are many reasons for a move: a move from another country to Singapore, from serviced apartment to condo, from condo to landed house, from a couple’s apartment to a family home…

Whatever the move, you want to ensure that it is a smooth, stress-free, and pleasurable experience. Here are four top tips for ensuring that your move is as smooth as possible.

Top Moving Tip #1

Why not consider choosing a lucky date to move? Here are some dates which are believed to be auspicious according to Chinese traditions.

Top Moving Tip #2

What can you do before a move to make the process a little easier? I have often seen, through my own previous experiences and now those my clients, that important items can be difficult to find on moving day. These include: remote controls for TVs or other electrical items, wires of chargers for various types of equipment, keys, and important documents that are needed for handover or on the move day.

I now prepare a large box with a lid the week before I move and add any of these items as I find them. I make sure that no-one else takes this box, including the movers. I label it with my name and not to be unpacked.

I will also add some extra packing tape, scissors, batteries, reading glasses, and a small tool kit so that I can put my hand straight to what I need and know that when the actual day is chaotic I can find what I need quickly and easily.

Top Moving Tip #3

If you are downsizing, then it’s a perfect time for you to get rid of anything you don’t need. This list will help you consider what may be important or not important to keep.

Top Moving Tip #4

Get help! Clients who have previously used Sorted have done so mainly because they want the move to run as smoothly as possible, but also, some clients are just unable to move themselves due to working full-time, health reasons, pregnancy or child care.

If you are wondering how it all works, this is what happens in a Sorted move:

• It all starts with an initial consultation by phone, to assess your needs and budget.

• As a team of two, Sorted can make a real difference in a reasonable amount of time.

• Sorted comes up with a plan of action.

• If your kitchen is on the list, we will start here as it takes the longest to organise. We’ll not only unpack but also set up usable ongoing systems for you and your family.

• Areas of need following this is next (could be your bathroom, bedroom, playroom, linen closet).

• Health and safety are always considered, particularly if young children are about.

• Sorted will recommend where to buy things, which is invaluable for first-timers to Singapore.

By using Sorted you:

• Won’t have to use your spare room as a dumping ground and/or have unopened boxes sitting around for months!

• Will have systems in place to help you and other family members continue being organised in your new home.

• Will be moved in and ready to enjoy Singapore in no time!

_{This post was first published on Sorted Space Blog and has been reposted on Executive Lifestyle with the permission of the author.
Edited by Nedda Chaplin
Image credit: Workplace with laptop on table at home from Shutterstock, Sorted Space}

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