Moving house is a project that is as exciting as it is stressful. Moving is a source of stress for two-thirds of French people . Boxes, movers, fragile items, procedures… the mental load is at its maximum! To help you approach this stage of life with complete peace of mind, here are seven practical tips for organizing your move efficiently.

Choose a moving date that gives you enough time to organize. Avoid school vacation periods and busy weekends when demand is high. Take into account public holidays and the availability of movers.

Good to know: The busiest period

The peak moving season is in the summer: nearly 40% of moves take place in the months of June, July or August. If you can, choose to move in the spring or fall.

Let your loved ones know the date so they can help you. A helping hand is always welcome!

Book the services of movers as early as possible

Book the services of the movers as soon as you know the date of the move: the earlier you book, the greater the availability and the more attractive the prices. Compare several quotes to get the best price with the best guarantees in case of damage. Check the online reviews to choose a reliable company. You can even call on a moving broker to help you.

Sorting before moving

Your goal is to take only the essentials, especially if you are moving thousands of kilometers away. Recycle broken or unusable items. Use bags and boxes to separate items to keep, donate, sell and throw away. This sorting will allow you to reduce the volume to transport and make settling into your new home easier.

This is THE chore of moving for many: packing boxes. Start doing them two months before the move. Use strong containers and bubble wrap to protect your belongings. To find boxes easily , you can get them from other people, stores or order them online. Organize your work by packing the items room by room.

Label all boxes  Use colored labels for each room to make sorting easier. Most importantly, clearly indicate if the box contains fragile items. Writing specific instructions can help movers handle your boxes with care. If it takes you a few extra minutes per box at the time, it will make unpacking in your new home a lot easier.

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Anticipate administrative procedures

Start the administrative procedures as soon as possible. Update your information with your bank and your energy and internet suppliers. Cancel or transfer your subscriptions. Are you tired of this in advance? In addition to selecting the best movers on the market, Nextories can also take care of this tedious task. Keep all important documents in an easy-to-access folder, as you may need them in the days before or after the move.

Prepare a bag of first aid

In the first few days in your new home, you will need a few essentials. To avoid having to open all your boxes in a panic, prepare a small “survival” bag and put in it toiletries, a change of clothes and medications. Add important documents and valuables. Keep this bag with you during the move.

The three key points to remember:

Plan ahead: Set a moving date and book movers as early as possible to ensure their availability.

Sort and organize: Sort through your belongings, start packing boxes two months in advance and label them clearly to make unpacking easier.

Anticipate administrative procedures: update your information with the relevant departments so as not to be caught off guard.