New Year, New Home: How to Make It Happen

Wow, that went quickly. Where did that year go?

And guess what, next year will go just as fast, and you will be saying the same thing the following January too!

Time does that, it is relentless, and before you truly realise that time and tide wait for no man, it is too late, you have missed the No7 Bus to the penthouse on Nirvana Road.

There will be a hundred blogs telling you to make this ‘your’ year, to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, and to try to motivate you in one way or another.

Nothing new about that, same thing as last year, the same thing as next year.

And that’s the problem, isn’t it? Eternal, annual repetition.

It is just a lot easier to carry on doing what you have always done, to keep the status quo, to not rock the boat of life, to just stay in that same old rut.

We all want instant results, whether losing weight or whether learning a new skill. We want to change things, but we want it instantly.

Tell us to wait six months to see the results and our interest and motivation evaporates.

But here we will not give you a list of inspiring quotes, nor just tell you how you could realise your future home moving dream.

We are actually going to give you the planning tools for moving home in the New Year, invaluable step-by-step guides, and show you how to eliminate the things that give you excuses not to move home now.

If you really want to move to a new home and to a new, better life, start right now, and here’s how.

You may also like to read: Can Moving Home Make You Happier? Many people believe that moving home is the answer to all their problems. But will moving make you happier? In this guide, we look at whether that is really the case.

Reasons To Not Move Home and Their Solutions

Want a list of reasons not to move home? Here they are, but with the means to eliminate those reasons, so you will only have good reasons to move home this New Year.

# The removal companies are closed right now

24/7 you can get a quote for removal costs from reputable removal companies just by completing a simple removal cost estimation quote request. There is no reason not to do it right now, it is free and easy, with no obligations. You have nothing to lose.

# Moving home costs too much

There is no denying that moving home can be expensive but there is equally no reason why you cannot move on a budget.

The fewer items you have to move the cheaper your moving costs will be. So, before you do anything else, declutter your home.

That means getting rid of all the things you no longer love or need. If you can sell some of those items that money can be put towards the rest of your home moving expenses.

You may like to read: How to Move Home Cheaply. In this guide, we share ways in which you can reduce the cost of moving home. From reducing the number of items you are moving, to getting free packing supplies.

It may be that you need to move home and just have no money. Did you know there are even organisations that may be able to help you with your relocation costs?

You may also like to read: How to Get Help With Moving Costs. In this guide, we look at the various organisations that may be able to help you with your relocation costs.

# Moving home is so stressful

Why? Usually, because the person moving home has not made the proper preparations.

Stress-free home moves are the result of super organisation and planning.

Our home moving blog is packed full of essential information and home moving tools to ensure that your home move is organised and stress-free.

These are a couple of posts that will help you manage your stress levels during a home move but be sure to visit the blog to get all the planning tools you need.

You may like to read: How Can I Make My Home Move Less Stressful? This guide explains how to make every step of the home moving process as stress-free as possible. From decluttering your home to tips for making moving day so much easier.

In How to Cope With Emotional Overload When Moving Home we share some practical tips on how to handle all the different emotions that moving home throws at you.

# I have no idea how to hire a reliable removal company

Most people don’t. It is not something that most of us do regularly, and faced with the hundreds of removal firms out there how do you choose a good one?

Don’t worry. We have created a step-by-step guide to picking a good removal company that you will find easy to follow and an essential tool for having an easier home move.

# OK. I have decided to move, I am impatient. How do I move home quickly?

Moving home quickly is no different from any other home move other than having a shorter period in which to get everything done.

One of the most time-consuming tasks of moving home is packing so if you really want to move home quickly then you should seriously consider hiring professional packers.

Not only will they ensure that your things have the optimum protection during the move, but they will pack things much more efficiently thereby saving on packing materials, and they will usually pack a whole home in less than a day.

You may also like to read: Hiring Packers. Are They Worth the Cost? In this guide, we explain what professional packers do, how much they cost on average, and whether it makes sense to hire packers in your particular circumstances.

# The weather is too bad to move this time of year

So you don’t go shopping in case you have to unload the car in the rain? What’s the difference?

Other than if you have hired a removal company, then they will be the ones in the rain or cold, not you. Bad weather is unlikely to have much effect on your home move, but there are some preparations you can make, and we have that covered for you too in this guide to moving home in bad weather.

# My partner does not want to move home but I do

This is far more common than you might imagine but does not have to be a show-stopper.

When you want to move home but your spouse doesn’t then there will be much to discuss and maybe even compromises to be made.

You may like to read: My Partner Wants to Move – I Don’t – Now What? In this guide, we offer some useful tips on how to negotiate this tricky situation and offer ways that you may come to a satisfactory compromise for both of you.

# How do I get the motivation to move home?

The season is dark and miserable, but you don’t have to be.

Curling up on the sofa may seem preferable to moving home, but this is a great time to get moving home. You can’t do much outside, so make the most of the gloomy season, follow the tips in this guide on how to get motivated to move home, and in no time you will be ready for the arrival of your removal van.

# How do I tell the children we are moving home?

Just after the excitement of Christmas, and everyone is feeling a bit deflated, what a great time to give the children something to look forward to in the New Year.

Of course, this may not be the easiest part of moving home, telling the children, but we have some great tips that will help you.

You may like to read: Dido The Dragon Moves Home. This is a short children’s book that we have written to help young kids understand the process of moving home, how to cope with the emotions of moving home, and how you can help them during the transition to their new life.

# I want to move abroad just don’t know where

What an awesome dilemma. So many choices, on so many levels, so what you need are our country-by-country guides to moving to Europe.

You may like to read our guides to moving to various countries which introduce you to not only every region of that country but also show average moving costs, the average cost of living, and things to know about living in those countries.

# Moving abroad will be too complicated

Chess is complicated without someone to show you the way it is played.

A reputable international removal company will be there to assist you every step of the way when moving overseas. Additionally, we have put together a guide with many links to useful international websites and organisations that will assist you in every aspect of an international home move.

You may like to read: International Home Moves – The Ultimate Home Moving Challenge. Whatever your concerns or questions about international home moves, this guide has the answer. It is essential reading if you are looking to move abroad.

Can Moving Home Change Your Luck?

So now you know how to overcome the obstacles of moving home, maybe the only thing stopping you now is that you think moving home will not change your life or luck for the better.

But moving home can be a great way to bring good luck and positivity into your life.

Ready for some ideas on how to bring good luck to your new home? Read on.

# Stepping into your new home for the first time

Cross the threshold of your new home the first time by the main door, and make sure you exit the first time the same way.

They say you will not settle in your new home unless you perform this simple act.

Don’t forget to carry rice, bread, wine, honey, salt, or candles, they are all tokens of happiness and abundance said to please domestic spirits and bring blessings to your new home.

# Light a candle or fire

A flame is a symbol of strength, stability, and purity which is said to absorb the negative energy in the home and cast it out.

 # Bread and salt

All over the world bread and salt are recognised as the most important symbols of hospitality, wealth, and prosperity.

So, the very first time you enter your new home do so with a loaf of bread, so your family will never know hunger, and some salt so that your family will always have flavor in their lives.

# Boiling milk and rice

Boiling milk and rice which spills over the side of the cooking pot symbolises purity and long life.

This also represents an abundance of wealth and prosperity which will bless your new home.

Don’t forget to offer some of the milk and rice to your household spirits and any guests that visit your new home.

# New Home, New Broom

Always bring a new broom to your new home. An old broom is said to still hold all the negativity from your old home and so should be left at your old home.

# Sprinkle rice and coins on the floor

This symbolises the desire for wealth and prosperity to enter your new home.

Hopefully, these few simple rituals will bring you all the luck and good fortune you could wish for this New Year in your new home. Who knows?

You may also like to read: How to Bring Good Luck and Positivity to a New Home. In this guide, we look at how to bring good luck and how to rid a home of negative energy in far more depth.

So there you have it.

Your home moving dream does not have to be some hypothetical fantasy, it really can happen.

You now have all the knowledge and planning tools for free, we have shown you how to cut home moving costs, and you have practical advice on how to overcome the emotional issues of moving home, and even suggestions on where to move to.

There are many professional removal companies with years of home moving experience who will help you.

The only thing stopping your home move now is you.

Have a great year, and enjoy your lovely new home and fantastic new life. And if you don’t move home this coming year, see you here, same place and same time next year.