The entire world has gone through some tough times in 2020, and 2021 is going to be somewhat rocky as well. However, with vaccines being developed at a rapid rate and people in general being more aware of the precautionary measures, 2021 is going to be a better year for a lot of people.
As your fresh start involves a shift to Wales, you have chosen your new home quite well! It’s a beautiful place, and with the following tips from a fellow Welshman, your experience here could be just as lovely.
Don’t Estimate – Be Precise About the Expenses
Recently, the price of property in Wales has become comparatively affordable in some places, but it’s still not a cheap place to live in, especially if you want to stay in a major city like Cardiff. Therefore, it is imperative to not estimate or guess, but be precise with your calculations. There’s more to it than simply the rent or price of real estate though, so we advise having a clear idea regarding how you will have to spend on each of the following aspects:
- The price of real estate if you are buying, along with the associated stamp duty and land transaction taxes
- The deposit amount, instalment amounts, total interest payable, etc. if you are buying
- Rent deposit, rent per month, possible fines and penalties, etc. if you are renting
- Cost of packing and moving from your original location to the new one
Consider Self Storage
The more space you need, the more money you will have to pay to rent or buy a place. You can potentially save a lot of money here, if you are clever about it. Before anything else, first decide:
- Which of your present pieces of furniture are too big for the new place
- How much of the stuff (books, toys, electronics, etc.) from your old home are things that you don’t really need to carry over
Once you have a list of all things you are not going to be shifting to your new place in Wales, rent a self-storage unit from Safestore, and keep everything there for the time being. Start selling stuff online until you don’t need the storage unit anymore. In case you have expensive or important stuff that you don’t wish to sell off or put inside your new home right away, the affordable self-storage unit can become an extra room to keep them safe and secure. Safestore even offer packing and moving services to help their customers move their belongings from their present location to one of their storage units.
Self-storage is really handy if you need to move into a rental home temporarily, which can happen when a property sale completes before the onward purchase is ready.
Shift to Cardiff
Cardiff is the compact little capital of Wales, and it’s also one of the most scenic and best places to live in the country. Unless your place of work, university, financial limits or some other binding factor makes it mandatory for you to stay somewhere else, Cardiff should be the first choice of location in Wales.
From historical sites like the Cardiff Castle, to the numerous options for a throbbing nightlife, Cardiff has something for everyone to love. Aside from that, it’s also the commercial hub of Wales, so some of the country’s best job sites, schools and universities are also located in and around the city.
If you’re looking for a fresh start, Wales is a good choice, and these tips should make the move a smooth one.
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