Moving from a rental house to a new place is considered an energy-draining experience. However, it offers an opportunity for a fresh start while enabling individuals to make some savings.
Despite the pressure associated with moving out, if perfectly done, it can be a memorable experience that is time-saving and cost-effective.
While the best time for moving out is during off-peak season, traffic movement is also important to consider before starting the process. Below are some of the factors you should consider:
Iron Out Existing Tenancy Agreement
Before planning to move out, meeting with your current landlord or agent is advisable to discuss tenancy contract termination.
Some tenancy termination agreements have binding clauses which must be adhered to, including repainting a house and paying for all repairs.
At this stage, a tenant can agree with the landlord on refund terms for the extra deposit paid.
New Housing Costs
When relocating, one should understand and tabulate the housing costs for the new house. The extra costs are usually unavoidable.
The housing costs included in the tenancy agreement include utility costs, rental deposit and agent fees.
Others include tenancy agreement fees, extra fitting costs and fees paid to realtors.
Moving Cost
Transport can also become a headache during the relocation exercise. One ought to find a cheap but most assured alternative before relocating.
In Nairobi, small pickups charge up to Ksh5,000 depending on the distance. However, professional moving companies are slightly expensive with some charging from Ksh10,000 upwards.
Labour Costs
It is often advised to pack items in boxes to reduce labour costs. Furthermore, you can save on time and reduce costs by disassembling what you can, unplugging and disconnecting electronics, removing bulbs and lampshades, and sorting and labelling items to quicken the unpacking process.
Set Aside Emergency Funds
The relocation process can be marred with mishaps. Therefore, to avoid derailing the entire process, tenants are often advised to include emergency funds in the moving-out budget.
Real estate experts insist on signing the tenancy agreement before settling in a new house as this protects the tenant and offers avenues for staging a legal battle in a disagreement.
