Schedule for Moving Preparation
Early preparation is essential for a smooth process.
The busy periods for renting properties occur twice a year, from January to March and from September to October.
From January to March, many people move in preparation for the new academic year starting in April, making it the
"busiest time of the year for real estate rental agencies." In particular, there are many individuals moving out for university enrollment
or starting new jobs, resulting in an increase in single-person accommodations. Although the number of available properties increases during this period, competition is fierce, and it is common for a favored property to be chosen by someone else by the following weekend after considering it for a week.
From September to October, it becomes the second busy period due to job transfers associated with company relocations.
Many families also relocate due to job transfers, so a wide range of properties, including those with one bedroom and a living-dining-kitchen (1LDK) layout, become available. However, compared to January to March, the number of available properties is relatively limited.
Next, let me introduce the key points for moving preparations.
■ Determining the Moving Date
Decide on the moving date as early as possible. Especially during the peak moving period, there is a possibility that moving company
reservations will be fully booked. For the busy period from January to early April, it is ideal to make a reservation two months in advance,
and making a reservation one month in advance is cutting it close. For months outside the busy period, a few weeks' notice is usually sufficient.
However, once the moving destination is decided, consider your work or school schedule and determine the date as early as possible.
■ Choosing a Moving Company
When selecting a moving company, compare quotations from multiple companies. The price and services provided can vary significantly,
so make sure to contract with a company that you are satisfied with. Smiley Home also provides introductions to moving companies.
Please feel free to contact us.
■ Disposing of Unwanted Items
To keep the moving costs down, dispose of unwanted items as much as possible. There are various ways to dispose of unwanted items,
such as selling them to recycle shops, online auctions, flea market apps, or using local online classifieds platforms.
Also, consider donating items during this opportunity. You can also bring used clothing to stores like H&M or Uniqlo for recycling.
■ Packing
According to a survey on a moving information website, the average number of days for packing is 4.9 days for individuals and 8.0 days for families.
Start packing early, beginning with items that you won't be using. Additionally, it is convenient to transport clothes that are already packed in suitcases, as many moving companies will handle them as they are.
Arrangements for moving companies can be made here.
We also offer language support for foreign nationals, so please feel free to contact us.