Spend time in the coveted area
A mistake not to be made if you are itching to leave your job and your region, to leave everything behind – housing, employment, professional networks… – on a whim. A life change must be prepared and anticipated, sometimes months or years in advance, to be successful.
First tip if you have a region in mind, it is imperative to go there for a weekend or during the holidays to see if you feel good there.
From one person to another, the criteria for successfully settling in a new region differ. If you are sensitive to the climate, the degree of sunshine, rainfall and pollution will be points not to be overlooked. If you have children, you will have to look at the offer of schools or the leisure activities offered by the city.
If travel time is a driving force behind your desire to leave your current job, check that in the chosen region you will not find the same problems.
Find out about real estate prices
Finding accommodation is an essential step in regional mobility. Whether you plan to rent or buy a property, in both cases you will need to find out about the real estate market in the chosen region. Some regions are victims of their popularity and see housing prices skyrocket.
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Look for a job before moving
Don’t quit on a whim. Make sure you land the job you need first. To do this, consult the job offers in the region.
Prepare for your move
A move needs to be prepared: choose your moving method (call on a professional or move alone) and do not prepare your boxes at the last minute. Do not hesitate to ask for several quotes whether you are hiring movers or renting a truck.
Hiring, transfer, studies, retirement or unemployment, each year, nearly 3 million moves bring together cars, vans and trucks of professional movers on French roads.
Because if you search μετακομισεις αθηνα in Greek is regularly ranked as one of the most stressful situations in life, here are some tips that should help you get through it.
Evaluate the volume to be moved, a good opportunity to sort!
The first step in any move: take stock of the volume of goods you are going to move by drawing up a list of furniture that can be dismantled and those that cannot, fragile and valuable items.
This step is also a good opportunity to sort things out to lighten your load and why not improve your budget by reselling goods that you no longer need or that would not fit into your new home, or even make a deposit with humanitarian or recycling associations.
Once this step is over, you will be able to more easily study the different solutions for moving.
Moving “house” with loved ones, utility rental or hiring a professional mover, advantages and disadvantages
The “house” move, calling on the goodwill of loved ones in addition to their vehicles, is not always the most economical; indeed, you will have to think about fuel costs and possibly tolls, accommodation if you are moving more than 300 kilometers away and it will be difficult to make the round trip during the day… in short, the expenses can quickly accumulate and this solution is to be reserved for a move of very small volume, for a student for example.
Renting a van is a solution chosen by 1 out of 3 families to move and it is indeed a solution that can be interesting for small to medium volumes because you have to take into account the fact that you will need arms to load the truck but also to unload it once arrived at your new sweet home with μεταφορες με μικρο φορτηγο in Greek Google..
Similarly, you will need to ensure that you have one or two drivers who can take turns with you depending on the distance to be covered.
Calling on a professional mover is a solution that is not as expensive as one might fear, provided you have properly assessed the volume of goods; the advantages of the professional mover – no arms to be solicited, insurance against breakage, proven moving techniques, etc. – must be taken into account because the price/peace of mind ratio is not neutral.
Our advice: have a moving quote drawn up for all the solutions in order to make your choice with full knowledge of the facts and start your new life with complete peace of mind.
Do not hesitate to check your rights in terms of premium and moving assistance with social organizations such as the CAF but also with your employer, these are little extras that can improve your budget!
Preparing for D-Day and the following days
Whatever the solution chosen for your move, at D – 2 months before your move, establish a checklist of all the necessary administrative tasks with the help of sites such as service-public.fr to facilitate your procedures and limit the time to devote to it.
In essential tasks:
- Validate your appointment for the inventory if you are a tenant by taking a margin on the departure of the truck to have time for a final cleaning
- If you have children, complete the registration process for a new school or crèche,
- Perform electricity & gas meter readings
- Take the steps to have continuity in your internet access and change your address with your mobile operator
- Send your mail to the Post Office
And because even with professional movers and a full support service, a move always remains to put all your daily life in boxes that you will then have to open to put everything back in place in your new home, a useful tip for the first 24 hours: prepare a box with the necessary for your first night but also your first awakening to start your new life in all serenity.
