The only end of tenancy tips you will ever need

Moving house can be one of the most stressful times in any persons life. Having a organised plan will aid you alot and will help to cut down the amount of stress relocating can cause.

Property management companies now require that their properties are professionally cleaned. This is mainly due to a recent change in government regulations that dicates how estate agents hold and reissue your tenancy deposit. The changes in government legislation were brought about to protect tenants from unscrupulous landlords and estate agents.

Follow my guide below for a stress free home move.

#1, Never leave it too late. When relocating you should always allow extra time for setbacks. There will be many things you need to do to get yourself organised. Some of the things you should consider when moving home are time for packing, booking a removal company, booking professional cleaners, booking appointments with your inventory clerk and also getting organised in your new property

#2, Don't book all of your appointments on one day. Removals and end of tenancy cleaning takes time. You will need to book a day for each and lastly book the inventory clerk at the end. Try and book a day for relocating. a day for cleaning and a day for your inventory check.

#3, Manage your cash flow accurately. Relocating can be very costly. Make sure you understand the costs involved. Ring around for a few quotes with regards to home removals and cleaning and book well in advance. Work closely to a budget if you have one set on aside but, remember cheaper does not always mean better.

#4, Check the small print. If you have an property manager then you will need to look your contract in detail. Many estate agents will find ways of adding hidden costs on the services they provide. Check the contract and note any important information. Also check the contracts of anyone you use to help you relocate. Does the inventory company charge cancellation fees?, are there any hidden costs with the removal company?, does the cleaning company offer a guarantee on their work?. Knowing these things will make your life a little easier if things go wrong.

#5, Leave the property in the same condition as when you moved in, otherwise you will pay more. You will also need to check your inventory to note the requirements for moving. Many inventory clerks are very precise and will want your home putting back exactly the way it was when you moved in. Go through the property and write down any damage that has been cause during your stay. Note all of the costs for repairs and allow additional time and money to correct these issues. You will need to replace items like light bulbs, oven filters and also keys if you have lost them. Try not to ignore problems because if the property managers need to call a company in to sort it out, it will cost alot more.

Follow these few simple tips and you will be on your way to your new home in no time, good luck!