Tips for Moving into a Condo or Rental Apartment (checklist and timeline)
Moving into a condo or rental apartment can be an exciting experience, whether it’s your first time living on your own or you’re upgrading to a more luxurious space. However, this type of move comes with its own set of rules and considerations that differ from moving into a house. To help you navigate this transition smoothly, we’ve compiled a quick essential checklist timeline with must-know tips and useful advice for your condo or rental apartment move.
A few months before
Know the rules
Learn about the basic rules and regulations within the building you’re moving into regarding noise levels, maximum numbers or restrictions on pets, and how waste is managed. This should keep you out of trouble with the neighbors or management.
Measure Your Space
Before you move in, measure the different rooms and doorways in your new place to make sure your furniture fits easily in them. This could help you avoid surprises and make planning easier.
Book Movers, Moving Truck, or Moving Container
Secure a moving company well in advance. Research and choose professional movers who have moving experience with condos or apartments like MovingWaldo’s Waldo Verified movers to ensure a smooth move. Moving trucks and moving containers are also affordable options but require more effort on your part and you may need the help of friends and family.
Pack Smartly
Take good care of your items by using appropriate packing materials. Be clear with the labels on the moving boxes; packing the essentials separately will help you get easy access to these things upon arrival.
Check for Storage Solutions
Since the storage facilities in rental apartments and condos are relatively small, closet organizers, under-bed storage, or multi-functional furniture will be helpful in making the most of your space. You might even want to consider doing some research to rent a storage unit nearby.
Closer to the moving date
Get Renters Insurance
Before you move into the new apartment or condo, get renter’s insurance to protect your items from loss due to theft, fire, or many other unexpected events. Compare the rates and coverage to find an insurance carrier that suits your needs. Having tenant insurance will ease your mind and make you feel that your belongings are protected.
Plan Your Layout
Plan out your space by creating a floor plan of where your furniture will go. It will make things much easier during the process of apartment and condo moving, as no last-minute rearrangements will be needed.
Ask to Change the Locks
For security purposes, ask your landlord about having the locks changed or rekeyed to assure that only you and other people you have authorized will have access to your new home.
Organize parking
If you are moving into a condo or apartment that has limited parking, have the building manager arrange for a spot or permit in advance (especially if you’re hiring movers, renting a moving truck or renting a moving container). It can be much easier on moving day.
Confirm Move-In Date and Key Handover
Confirm the moving date with your apartment movers and the key handover time with your landlord or property manager. This will help you avoid last-minute problems and ensure that the apartment is ready for your move-in.
Update Your Address
Inform the post office, banks, and subscription services about a change of address. This can easily be done with tools like MovingWaldo’s address change service, saving you time and money. Bring an update to your address in important accounts like your driver’s license or voter registration.
Setup Utilities
Arrange necessary utilities like electricity, water, gas, and the internet before you move into your apartment or condo. This will ensure all the utilities are available at the commencement.
On moving day
Clean the unit
Clean the new place out completely before you start unloading boxes. First, it’s much easier to clean an empty space, and second, it ensures you begin fresh.
Inspect the Unit
Do a thorough inspection of your condo or apartment before moving your items in. Look for any damage to walls, test appliances to see if they’re working well, and make sure everything else is fine. Raise a report on these and present them to your landlord or property manager to avoid disputing about them later.
Later on
Introduce yourself to the neighbors
Take time to introduce yourself to your new neighbors. It is an excellent way of building community spirit and getting some useful local advice.
Understand Building Amenities
Be familiar with the amenities available in the building and how you can access them. This includes a gym facility, pool area, communal spaces, and many others. Knowing how the amenities work will allow you to fully enjoy them.
Explore the Local Area
Take a tour of your new neighborhood to know all the shops, pharmacies, and other important services, including public transports. This will make you feel more at home in your new place.
Conclusion
With these tips, you shall ensure a very smooth transition to your new condo or rental apartment. Planning condo/apartment moving ahead of time will help in easy settlement in the new place and make you comfortable to enable a good start in enjoying your new home from day one. Don’t forget to request time off work for your move or book your move on a weekend!
This article has been written by Moving Waldo and presented by Bloc Solutions.
