{"id":166,"date":"2022-11-23T17:01:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T06:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2024-06-18T21:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:06:22","slug":"10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Do When Moving To New Home For The First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Battambang||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Battambang||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Battambang||||||||&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;0.8px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether it\u2019s a new marriage, a new job, or a life goal you\u2019ve been dreaming about for years, you are finally ready to move to a new home! The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/services\/packing-unpacking-melbourne.php\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Packing Unpacking Services Melbourne\">Packing Unpacking Services Melbourne<\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is well equipped to provide you with flawless moving, but that\u2019s not enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The most important aspect of shifting is the things that you do after moving to new home. It includes getting associated with your house, knowing how it functions, meeting a few neighbors, and finally learning the new rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you are a little exhausted after the daunting task of moving, here are a few tips that will make your day easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#Read_On_To_Know_The_10_Things_To_Do_When_Moving_to_New_Home_The_First_Time\" >Read On To Know The 10 Things To Do When Moving to New Home The First Time.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#1_Do_A_Walkthrough\" >1. Do A Walkthrough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#2_Child_Proofing\" >2. Child Proofing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#3_Set_Everything_Up\" >3. Set Everything Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#4_Arrange_Your_Utilities\" >4. Arrange Your Utilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#5_Check_The_Fuse_Box_And_Water_Valve\" >5. Check The Fuse Box And Water Valve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#6_Clean_The_Rooms\" >6. Clean The Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#7_Look_For_Repairs\" >7. Look For Repairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#8_Change_The_Locks\" >8. Change The Locks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#9_Change_Your_Address\" >9. Change Your Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/blog\/10-things-to-do-when-moving-to-new-home-for-the-first-time\/#10_Meet_The_Neighbors\" >10. Meet The Neighbors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_On_To_Know_The_10_Things_To_Do_When_Moving_to_New_Home_The_First_Time\"><\/span><strong>Read On To Know The 10 Things To Do When Moving to New Home The First Time.<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_A_Walkthrough\"><\/span><strong>1. Do A Walkthrough<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best time to do a walkthrough in your house is when you enter and it\u2019s completely empty. So, before all your goods are unpacked, take a walk-through and see whether the repairs have been made and the things are in working order.<\/span><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Child_Proofing\"><\/span><strong>2. Child Proofing<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have children or pets at home, you need to ensure that the new home is child and pet-proof. You can create a separate kid-free zone to keep all the unsafe stuff that you want to hide from them. Keep box cutters, cleaning supplies, and glassware out of their reach.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_Everything_Up\"><\/span><strong>3. Set Everything Up<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A proper plan will help you settle in quickly by putting things in order. This step includes unloading and installing the basic items. You can make changes later on, but at this moment, make sure all the things are kept at reachable destinations.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Arrange_Your_Utilities\"><\/span><strong>4. Arrange Your Utilities<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After you reach the new destination, the first task would be to check if everything has arrived. Then, make sure your electric, gas, water, heating and cooling, phone, and internet are set up. It will help you to settle in quickly.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_The_Fuse_Box_And_Water_Valve\"><\/span><strong>5. Check The Fuse Box And Water Valve<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you move to a new home, the two main things you must check are the fuse box and the water valve. You may need them at any moment, and hence, it\u2019s essential that you know their location.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Clean_The_Rooms\"><\/span><strong>6. Clean The Rooms<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Right after moving is the best time to clean the new house thoroughly. Just like the movers in Melbourne, there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/melbournemoverspackers.com.au\/services\/cleaning-services-melbourne.php\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Professional Cleaners In Melbourne\">professional cleaners in Melbourne<\/a> whom you can hire. If you want to do it on your own, keep your cleaning gloves and a mop handy.<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Look_For_Repairs\"><\/span><strong>7. Look For Repairs<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the house had previous owners, most of the time, they do the repair before handing over the property to you. However, do check if everything is working and make sure what needs to be done and what tops the list in terms of priorities.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Change_The_Locks\"><\/span><strong>8. Change The Locks<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s always a good idea to change the locks of your new home. You never know who might have a key to the previous locks, and therefore, re-key the locks on all doors leading between the interior and exterior of your home.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Change_Your_Address\"><\/span><strong>9. Change Your Address<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before your moving day, you need to set up a change of address with the post office. If you, by chance, overlooked the task, now is the time. Give your new address to the electricity service<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mremergency.com.au\/?keyword=electrician%20services%20melbourne&amp;matchtype=b&amp;device=c&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwxOymBhAFEiwAnodBLCtAygaKnL0Ezz7V5myEctbiixAYgQ03mxbkW1bNQwwfs5ZPoYQB0RoC0DoQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Electricity Service\"><\/a>, subscription services, your bank, and loan providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Meet_The_Neighbors\"><\/span><strong>10. Meet The Neighbors<\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After moving to new home, meeting your neighbors is one of the essential tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This initiative is definitely helpful for starting to learn about your community and for getting recommendations for local services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now that you know the 10 tasks you need to do after moving to new house<strong>,<\/strong> go ahead and have a safe relocation. 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