It is said that moving home is one of the most stressful events of one’s life. So it’s no surprise that over 40% of recent movers state they never want to do it again. You don’t want the added nightmare of damaged or stolen goods of all the planning and things that can go wrong. So here are some things to avoid when planning a move to secure yourself.
Doing it Yourself
Moving items of any shape and size can be cumbersome, tiring, and tedious. There aren’t many people who enjoy doing it. But there are trained and experienced professionals. Companies like Allied Van Lines cover the logistics of moving expensive items and the loading, preparation, and transit. Additionally, a moving company typically takes care of any liability. This means they are responsible for safely transporting items from one location to another. Therefore, your goods are insured while they are in transit.
Not Extending Insurance
Further to insurance, you should check or update your policy if you intend to move some items yourself. Standard home contents insurance doesn’t cover goods in transit. Most policies cover things at the address stated on the policy, which is void if the goods are removed from the property. Your new address may also not be protected by your policy. However, you can easily update an insurance policy. All you need to do is contact your insurance provider, inquire about transit insurance, and ask them to amend your policy. This may cost more, though.
Not Protecting Valuables
Moving can be as simple as shifting some stuff around the corner to a bigger house or traveling hundreds or thousands of miles. Yet no matter how far your property needs to go, there’s always the chance of damage. Therefore you should protect your goods from scrapes, bumps, and scratches. Pre-sorting into appropriate boxes is a significant first step. But you can further safeguard expensive items with bubble wrap and adequate padding. Heavy-duty cloth may help against leakages and collisions while moving blankets will help prevent scrapes and scratches.
Leaving Your Old Home Unsecured
Leaving your old home behind, you might become lax about security. But until conveyancing or Transneft of tenancy is completed, you are responsible for the property. Additionally, expensive items might be left at the old residence for pick-up later. Therefore, you should secure the old address as if you still live there. You could be gone for a while as you move your stuff. Still, you can invest in some relatively inexpensive products for extra safety. Smart video CCTV systems connect to your phone. Intelligent locks let you know if someone is tampering with them.
Blabbing About It
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t use one social media platform or another. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are great places to share details of your life. Some are joyous occasions such as births and weddings. But there are some details you should never share. Some such as moving are not the best idea until you are entirely finished. Individuals of the criminal element could take advantage of knowing you are currently away to take the opportunity to unlawfully enter your residence. On the other hand, you might still have things there. And whether monetarily or sentimentally rich, some items cannot be replaced when they are gone.
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