So, you’re looking to downsize? That’s great! Whether you’re moving for retirement, to save money or simply no longer require the space your current home provides, downsizing is a great way to make your money go further whilst providing you with a home that’s easier to maintain.
Though, in theory, downsizing sounds like it would be easier than moving to a home of a similar size, there is actually a lot more planning required than you’d first think - by downsizing your home, you’ll also need to downsize your belongings.
Read on below as we share our top tips when it comes to downsizing.
Understand Your New Space
Before planning your move, it’s particularly useful to familiarise yourself with the space of your new home. Ask the buyer or their agent for a copy of the property’s floor plan; this will allow you to see what the layout of the floors and rooms are like, alongside their dimensions.
By doing this, you can work out if and where pieces of your current furniture will fit in your new home, which will then make the process of getting rid of certain items a lot easier through the process of elimination.
This can also be useful in determining the function you will use each room for, further aiding in your decision process of what to keep and what to let go.
Organise Your Belongings
One of the tasks that most people tend to put off when it comes to
moving home is the organising of their belongings and the packing process. Don’t let yourself be one of those people!
Moving home is the perfect time to declutter your items and determine what can stay and what can go - especially when you’re downsizing. Perhaps make a list of essential items you need, then sort through everything else and put them into piles of what to keep, sell, donate and undetermined items.
Though it can be hard to stay disciplined when doing this, try your hardest to remain practical and be willing to compromise on as many items as you can - even if you're hesitant to part with them.
Consider Self Storage
If you’re struggling to decide between keeping and getting rid of certain items, or aren’t yet sure whether they’ll be suitable for your new home, then you’ll be glad to know that you have a buffer option in the meantime:
self storage.
If you have items that you aren’t able to dispose of before your moving date or are still indecisive about and have no one who will be able to hold onto them for you, then putting them into self storage is a convenient temporary solution. This way, you won’t have them taking up space in your new home and will have time to decide what you want to do with them.
This allows you to focus on your move and getting settled into your new property with peace of mind that these excess belongings will be safe, secure and ready to access whenever you are.
If you’re downsizing to a home in the picturesque countryside of Devon, then you can count on Rose Removals to help you with the move. We also operate a secure storage facility, so you can safely store those items that you’re not quite ready to part with just yet.
For more information on our services and to arrange a quote, then
contact us today.
