When it comes to moving house, especially to a new build, there are so many questions that pop-up throughout the journey.

We would like to offer some inspiration and offer a few tips on where you could start.

Step One – What do we unpack first?

On moving day, you may have the help of friends & family or organised the services of a removals firm, there is one thing you are unable to escape from… a mountain of boxes to unpack.

Depending on how you have packed your possessions from your previous home, unpacking everything could be a nightmare or a piece of cake. So having boxes clearly labelled ahead of time can be a life saver, you can then mark an ‘essentials’ box with all you could need that first day – a change of clothes for everyone (for at home and work), toiletries, towels, the kettle, and some tea/coffee.

Next, it is best to go room by room, ideally starting with the bedrooms, bathrooms & kitchen to make sure you have everything you need from the get-go. Remember, you will not need to do everything right away & moving into a Brampton Valley Home means we will have ensured the house is clean and tidy before you move in.

Please remember that the first 7 says are crucial for reporting any and all defects to us, taking photos wherever possible and using the list supplied in your homeowner file. Following your settling in visit, we will only be responsible for damage rather than any future defects you may notice.

Step Two – How can we personalise our living spaces?

There are certain rooms within a house that you spend the most time in, these are usually the living/family room & bedroom. Making these spaces comfortable, cosy & relaxing are important, whether you be an adult, teenager, or child.

Everyone has their own personality and preferences in colour & families sometimes have certain elements they like to have as a staple in the home. You could bring this with you during the move or maybe find a new one for the new house and order it to be delivered to your new address, if it arrives before you’ve moved in, please don’t worry as our amazing site team will look after this for you in a safe place until you arrive.

You can buy new cushions, bedding & photos or even find that signature scent that you all love to give you an at home feel when you get home after a long day at work. The most popular scents are vanilla, lavender & citrus, but you might decide to go seasonal, the choice really is yours.

Step Three – How can we help our pet/s to settle in?

We are a nation of animal lovers and settling in any pet, no matter how large or small, can be a huge concern for any family.

Luckily, there are a whole host of professional sources you can lean on Including Cats Protection who offer advice from bringing a familiar bed, blanket & toy with them in addition to transporting their litter tray to ensure the new home smells like their former place.

Dogs also don’t react well to a sudden and (to them) unexpected change according to Blue Cross so maintaining routines, keeping your canine companion exercised & asking a friend or family member to look after them during moving day is a key part of easing them through the process and reducing any anxiety they might experience. You can also purchase Adaptil for dogs & Feliway for cats to fill the house with soothing pheromones so the following days of activity will be less stressful, this can be plugged in near their safe space to give them the full benefit.

Step Four – What can we do for the long term?

After the first few weeks, you might potentially begin to think about how to customise your home and garden over the next few years. Experts tell us the key to this is simply “don’t rush!.”

If you want to get creative, you could create a mood board fore each room to plan your colour scheme, paint, furniture & accessories. This could also be a fun item to frame and hang on the wall when you’re done! Every home from Brampton Valley is always designed to give our customers a clean slate that can be decorated in whatever way you choose.

Retailers across the UK offer a variety of supplies and tools to enable you to design the interior of your home and make your vision a reality.