Self storage can be a valuable resource when moving house, providing you with the flexibility, convenience, and peace of mind needed during a major life transition. There are several reasons why self storage can be incredibly useful when moving house.
Decluttering your home
If you are selling your existing home before you move, decluttering the home can make it more sellable. For instance, if some rooms have too much furniture in them, they may look small and overcrowded. If you still want the furniture for your new home, take it to a storage unit.
You may find that you have accumulated items that you no longer use regularly or need at the new home, but you still want to keep them rather than sell or give them away. A self storage unit can help you declutter your home by storing these items.
Temporary storage between houses
During the moving process, there may be a gap between moving out of your old home and into your new one. Self storage offers a convenient solution to store your belongings during this transitional period, ensuring they stay safe and secure.
You may be in a situation where you live in temporary rented accommodation, or move in with relatives or friends for a while until the new home is ready. If your temporary home does not have room for your furniture, storage facilities are the answer.
Unforeseen problems on moving day
If you are buying a house and there is a sales chain, delays can occur. If things don’t go according to plan and the new home is not ready, you may need somewhere to store your belongings before the issue is sorted.
Your home needs work
If a home needs renovation work before moving in, you may decide to delay living in it until all the work is completed. If the home needs decorating, you may prefer to store furniture so that you can work in clutter free rooms. You could also find that the work takes longer than planned. For these situations, temporary storage is necessary.
You are moving abroad
If you are moving abroad for work or retirement, you may not want to commit to buying a home or a long-term rental contract. Put your belongings except day-to-day essentials in storage, giving you time to check out the area to decide on the best location to live in on a more permanent basis.
You may also want to spend some time in the new country to make sure that you are happy living abroad, without fully committing yourself. With your furniture and possessions in storage, the option to return to the UK is open.
You are moving for work
If your employer asks you to move to a job position at another location some distance away from your new home, you may decide to move to rented accommodation whilst you decide whether you like your new job. Or, perhaps the job is a temporary appointment. Store your belongings in a storage unit until you are in more permanent accommodation.
You want to take your time
Most people want to unpack everything as soon as they move into a new home, but some like to take their time, unpacking one room at a time. Many lead very busy lives and don’t want the pressure of quickly getting the home sorted in a limited period.
You may feel overwhelmed by piles of boxes all over the home. Instead, only take a few boxes and items of furniture and put the rest in storage. Then focus on organising one room at a time, gradually moving items from storage to the new home.
Some are not comfortable with moving everything in one day. They prefer to move with the essentials or a minimum amount of furniture and store everything else. The house can be organised and prepared at a leisurely pace and the rest of the possessions picked up from storage at a later date.
Safeguarding valuables
If you have valuable jewellery, artwork or antiques, you will need to make sure that your new home is secure. If there is a delay in installing alarm systems and security cameras, store your valuables in a secure unit for safekeeping until your home security systems are ready.
Whatever the reason why you need to keep belongings in storage in the Liverpool area, ask us at Merseyside Movers & Storers to look after your valuable items. We’ll even come to your home or workplace to take your items to our Knowsley secure storage facilities where we look after them until needed.
