Beat the Christmas Rush
With Christmas fast approaching, it's not only the shops and
retail outfits that are getting ready for the sudden onslaught
of customers.
As well as Estate and Lettings Agents, Removal and Shipping
companies are getting ready for Christmas as well. After the
Summer and Easter holidays, this is one of the busiest times of
the year for moving home.
Anyone that was unlucky enough not to complete their house sale
in the summer months is now desperately trying to make sure that
they move this side of Christmas, so that all the loose ends are
tied up before the New Year. Also, Christmas and the New Year
see the end of many tenancy agreements, so therefore the renting
market becomes saturated with vacant properties to let.
Being a tenant at this time of year is great, due to the
extensive range of properties that are available. And if you're
lucky, you may even get a discount on the monthly rent or
deposit due to the fact that the landlord is having trouble
letting it out.
However, if you're a landlord at this time of year, you will
have to make sure that the property you are letting is picture
perfect so that you get the right kind of tenant and the right
price for your property. With so many people taking advantage of
the Buy to Let market, you cannot afford for your property to be
on the bottom rung of the ladder right now.
Although, the actual moving day may not be top priority for many
people relocating, it should not be forgotten and left till the
end.
You see, many people think that booking a removal company is
like booking a taxi - Quick and easy.
What many people don't realise is that removal companies can be
fully booked for days and weeks in advance. So if you don't want
to be left with the really expensive companies or on the other
hand, the cowboy firms, contact your movers well in advance.
Don't get me wrong, it is not always that everyone leaves it
late to book, but sometimes the exchange on their property does
not go through until a few days before completion. And if you're
renting, you can find a property and be accepted within just a
few days if your credit check goes through straight away.
One major piece of advice that I give to all my clients is to
make sure that you get quotes from Removal or Shipping companies
as early as possible. If you contact them at least 6-8 weeks in
advance of your proposed move date then you are more likely to
be prepared for short notice completions. Also, the removal
companies will be more patient and understanding of your
situation if things do get delayed.
This is also a good idea so that you know exactly how much your
removal is going to cost you well in advance. Moving with a
professional company may be less hassle, but it can also be
expensive. So Be Prepared!
And don't think that just because you are moving yourself, you
have it easier either. Moving at any time of year is hard work,
let alone in the cold and wet winter months, so make sure you
have prepared yourself for the worse. Removal companies can
charge you if they have to wait to get into your old house,
because you are still moving out.