How Technology Can Make Moving Easier

Moving home can be one of the most stressful activities for any individual- according to a study, moving is the third most stressful event in life, following death and divorce. However there are many ways that can help ease the stress of moving, including making the most of online resources and smartphone applications. So instead of working yourself up about all of the, what seems like hundreds of things, that are involved in the moving process, take a read and see just how much technology can make moving much easier…

Social Media

Use social media to let your friends and family know that you are moving home and kindly ask if any of them can help you with the move. For example, set up a Facebook group and invite some of your closest friends – write a friendly message and tell them how much you’d appreciate their help. If needs be, tempt them with some incentives – whether it’s some delicious snacks that will keep them going throughout the moving day or a nice bottle of wine to show your appreciation. Even post a photo of the incentives, and add a nice Instagram filter to tempt them and let them know you’re serious.

If you prefer to talk to your friends over phone rather than by Facebook, then Google Hangouts is a great way to ask your friends and family for help. This allows you to video call with a group of people where you can personally give them a detailed plan of what needs doing, when and where.

Although you may feel as though you’re being a burden to your closest family and friends you’ll be surprised at just how many of them would be willing to help you. The more hands you have to help, the quicker, less stressful and not forgetting cheaper the moving process will be.

Twitter is also a great source to use to find out more about the area that you are moving to. Use it as an information resource by, for example, following local businesses in the new area that you are moving to. This will help you to get a good idea of what’s around – whether its days out, restaurants or nightlife. You might also find it a great way to connect with and get to know other local people in your new location.

YouTube

YouTube has hundreds of videos about moving house, whether they are videos on tips of how to pack, how to de clutter, or mistakes not to make. You will find a lot of useful information that you can use to your advantage and will help moving to be as stress free as possible – and what’s even better is it’s free! So forget spending a fortune on expert advice, because it’s more than likely that you will find something just as useful, if not more useful on a YouTube video or elsewhere on the internet.

Forums and Moving company websites

You can find out pretty much anything on the internet these days, so take the time to do your research to find out ways of how you can relieve the stress of moving. For example, read various forums and articles from people that have already moved home. Take their advice and learn from their mistakes so that you don’t do the same.

Furthermore, take a look at the websites of various removal companies – even if you don’t want to choose their services, more often than not they will have some very useful content and advice on their website that you can use for free.

Find out about the area you’re thinking of relocating to

If you are feeling uneasy about the areas that you are thinking of relocating to, there are resources on the internet that you can use to discover information and statistics on aspects such as crime rates, transport and travel, schools and public services and entertainment and nightlife. For example, when you browse properties on Zoopla, they provide you with a detailed account of the area including property details, a map and what’s nearby, a street view map and local info.

Although you can visit the area yourself and get a good idea whether you can see yourself settling there, information on the internet can provide you with the bigger picture and help you to see whether the area will really cater for all your needs for the lifestyle that you want.

Smartphone Apps

There are loads of moving house apps that you can download for your smartphone for free or a very small price. For example, the MoveMe.com app which is free to download, has a moving checklist which helps you manage you’re the moving process. The app can get you instant quotes from different removal companies, mortgages and home insurance. Furthermore, it allows you to compare things like TV, Broadband and utilities costs to ensure that you get the best deal possible in your new home. And once you have moved, it has all the contact information that you need to get in touch with all of your current service providers and update them with your new address.

Furthermore, the House Move app available from Apple ITunes for just £0.69, is essentially just like a moving checklist and allows you to create customised lists for the different stages in the moving process. This is a great way to make sure that you keep on top of all the jobs that you need to do. And even if you don’t manage to complete all of the tasks you had planned to, the app has a feature that allows you to move the tasks to the next list.

 

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