Whether it’s to save money, lower your carbon footprint, simplify your life, or it’s a bit of each, there are many good reasons that people move into smaller homes. And while most people prefer to have a bit of extra space, there are many often overlooked advantages to downsizing.
When you move into a smaller home, what you will lose in space, you’ll make up in savings. As smaller houses or flats often have cheaper rent, as well as other associated costs. There are some sacrifices that come with moving into a smaller home as well. So before you start looking through removal companies, or deciding on any removal services, it’s probably a good idea to consider several things prior to making that big move into a small place!
You’re Going to Learn What’s Truly Important in Life
When you move into a smaller place you’re going to learn the things that truly matter to you in life. As many of your belongings may not fit in your tiny new home, you’re going to not only be downsizing your space, but your possessions as well.
This lesson in minimalism can be considered an advantage, or a disadvantage depending on who you ask. But regardless of your feelings on the matter, one definite advantage to moving with fewer possessions is that it will make the whole process go a whole lot easier.
Check that You’re Furniture is Going to Fit
One often overlooked hassle that many people face when moving into a smaller home is furniture that simply will not fit into the new space. Few things are more frustrating than arriving at the new home with the removals company, only to discover that all of your furniture is going to have to wait outside.
This is why you should be sure to bring a tape measure when looking at potential smaller homes to relocate into, that way you can be certain that your favourite piece of furniture won’t have to make its new home out in the garden.
It’s also a good idea that you make sure that you do this well in advance of the day of the move, as that way you’ll have plenty of time to get rid of any furniture that’s not going to work.
You’ll Be Saving Some Money
A huge reason that many people decide to downsize their homes is because of the financial savings. Not only should you be experiencing lower rent, but your utility bills should be dramatically lower as well.
This is due to the fact that smaller homes use less gas and electricity because they’re easier to heat up, cool down, and light up at night. You’ll also recoup some of the funds that you’ll spend during the moving process through selling off some of your things.
Remember that furniture that wouldn’t fit into your apartment, that you were smart enough to measure well in advance? Well now you have plenty of time to sell it off, as well as any other unnecessary space wasters.
Professional Help is Always an Advantage
With the money you’ll be saving by moving into a smaller home, it’s a great idea to hire a professional house removals company to handle your move. Moving is a huge headache, and let’s face it, no matter how good a friend is, nobody wants to assist in your house removals. So when moving anywhere across the UK, or even overseas, you should trust your house removals and storage to Arrowpak International. With decades of experience, we’ll make sure that your move goes as hassle free as possible.
For anyone who would like to schedule a move, or for any other questions or comments, and then please contact Arrowpak International by phone on 0800 136 332, or by email at sales@arrowpak.co.uk or at arrow1@arrowpak.co.uk.
