Moving home can be a tricky process, but it nonetheless represents the most fantastic opportunity to undergo a comprehensive decluttering of the whole place.

Chances are it’s something you won’t have done for quite some time and you’re unlikely to have the same opportunity again anytime soon – so why not make the most of it?

There are so many things professional residential removals services can do to help with the big move – going through your property and deciding what to keep on the other hand all comes down to you. So with smooth and simple moves in mind, here is a quick look at five essential tips for decluttering your home before moving:

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First and foremost, it’s crucial to acknowledge the fact that what is being suggested here is decluttering before the move – not after or during. There’s really no point whatsoever in taking a ton of stuff to the new property that’s destined to be thrown out, sold or given away – it’s just more unnecessary work for you.

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If necessary, the storage services of the very best removal services can be invaluable in giving you somewhere to store things temporarily while you decide what to do with them. If for example you plan on selling or donating any of your property at a later date, it’s good to have an out-of-the-way place to store it in the meantime.

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Make a list and determine what bits and pieces you need, which you have use for and which you haven’t touched or set eyes on for years. All of those in the third category really need to go.

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Be sure to start as far in advance of the move as possible as chances are it will take you considerably longer than you expect to get the job done. This is no overnight job and nor is it a job you should be thinking about tackling single-handedly – call in as much help as necessary.

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Under no circumstances think of abandoning what you started until it is 100% complete and you are happy with the outcome. As already mentioned, even if it’s a pain in the proverbial, it’s more than worth investing your time and effort in getting the job done now rather than creating more work for yourself and having to do it at a later date anyway.

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