8 Things to Do Before You Move In

10 October 2023

How exciting! The home has been purchased; inspection is done, and the closing date is set. Now what? It can be overwhelming to think about the packing and moving, especially when there are some things to consider at the new home. Here is a list of 8 items to take care of before moving to make it a little easier.

  1. Turn on your utilities

    To make any repairs, clean, or really do anything in the new home before you move in, utilities need to be turned on. While you may not need Foxtel or internet, you’ll want to at least make sure you have water, electricity, and or gas working.

  2. Take care of any necessary repairs from the inspection

    Your inspector may have found some items worth taking care of right away during the home inspection and depending on what the agreement is, you may need to fix them after settling on the house. Prior to moving in, try and fix as many of the big-ticket items as possible. This will be one less thing to deal with after you move in. This is especially true if the repairs have anything to do with plumbing, electrical, or roofing.

  3. Deep clean the entire house

    The sellers may have hired cleaners or attempted to clean the home themselves, but it is always best to deep clean the house. Some people may opt to do this themselves, but there’s nothing wrong with hiring a professional cleaning service. This will ultimately save a lot of time. Some areas of the home to pay close attention to are cupboards and wardrobes, flooring, appliances, and bathrooms. Make sure that the floors inside of wardrobes are thoroughly cleaned and that any shelving in closets, pantries, or cabinets is wiped down. When it comes to flooring, you’ll want to hire a professional carpet cleaning service and evaluate hardwood, laminate, or tile flooring to see if it needs any extra TLC. In addition to that, consider changing the toilet seats.

  4. Add any additional storage, shelving, or built-in features you want

    If you purchased the home knowing that you were going to want additional shelving, cabinets, or storage, it’s best to get all these items added and built out before you move in. This means that when you do move, you’ll be able to put away all your things instead of leaving boxes to get unpacked after your new shelves are complete. It’s much easier to have this type of construction handled before you move in and must worry about convenient scheduling and potentially moving your personal belongings. This point is also true for new home buyers. If you purchased a new home build but knew that there were custom design options the builder would not include, the best time to add them is before you move into your new home. This is also true of any flooring changes.

  5. Complete all interior paint if necessary

    If you are planning on changing or even just touching up the existing paint in your new home, it’s best to get this done prior to moving in all your furniture and possessions. It will make the process significantly easier for both you and the painters if they do not need to worry abou