Moving to a new city is usually very exciting, but also very scary at the same time. Having friends or family by your side when moving makes the whole experience a lot easier – you have someone to explore and share everything with, and you can help each other out in different situations. Moving to a new city alone, however, is a whole other level of overwhelming – you are alone in all new situations and you have to solve everything yourself. This usually means that you have to step out of your comfort zone, which can be very scary, challenging and stressful. There will also be times when you feel very lonely. Yet, this is a chance to find yourself, learn to stand on your own, and build the life you want.
Even though moving alone to a new city might be terrifying, it could be the adventure of your lifetime, and an opportunity for a fresh start. Make sure you know what to expect from the new city and how to adapt to your new environment. You will also have to thoroughly plan the move in order to perform a smooth relocation.
Learn the neighbourhoods
Research the city to find out which neighbourhoods you can afford, and which are out of your price range. You have to research things like housing, transportation, food prices and healthcare in order to create a realistic budget. You should also find out whether certain areas are considered dangerous.
Think about your commute
Think about how far you are willing to commute and decide whether you will have a car or commute by public transportation. Look at the different options and find what would suit you best. Try to get a sense of the neighbourhoods that have the best transportation or the best parking lots.
Create a moving budget
Plan how you will move all your stuff. Compare different options and moving costs. When moving alone, the best way would be to hire a moving company. They will help you every step of the way and make sure to make your move as smooth as possible.
Organize your move
Once you have decided where to move, there are a few things you have to do. Follow this list to be as prepared as possible, and to have a stress-free move.
Set a moving date
Take into account all important factors, such as previous plans, if you have a current lease agreement, how much money you have to save etc. Once you have considered all these factors, you can decide on the date to perform your move.
Create a moving calendar
There are a lot of things to consider when moving, especially when moving alone. Create a calendar where you break the tasks you need to complete into achievable goals and prioritize them. You should also create a checklist to ensure you complete all the tasks.
Determine which of your items to keep
Think about the layout of the new house and decide what you want to bring and what you want to get rid of. Packing is hard no matter how far you move, and if you are moving alone it will be even harder. When you arrive in the new city, you will have to unpack and furnish everything yourself. Only pack the bare essentials – a move somewhere new is also a chance to start over.
Pack your belongings
Find trustworthy and experienced movers to help you relocate, and book their services as early as you can. A moving company usually provides packing services where they help you pack and unpack all your belongings. However, you should start packing as early as possible and pack your valuables yourself.
Change your address
Make sure to change your address before the move. Create a checklist to ensure that your mail and other important documents will make it to your new address. A good way to do this is to:
- Create a list of all your important mail
- Remove yourself from unnecessary mailing lists
- Organise a mail redirection service
When moving to a new city alone, you will
- Be challenged, and you will grow as a person
- Find your true self – with a new place, comes a new you
- Break out of your comfort zone
- Learn how to adapt to a new environment and open up new perspectives
Use professional services to make moving to a new city alone easy
When moving to a new city alone, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to take all the burden yourself. Ask for professional help – contact your movers in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. The friendly team at World Moving will be happy to help you in the best way possible.
No matter where you are moving in New Zealand, our reliable and experienced teams of Auckland movers, Wellington movers and Christchurch movers will provide you with a high-quality service and a stress-free move. If you are moving into New Zealand or overseas, our team of international movers are here to assist you. Request a quote today and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Written by Lisa Angervall of Auckland Digital Marketing Agency – Digital Squad.
