Leaving the nest and moving into your first home is a big deal. And our storage in Woking is here to help. 

Leaving your parents home and moving into your first home is a huge step in your adult life. Many of us move away from home for university but this is peppered with moves back home during the Christmas season and for the long uni summer holidays. The cost of living nowadays also means many people move back to their parents home in order to save money and to move out. In 2024, the average age that people permanently move out of their parents homes is between 24 and 27 years old. 

If you have got to a point where you are ready to leave the nest, within this article we will give tips and advice on what you need to think about before moving out and how our storage in Woking will help. 

Where Do You Want To Move To?

The first thing you need to think about is where do you want to move to? Once you have an idea in mind, you need to look at the price of buying a home or renting a home. And you need to do some research into how much it costs to live in the area. 

Look At Your Finances

Before you take the leap out of the nest, you need to take a good, long look at your finances. You need to have a clear understanding of the amount of money you have coming in each month and what your budget will be when you move out. 

When thinking about your budget you need to think about monthly mortgage or rent payments, bills such as electricity, gas and water, monthly internet fees, how much you spend on food each week/month and, if you have one, how much your commute will cost. 

You will also need to think about moving expenses and deposits that you need to give to buy or rent the house. 

Renting Vs Buying

Once you have gone through your budget and have a good understanding of your finances, you need to think about whether renting or buying is the best option for you. 

Buying a house can be a big goal for many people but, unfortunately, it is less feasible for young adults nowadays. Renting can also be the better option because it allows for more flexibility and less commitment.

But, with rent rising every year, buying could be more affordable in the long run. What is best for you will be unique to you but it is important that you think about your budget and what your long term plans are. 

Finding Your Perfect House

Whether you have decided to rent or buy, it is now time to start looking for your first home. Websites such as Rightmove are a great place to look for houses as you can set your budget and set filters to match your needs. 

To be able to set the filters you have to really think about what you want from your first home. What are your must haves? This could be good parking, the right amount of bedrooms or a garden. 

Once you have found houses you like, make sure to go and view them and ask any questions that you have. 

Moving In And How Storage In Woking Will Help 

When you have found your perfect house and all the paperwork has been completed, you will be ready to move in. 

To begin your move, it is a really good idea to have a moving checklist. This will help you to remember to do all the important tasks such as changing your address for your banks, doctors etc. 

When you begin doing the actual packing, it is a really good time to assess what you actually want to take to your new home and what could be given away or sold. It is also a really good idea to start early. Leaving your packing until the last minute will just lead to you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. 

Make sure to label every single box and keep any essential items such as your toothbrush and toothpaste to one side. 

Utilise Storage In Woking 

When you are packing and decluttering, you may find that there are some items you want to keep but don’t need all the time such as sports equipment or seasonal items. Your new home may also be lacking in storage space. This is where storage in Woking will really come in handy.

You will be able to store items that you don’t need right now, which will allow you to make the most of the space in your new home. And our storage in Woking is extremely safe and it all comes with a flexible rental agreement so if you need to change your storage, you will be free to do that. You are also free to leave your storage unit, even if your rental period hasn’t expired. We just need 14 days notice. 

How Our Storage In Woking Will Help You Leave The Nest 

Leaving the nest is a right of passage for us all. It is important that you think about where you want to move and what your budget is before you begin looking for a new home. You also need to think about whether you want to rent or buy and which will be better for your needs. 

Once you have found your perfect new home, it is important that you start packing nice and early, making sure to label everything. Our storage in Woking is here to help with any storage needs you have. 

If you would like to know more, please give us a call on: 01483 971 990 or click here.