So, you’ve just moved into your dream home in your dream suburb in New Zealand… now what? It might be your first time moving house in a while let alone moving abroad, so you’ve long forgotten the protocol of what to do when playing the role of new neighbour; either way, you’ve got to tick off a couple of essential tasks after moving in. In this post, we guide you through the motions of what you should do after moving into a new suburb, city or even country.
Get your house professionally cleaned before moving in
Before you’ve moved into your new home, it’s a good idea to get it professionally cleaned. Homes are so much easier to give a deep, proper clean when there’s no furniture or belongings in them. We don’t expect you to take on this task on your own – after all, you’ll have your hands tied in the weeks leading up to the move. Instead, make sure your moving team of choice offers a cleaning service. NZ Van Lines will happily get your new abode sparkling clean.
Set up your home
Once moving day is over, it’s time to set up your home. You’ve just moved into a new area and it’s so important that you start feeling comfortable in your surroundings, right from the get go. Setting up your home will help you get settled in your new area, helping you get accustomed to your lifestyle change. If you’re strapped for time, let your movers do the bulk of the unpacking for you, allowing you to take care of the finishing touches. NZ Van Lines offer full-scale moving services, including unpacking.
Meet the neighbours
It’s a time-honoured tradition when moving to a new area: go introduce yourself to the neighbours! While you don’t have to be their best friend, it’s always polite to introduce yourself and establish good relations from the start. You share a lot of space with your neighbours, so you want to share it in the friendliest manner possible.
Immerse yourself in the community
If you’ve moved to a different city, then it’s good to immerse yourself in the community. Whether it’s making connections at work or uni or getting out and joining a sports team or musical venture, throwing yourself out there is the best way to establish friendships in a new area.
Moving to a new area may seem daunting at first, but with this helpful advice you will adapt to live down under in no time. NZ Van Lines are one of the country’s most trusted moving services, offering stress-free, affordable moves for all clients. No matter where you’re moving to in New Zealand NZ Van Lines help you get there safely and smoothly. Contact the team for a quote today.
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