{"id":1191,"date":"2024-01-06T15:36:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T15:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.relock.app\/9-moving-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:11:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:11:13","slug":"9-moving-mistakes-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.relock.app\/en\/9-moving-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"9 moving mistakes you should avoid!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving is a big challenge and can take a lot of time and nerves. Even if a move rarely goes without any incident, you still want to make it as smooth and relaxed as possible. To help you succeed, we have listed 9 common moving mistakes that you should avoid when moving!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Not planning the move (in time)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Forget to declutter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Move without professional help<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Not comparing offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Not labeling moving boxes (correctly)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Not terminating contracts on time<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Forget about the final cleaning<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Not securing the washing machine<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Not reserving a parking space<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Not planning the move (in time)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If there’s one thing that works against you when moving<\/strong>, it’s time<\/strong>. A move<\/strong> is a big undertaking, the moving checklist<\/strong> is correspondingly long and the clock is ticking even faster than in other stressful everyday life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is therefore important to start planning<\/strong> and preparing<\/strong> for your moving day<\/strong> as early as possible. Ideally, you should have about 2-3 months<\/strong> to organize<\/strong> your move. This gives you enough time to clear out<\/strong>, complete all the formalities<\/strong>, pack the boxes<\/strong> and give your old apartment a final clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As soon as you have found a new apartment and signed the new rental agreement<\/strong>, you can get started! The best place to start is with a \n \n checklist<\/a>\n <\/u>\n<\/strong> on which you write down all the tasks<\/strong> that need to be completed. You should also record the approximate sequence<\/strong> of<\/strong> the move preparations here. This ensures that you keep an eye on all your to-dos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Further \n Tips and tricks<\/strong>\n<\/a> for a relaxed move can be found \n here<\/strong>\n<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Forget to declutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Even if going through, organizing and decluttering<\/strong> your belongings is tedious, it will save you time and money in the long run. Because the fewer things you have to move, the quicker you’ll be done with packing<\/strong> and transportation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In collaboration with our moving partner MoveAgain<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, we offer a clear-out-service of your old furniture. Click here<\/u><\/strong><\/a> for the booking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3. Move without professional help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you are a student, a minimalist and are moving into a shared flat with your three belongings, there is of course nothing to stop you from organizing your move yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, if you have already accumulated a lot of household goods<\/strong> and especially if you own heavy pieces of furniture, hiring a moving company<\/strong> is definitely advisable! Trained moving helpers not only have the necessary experience and physical requirements for lifting and carrying moving goods, but also have all the packing materials needed for the move (bubble wrap, stretch wrap, packing paper, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A professional moving company<\/a> will literally take some of the burden off your shoulders and, thanks to their years of experience, the move will be largely stress-free and more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    About Relock<\/strong> <\/a> you can book your moving company<\/a> at a fixed price! Click here<\/strong> <\/a> to the booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. Not comparing offers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This applies equally to every moving service<\/strong>: Moving companies<\/strong>, cleaning companies<\/strong>, moving vans<\/strong> (transporters) as well as to the conclusion of a moving insurance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Anyone who obtains and compares several quotes before placing an order has a clear advantage here and can save a lot of money. Many moving companies want to get a picture on site before submitting a quote, which can be quite time-consuming for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We therefore recommend that you choose your moving or cleaning company via our partner MoveAgain<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to book. You can use the online form <\/a>to calculate the removal and cleaning costs yourself and then book the offer at a fixed price.

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    5. Not labeling moving boxes (correctly)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Sounds logical, but is often forgotten. Labeling<\/strong> moving boxes<\/strong> not only makes moving day easier for you, but also for your helpers. Thanks to the labeling, they know immediately where to put the moving boxes at your new address – without having to ask you every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You’ll also find it much easier to unpack<\/strong> if you don’t have to spend hours looking for toothpaste and the like on the evening of the move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    The following information should be on every moving box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n