Moving house
can be emotionally challenging for a number of reasons. You may have lived in
the house you’re leaving ever since you can remember, or may have created some
of the most significant memories of your lifetime under your current property’s
roof. Or, you may really love your neighbours, and are convinced you’ll never
find such wonderful friends again.
Although
moving home can be daunting for this exact reason, there are many brilliant
ways to bond with your new neighbours. Here we share our top tips for doing so:
Introduce yourself straight away
Remember
that your neighbours are also likely to feel nervous when they realise someone
new is moving in next door, especially in tight-knit communities. To make sure
you settle any concerns they may have and start off on the right foot straight
away, go and knock on their door as soon as you’ve unloaded the last box of
your belongings. They’re sure to appreciate the polite gesture and may even
offer to introduce you to other people in the local area.
Invite them over for a cup of tea
There’s
nothing like a cup of tea or coffee to bond two strangers. Once you’ve had the
opportunity to unpack your belongings and settle in, why don’t you invite your
neighbours over for a drink and a slice of cake? This is a great way to show
that you’re sociable, friendly and open to making friends, and they’ll likely
return the offer at some point!
Throw a housewarming party
Once you’ve
settled into your new abode, it’s customary to throw a housewarming party. Your
friends and family will want to see your new home, so this is the perfect
opportunity to invite everyone around for a celebration. This is also a great
chance to bond with your neighbours; inviting them over will make them feel
included and appreciated, and they’re also much less likely to mind a bit of
noise if they’re part of the fun.
Offer your assistance
If you
notice a neighbour struggling with shopping bags one day or wrestling with the
weeds in their front garden, consider offering your assistance. Simply offering
to drive them to the local supermarket or lending them a trowel is a great way
to show your new neighbours you’re willing to help out and will secure your
position as part of the local community quickly and easily. If you help your
neighbours out every now and then, they’ll also be much more likely to
reciprocate if you ever need a favour.
Be considerate
No matter how well you’ve
bonded with your neighbours, the friendship is sure to sour if you’re not a
considerate member of the local community. Playing music loudly throughout the
night, driving recklessly, leaving your front garden in a mess and hosting
parties regularly may not make you the most favourable neighbour, especially if
you live in a residential area with families and elderly individuals. Make sure
you’re respectful and polite at all times, as this is sure to be appreciated.
Although we
at Rose Removals can’t help you bond with your neighbours, we can certainly
make the process of moving home
much less stressful.
As
professional removalists based in Devon, we specialise in assisting customers
with domestic, international and commercial removals, in addition to offering
reliable self-storage solutions and sturdy packing materials. Whether you’re
moving across the road or across the globe, we want to hear from you.
For more information about our range of services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
with us at Rose Removals today.
