Hi lovelies,

They say that moving house can be one of the most stressful things you can do, but what about not just moving house but uprooting your whole life and relocating? The whole idea is enough to put anyone off, but once you get your head around that, then the benefits are endless, and it could be the best move you ever make. Remember, no matter what reason you’re going for, whether it’s for a better job, to be near family, for better schools or to make more money, you can always come back. The first thing to do though is actually to get you there, so here are some top tips for relocating. 

Get Organised  
You want to start planning as far in advance as you possibly can. Once you have made the decision to relocate then start planning out how you are going to do it. Make a load of checklists keep on top of what you need to do. Bekins Moving Solution suggests having a timeline allows you to stay on track from start to finish.

Stay On Top Of Your Finances
Relocating can be an expensive business, and even if you are doing it with or for work, you might have to fork out for some initial expenses before you get the money back from your employer. There are going to be costs such as buying a new home or paying a deposit on a rental, hiring movers and getting new utilities. So it’s important to stay on top of your finances and budget for what you will need and when and then allocate accordingly. 

Research Your New Location  
There is a lot to do and a lot to think about before you go, from where to live, what the schools are like, and where you will go out to eat and drink. It will really help you for when you get there as well as easing your mind if you do your research beforehand. Use the internet to find out as much as you can, ask other people on forums about moving there, you’ll be guaranteed to find someone who has been in the same situation and will be able to offer you loads of help and advice and you might even make a new friend or two who will welcome you when you arrive. 

Make The Most Of Social Media
As well as internet searches and forums, also use social media. Have a look for Facebook groups on the specific area you’re moving too if you’re a parent, then there could be a parent’s group you could join, or if you’re moving to a particular street there might even be an online neighbourhood community to join. Search relevant hashtags on Twitter as well to see what you can find. 

Ask For Help  
If you’re moving for a job, then you may as well as your new employer for any assistance they can give as they will obviously want to make things as smooth as possible for you. It could be just advice on things, but you never know what other help they could give you once you start asking. 

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