{"id":4035,"date":"2022-11-22T07:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/?p=4035"},"modified":"2023-04-10T20:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T20:22:40","slug":"factors-to-consider-when-moving-in-to-your-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/factors-to-consider-when-moving-in-to-your-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Factors To Consider When Moving In To Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve finally gotten a property you can call home. We know the hassle you must have passed through\u00a0 during your search for the right property that works perfectly for you and now it’s time to move in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to know that sometimes moving in can be just as hectic as searching for the right property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a new Homeowner, there are a few factors you should consider before moving in. These factors when properly understood and taken into considerations would help make your moving in process a seamless one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors include;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of living<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One major factor to consider when moving to your new home is the neighborhood. It’s advised to have done the necessary research about the neighborhood from the initial stage of buying a property because it would help you prepare and give you an insight on the cost of living of the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of living in some neighborhoods can be very high possibly due to the location and will require a high income in order to make live comfortably.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need to be aware of the amount paid for council taxes, security levies, parking availability and the cost of everyday amenities . You can do this by doing a thorough research on how much you might have to spend to eat out at grocery stores or local shops to buy essentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the security of the location<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Being aware of the level of security in your new neighborhood is also very much important when moving into your new home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being aware of the level of security in your neighborhood would help you prepare and adjust to the lifestyle of the area. For instance some neighborhoods adopt security measures like closing up of the estate or neighborhood by 10pm or 11pm just to keep the environment safe.\u00a0 Knowledge on security measures like this can help you regulate your movements for cases where the nature of your job would mean you would have to come home after the stipulated time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you are knowledgeable on the security measures as well as security levies so as to adjust properly and live comfortably in your new neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Transportation Options\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Also do research on the transport options available around your new neighborhood. In some locations, public transport is usually limited to buses, trains or bikes and for the purpose of commuting easily, it is important to do the necessary research on transport options especially if daily commute on public transport is part of your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you drive, also do a research on the parking options and if your neighborhood is far from the city and you are a frequent traveler, make sure you are knowledgeable on the best routes to get you to the airport quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore your neighborhood\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Check out your new neighborhood and to what extent infrastructure and amenities are available for instance, does your new neighborhood have good roads, steady electricity, parks for picnics, malls, local cafes, walk-in stores etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do this by going for a drive or taking a walk but whatever the case might be, exploring your neighborhood would give you an insight on\u00a0 how best you can enjoy your leisure time at your new home\u2019s location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a checklist<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before moving to your new location, pen down all the necessities to acquire before the moving date. Also take time to visit your new home, check for items you might need to buy, make a budget and set a date to buy all these items.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally moving to a new place is always a hassle but with the proper information and guidance it is always worth it in the long run which is why at sterling homes we make sure to provide our clients with the right information as well as guidance so as to properly enjoy the luxury and comfort that comes with living in somewhere new.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve finally gotten a property you can call home. We know the hassle you must have passed through\u00a0 during your search for the right property that works perfectly for you and now it’s time to move in. It’s important to know that sometimes moving in can be just as hectic as searching for the right…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[109,62,19,94],"class_list":["post-4035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate-news","tag-council-taxes","tag-property","tag-real-estate","tag-real-estate-agent"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4035"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4035"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5356,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4035\/revisions\/5356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}