Are you selling up and moving out? It’s always easier the second time around, with fewer items to buy and less things to do. But there are still some purchases that are handy to make before your moving date. Let’s take a look at the top things to consider buying for your new home when selling your current property.
Cleaning Supplies
Moving in and out is a dusty process. Even if your sellers clean the house before handing over the keys, there’s still likely to be a whole lot of dust that settles from you moving in.
Giving the place a deep clean removes the old and makes way for the new, so make sure you have all your cleaning supplies ready to go.
Extra Light Bulbs
There’s nothing worse than moving into a property with lights that don’t work… On moving day, it’s a good idea to buy a small supply of extra light bulbs, just in case you need to change over any dead bulbs on moving day.
When visiting the property, make a note of any unlit bulbs and the model, so you can buy specific replacements.
Spare Batteries
Since you’re bringing your own devices with you, it’s unlikely that you’ll need to replace any batteries when you move in. But it’s not impossible.
If the property has garage door remotes, automated blinds, or fixed furnishings that run on batteries, it’s a good idea to have spare batteries ready on moving day.
Wall Filler
Almost every property has shelves or photo frames on the walls. While these look nice, they can be a pain when first moving in. When the previous owners move out, they’ll remove the decorations, leaving screw holes all over your new home.
Investing in wall filler to touch up the imperfections can help make your new house a home quicker.
Door Locks
When buying a new property, the previous owners have to hand over all their keys. But it’s easy for sellers to forget which family member, neighbour, or distant friend still has access to your new home via a spare set of keys.
Changing the door locks gives you complete control over who has access to your new home. It also removes the risk of anyone else potentially still having keys, giving you the peace of mind you need.
Sofa
If you’re changing your sofa or leaving your old one behind, it’s a good idea to get the ball rolling on ordering a new sofa early.
The average sofa takes between 4 to 12 weeks to be delivered, which can leave you living on temporary furniture and garden chairs for far too long. Consider getting ahead of the game and start looking for a replacement as early as you can.
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