Four secrets of a happy house move

These tips will help you emerge from your house move with a smile on your faceYou’ve all heard people say that a house move can be one of the most stressful life events, and it’s no secret that many people suffer from acute depression following or during a house move. It’s nothing to be ashamed of; a significant proportion of homeowners go through it, and it’s hardly surprising, as leaving behind your old house can make you feel very saddened. In addition, the huge lifestyle change can really hit hard.

But bearing in mind five key points can really help you reduce the sadness associated with moving house and keep you active and sprightly, excited about living your life in your new property!

Leaving a property behind will make you sad
Some people panic when they feel sad and think they won’t be happy in their new life, but in many cases this is just the normal sadness associated with leaving something you love behind. People develop great affinity with their properties (particularly if they’ve lived there for a number of years) and inevitably find it difficult to pack everything up and leave. You will feel sad, and will need to grieve, so bear this in mind.

Your new property will initially be a ‘house’, not a ‘home’
It takes a while before you can walk into a property and call it a home. Don’t expect to travel from your old house – one you’ve lived in for years – straight into your new place and feel special towards it. You may really like it, but the affectionate feelings associated with a property can take a while to build up. Concentrate on the positive parts, on why you bought it, and think about how it’ll look when it’s all done up.

It can take years for a property to be ‘finished’
After two weeks in a new property many people report feeling exasperated that things still aren’t in place. However, our experience tells us it can take years for a property to be finally finished in terms of decoration, furniture and other ornaments. Try not to be disheartened – it’s a big decision to move house and a very long process, but every day you’re making progress and are one step closer to achieving your goal.

The moving process is tough
So many people move house that you’d think it would be easy, but it’s really not. There are a phenomenal number of tasks you need to juggle constantly, and the upheaval involved is considerable. You’ll feel a whole number of emotions and it’s important not to think you’re not coping: the fact you’re managing to get things done is to be commended. Wherever you are in the moving process, from packing to removals, remember that it is never a walk in the park.

Comments

[Dan, Conveyancing Programmer]

That's all sound advice. Last time I moved, I purchased my new home from my neighbour, who lived opposite me. Even though I was familiar with the road and the neighbours and to a cetain extent the property it still took months to feel at home.

[nashville moving company]

Thanks for the information, I really want to move out of where I am right now, so whatever advice I can get. I want to make sure that wherever I go its someplace that I feel happy about and that I can spend a lot of time there. I usually am out running around but like to be home some nights and just read a good book.