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Quick Tips For Single Women Who Are Relocating

August 06 2015   |   Proptiger

Relocating is a cumbersome task, especially in India. Period! And it's a double whammy if you are a single woman. Dealing with all the hassles alone can take a toll. However, with more and more women moving out of their homes to metros and other cities in search of jobs, home shifting in India is something women are now learning to handle on their own.

To make this even easier for all you ladies out there, we bring some home shifting tips for single women. In fact, these can be used as a quick check-list.

 

Be prepared

Relocating and living alone away from home can be challenging for single women. So for a head start, every single woman, before relocating, should be mentally, physically, and economically prepared. 

 

Stay positive

Keep yourself motivated by celebrating the job that you will start or the new city that you will explore after relocating. This will help you keep away from the stress and will help you regain physical and mental strength.

 

Be alert and organised

To ensure a smooth move, the first step taken should be is to get organised.

  • Make a list for everything that needs to be packed and in what order they will be unpacked when you reach the new house.
  • Make separate boxes with labels for every item including apparels, footwear, books, kitchenware, appliances, and other things. For those not planning to spend too much on cartons can tie the unbreakable things like books and clothes in bed covers.
  • Make a list of the things you would have to buy immediately after relocating including grocery until you have completely settled in.
  • Keep the cleaning equipment handy, the first thing you would need after moving in.
  • Make a separate bag for the valuables and cash and personally carry them.
  • And the last step when moving out should be to check the apartment for anything that you may have left out.
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    Housing.com has partnered with expert service providers, to provide the finest relocation services to our users. Those who are planning to shift their homes, can avail of our packers and movers service for a hassle-free home shifting experience.

     

    Hire professional movers and packers

    Though this might be a little heavy on the pocket, but it will surely wear off the biggest hassle of relocating, packing and unpacking. This is taken care of once you hire a good relocation service provider (i.e., a movers and packers company) . But, there are certain things you need to be sure of while you are hiring movers and packers.

  • Ensure that there are no hidden charges and your belongings, which they are moving, are insured.
  • Do not make the full payment in advance.
  • Meet the in-charge in person and go over the process, before they begin the work.
  • Keep yourself available on the day the movers and packers bring your things to your new location. You will have to show them around and point out the breakables if they have not been marked out already.
  • Get everything unpacked in front of you and make sure that everything is intact. If anything is damaged, do not sign the delivery papers.
  • We hope that these tips prove to be helpful for you when relocating.




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