How you know when it’s time to move
Moving house (or flat) is never fun.
Packing is stressful. Getting all your boxes and furniture from one place to another is stressful. Unpacking is also stressful. Basically, the whole ordeal is, you guessed it, pretty stressful.
But sometimes you simply have to go. But how do you know it’s time to pack up your bed and cast iron pots and get out? Well, here are some signs you may want to look out for.
You can’t stand your neighbours
Sure there are ways to deal with bad neighbours and if you love where you live then the people next door may not be a dealbreaker. But you get some neighbours that simply cannot be ignored. For example, the couple who like to have screaming matches at 4am or the guy next door who harrasses you 24/7 for the tiniest of problems. If your neighbours are making you dread going home, then it may just be time to move.
You have a bad landlord
There are loads of different types of landlords and some of these can be quite bad. Is your landlord way too involved in your life? Do they contact you constantly and want to know your every movement? Or are they the complete opposite and incredibly hard to get hold of? Do they promise to fix things and then avoid your calls for weeks? If you have one of these landlords, it may be best for you to move.
Things go wrong too often
The geyser breaks, a pipe bursts, the oven won’t turn on and the lock is constantly jamming. Does it feel as though your house or flat is breaking down around you? Regular disturbances and inconveniences can easily make your home life miserable. If the place is falling apart, you may want to get out before the roof caves in on you.
You’re unhappy in the area
It could be the commute to work that annoys you. It could be that you’re bored with all the local places and there’s nothing left to do (and enjoy doing). Or perhaps the crime is bad and you’re a little scared. It’s not just about the house or flat itself, it’s about the surroundings too. It’s likely that you’ll spend a lot of time close to home. So, if you don’t like the place, you should strongly consider moving.
Yes, moving can be stressful (I think we’ve covered that part quite well), but it can also be rewarding. You may find that you’re a lot more comfortable and content in a new home.