The first time you move into a house with your partner is tremendously exciting, and rightly so. However, if you’re not adequately prepared, it can also prove to be a stressful time in your relationship – constant arguments alongside moving house is also something you need to avoid. There are important things you both need to talk about before the move, whether it be to a new property, or whether one of you is moving in with the other in their existing home.
At Brycelands Removals & Storage, we are experts at residential removals in Hertfordshire and have assisted hundreds of couples to move into their first home together. Here are some useful tips to help things run smoothly.
Money
This might be the first time, as a couple, that you’ve had to discuss the subject of money, and it’s important to be honest in terms of income and outgoings. Living together is a costly affair, and you may have plans for your new home that will involve financial responsibility from both parties.
The big list
Go through your belongings as individuals and find out how much of your stuff is now duplicated by your partner. Do you really need two toasters or four lava lamps? As well as duplicates, just preparing the list is an ideal time to get rid of some of the other clutter you’ve built up over the years.
Choose a home
Perhaps the biggest questions is whether one of you is moving in with the other, or are you going to move into a new house as a couple?
Makeovers
Whichever you decide, you should put your own touch on your new home, both individually and as a couple. If you are moving into your partner’s current residence, why not agree on redecorating at least one important room – the main bedroom, say – so that it is definitively yours as a couple?
When starting your new life together, get in touch with Brycelands Removals & Storage for your free moving quote. We are experts at residential removals in Hertfordshire and we will do our best to make moving day go smoothly.
