When you move, you start writing a new chapter in your life. It is certainly an exciting experience, but also a tiring one. Here are five tips so that the joy of change and not stress prevail:
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Do you want to do everything yourself or do you prefer to turn to professionals? After answering this question, you need to start requesting quotes or mobilizing your friends. A checklist will help you not miss any of the important tasks until day X. Don't forget that you often need to reserve a parking space for your moving van and that, depending on the situation, this may require a special permit. On the other hand, removals are the perfect opportunity to get rid of all the superfluous. Ask your municipality if you need to dispose of the waste yourself or if you can use the bulky waste collection service.
Pack everything, but the right way
The packaging operation requires a lot of attention: what are the objects you will need immediately and which ones can you open later? Write on the side of the boxes rather than the top; in this way the information will be legible even when the boxes are stacked. Carefully wrap the framed paintings using bubble wrap. Also, fix the glass with adhesive paper tape applied crosswise: in this way the picture will remain safe and sound even if the glass were to break.
After the move our sofa was all broken
And if something goes wrong ...
Was the piano really too heavy? Did your helper slip the box with the porcelain service out of his hand? Or do you discover a scary scratch on the parquet? Damage to your rented apartment is covered by private liability insurance. If your precious vase shatters or the sofa breaks, the situation is more complicated: the private individual who helps you in the move to do you a favor is not called to answer by law for the damage caused, or is only partially responsible. The same applies to the moving company, which may provide for a limitation of its liability. In this case, perhaps your household contents insurance can meet you, which compensates up to 2,000 Swiss francs through the "Damage following moving house" coverage. If household contents are particularly valuable, we recommend taking out specific transport insurance for the day of the move. Often you can do this directly through the moving company. If thieves steal a box or individual items from the pile stacked next to the moving van, the damage is insured using the supplementary module "Simple theft away from home" of your household contents insurance.
With all that stress, I almost forgot the wedding day
Take your time
Removals are stressful situations, not only because of all the things you have to do, but also because they are often linked to profound changes in your life, such as a change of job or changes in the family situation. Despite the pressure, still try to take some time to adjust to the new situation. Also provide an extra margin, so you won't lose your cool even in the event of the unexpected.
Don't forget the neighbors
You will have to live with your new neighbors for the next few years, and hopefully peacefully. Avoid annoying them from day one and put a note in the mailboxes of all residents indicating that you are planning to move. In this letter you can introduce yourself and announce that you will later invite the new neighbors to a convivial aperitif.
