11 Essential Steps to Make Moving Out of Your Thanet Rental Stress-Free
Moving home can be a stressful business, but you can avoid a frantic panic on the big day by starting your end-of-tenancy preparations sooner rather than later. With a little bit of planning and forethought, you can streamline the process and avoid a last-minute scramble.
Once you’ve agreed on a moving date with your landlord or letting agent, follow this guide to ensure everything goes smoothly.
1. Check Out Your Check-In Report
Review the inventory you received on moving-in day. This document outlines the property’s condition at the start of the tenancy. It’s your responsibility to return the property in the same condition (excluding fair wear and tear).
2. Read Your Tenancy Agreement
Re-read your contract to ensure you're clear about what’s expected of you. There might be specific clauses about cleaning or maintenance that you need to follow.
3. Change of Address
Notify your friends, family, bank, phone company, broadband provider, local authority, and utilities about your move. Make sure they have your check-out date and new address.
4. Garden Maintenance
If the property has a garden, complete all necessary maintenance tasks such as weeding, mowing, or raking up leaves as specified in your contract.
5. Pack Early
Start packing early by putting away clothes and other items you won’t need in the immediate future. Give away or dispose of any belongings you won’t be taking to your new place.
6. Talk to Your Landlord or Letting Agent
Contact your landlord or letting agent to get a clear idea of what to expect at check-out and finalize any last-minute details.
7. Clean Thoroughly
Deep clean the property, making sure you don’t overlook often-missed areas such as windows, shower screens, and the inside of the fridge.
8. Remove Your Possessions
Take your furniture and belongings to your new home. Ensure nothing is left behind.
9. Reconfigure Furniture
Ensure the furniture that was in the property when you moved in is put back in its original position. Replace any missing or faulty lightbulbs.
10. Have the Keys Ready
Make sure you have all sets of keys (including those for the back door and windows) on hand to return to the letting agent or landlord.
11. Meter Readings
Take final gas, water, and electricity readings and forward them to the relevant utility provider.
For more advice about end-of-tenancy expectations, contact us here at Cooke & Co Estate and Letting Agents.
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About Cooke & Co
Cooke & Co, a liked and respected estate agency trading since 1992, is conveniently situated in the picturesque seaside district of Thanet. We proudly operate from our local offices in the region's primary towns, namely Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate. Additionally, our extensive reach encompasses the charming areas of Westbrook, Westgate, Birchington, Monkton, Manston, and Minster. Our presence in these diverse locales enables us to offer an enriched understanding and comprehensive service to the property market in these prime coastal towns and villages.
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