first things to do when moving into a new house?
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['Do a Walkthrough. ... ', 'Child/Pet Proof (if Necessary) ... ', "Figure Out What's Going Where. ... ", 'Make Sure That Your Utilities Are Set Up. ... ', 'Locate the Fuse Box and Water Valve. ... ', 'Do a Deep Clean. ... ', 'Prioritize Repairs. ... ', 'Change Your Locks.']
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['Upscale garage door replacement. ... ', 'Manufactured stone veneer on exterior. ... ', 'Wood deck addition. ... ', 'The kitchen (within reason) ... ', 'Siding and vinyl window replacements. ... ', 'Bathroom remodel.']
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['Sort. Walk through every room and open every drawer; decide what to take to your new home and what to get rid of. ... ', 'Purge. Donate items you no longer want, or host a yard sale.', 'Hire movers. ... ', "Contact your children's school. ... ", 'Make travel arrangements. ... ', 'Order packing supplies. ... ', 'Contact your doctors. ... ', 'Contact insurance agents.']
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['Figure Out If Buying Is a Good Idea for You.', 'Check Your Credit.', 'Fix Any Errors and Improve Your Credit Score.', 'Find a Lender.', 'Set Your Homebuying Budget.', 'Make a List of Your New-Home Must-Haves.', 'Find a Real Estate Agent.', 'Prepare for Emotional Ups and Downs.']
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['Get a mortgage agreement in place.', "Understand the risk of being 'gazumped'", 'Get a thorough survey carried out.', "Factor in any 'reconnection costs'", 'Stay protected.', 'Check your credit rating after you move in.']
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['Make sure you, your family members, and pets are safe and accounted for. ... ', 'Make sure everyone takes their go bag and your lock box of essential and financial documents.', 'Attend to physical injuries and emotional distress.', 'If you have a home standing, but there is damage, secure your property. ... ', 'Take photos of the damage.']
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['Buying Vacant Land Checklist. ... ', 'Research the Property. ... ', 'Check Into Loan Options. ... ', 'Choose the Right Builders. ... ', 'Leave Room in Your Budget. ... ', 'Building a House Timeline. ... ', 'Construction Inspections During Home Construction. ... ', 'Issues and Problems After Move-In.']
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['Use a Bookshelf as a Room Divider. ... ', 'Turn Your Bed Into a Daybed. ... ', 'Designate an Accent Wall. ... ', 'Try a Loft. ... ', 'Create Your Own Closet Space. ... ', 'Get Creative With Shelving. ... ', 'Keep Your Bike — Just Store It. ... ', "Don't Be Afraid of BIG Art."]
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Small Projects Paint the house, inside and out, to give it a fresh feeling. Replace the flooring, using wood if you can, to add value. Re-landscape the front and back lawns for curb appeal. Install new bathroom and kitchen hardware if a total renovation is out of your budget.
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['Avoid Plastics. ... ', 'Buy Food That Has Minimal Packaging. ... ', 'Compost Your Kitchen Waste. ... ', 'Perform Transactions Electronically So That You Can Minimise Use of Paper. ... ', 'Consider Making Soaps and Detergents in Your Own Home. ... ', 'Repurpose Sturdy Containers and Recycle other Materials.']
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The room Brits tackle first after moving in is the living room (38%), followed by the kitchen (17%) and the main bedroom (15%). Just three per cent of Brits say the first room they do is their kid's bedroom. When it comes to a new house feeling like home, it takes Brits an average of four months to get there.
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['Give everyday items a home. ... ', 'Go vertical. ... ', 'Use a coordinating rug to create interest in the center of the room. ... ', 'Use your stuff to decorate. ... ', 'Paint your furniture. ... ', 'Use curtains to cover up unsightliness. ... ', 'Use mirrors to add depth. ... ', 'Stay organized and hide it.']
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["Council Tax. Ensure to contact your local authority and inform them of your moving date and where you'll be moving to, so they have a forwarding address on file.", 'Utilities. ... ', 'Change of details. ... ', 'Condition of property. ... ', 'Remove your belongings. ... ', 'Lock up. ... ', 'Inform the bank. ... ', 'Deposit return.']
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['Move-in Checklist. Sample form. ... ', 'Application. Cozy rental application. ... ', 'Emergency Contact. ... ', 'Lease. ... ', 'Addenda. ... ', 'Mortgage and Improvements. ... ', 'Utilities. ... ', 'Lease Renewal Letter.']
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['Convert your cellar. Potential Value Added: Up to 30% ... ', 'Split a house into flats. Potential Value Added: 30% ... ', 'Convert your garage to living space. ... ', 'Extend the kitchen with a side-return extension. ... ', 'Loft conversion to add a bedroom. ... ', 'Increase living space with a conservatory. ... ', 'Apply for planning permission. ... ', 'Kerb and garden appeal.']
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['1.) Go on holiday with your mates.', '2.) Decide where you want to live.', '3.) Research the area.', '4.) Learn some basic recipes.', '5.) Learn how to use a washing machine.', '6.) Buy all the books on your reading list.', '7.) Make a start on your required reading.', '8.) Take loads of photos.']
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['Make a Combination Room. ... ', 'Put Together a Nursery. ... ', 'Designate a Playroom. ... ', 'Create a Home Office. ... ', 'Design an Additional Living Room. ... ', 'Set Up a Bonus Room Bar. ... ', 'Make an Extra Bedroom.']