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AN EXTENSIVE
GUIDE TO MOVING
INTO A NEW PLACE
REAL ESTATE
So now comes the last of our four-part segment
on moving house. Indubitably the last is the most
important in the whole process and it involves
actually settling in to your new abode. If you have read
the previous blogs and taken heed of advice, then this
part should prove to be rather smooth sailing. Once you
have invested the time to prepare, then unpacking should
be a walk in the park. Nonetheless, you will still have a
number of tasks to tackle. Here are some things to consider
when moving in to help everything go smoothly.
GATHERING FURNITURE
Hopefully your sofa made
it over in one piece, but
some furniture – like your
bed – is probably best when
transported in disassembled
form. If you find that you
don't remember how to put
things back together again
and the manual isn't available
online, you can often have
instructions sent to you from
the manufacturer by just
making a quick call.
THROW AWAY AND RECYCLE
Once all’s said and done, you'll
have papers, boxes, and other
items left over. Discarding
boxes can be as easy a quick
post on a local website or
Facebook Page. Sure, you
cannot pass everything along,
however, and will need to
throw it away suitably. If you
are moving into an apartment,
it's best to check with your
building's management before
getting rid of rubbish and
recycling. The building may
have un-posted guidelines
you're unaware of.
CLEAN AND DUST FIRST
If your furniture was not dusty
or dirty when you loaded it
into the truck, it’s safe to say,
it probably is now. Before
bringing it into your home it's
a good idea to wipe it down
just a little bit. Of course, once
inside, you can dust more
thoroughly, but you need to
be sure to do it before you put
the furniture to use.
USE YOUR WARDROBES
Cluttering up your home when
unpacking is easy, since you
will have stuff everywhere. It
can become a little daunting
when you need to move it all
around. If you can manage, fill
your wardrobes first – even if
it's only provisionally. This will
help keep disorder out of the
way and leave you more space
to unload the important stuff.
If you are planning on moving house, then we suggest
you read through these blogs, so as to have guidance on
how to do things right. And remember, should you be
interested in buying or renting property in Malta or Gozo,
we advise you to contact 77 Great Estates today so one of
our helpful estate agents can guide you towards finding
the ideal place that fits all your preferences. ST
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