Moving home, whether it's from your parents house into your first own place or it's into a larger house to accommodate your growing family, is never an easy and straightforward process.
With so many people having to be involved, from banks and lawyers through to surveyors and builders, it very rarely runs as smoothly as you want it to.
Once you get handed the keys and you take your first step into the house that is officially yours and which you will soon make a home, however, everything changes and you seem to be whisked away to another planet on which you're constantly elated.
And whilst this feeling can last for weeks, you can be brought right back down to reality if you don't carry out some basic things as soon as you move in, with the following four often considered those that you should do first and foremost.
1. Setting up your bills - something that should be carried out on your first day in your new house, you need to contact suppliers for every service you require, from your home phone to your gas and electricity and setup accounts with them all.
It's a time consuming process, but the quicker you get it done, the quicker you'll have your home phone line installed and your cable or satellite TV up and running.
2. Letting everyone know - when you move into your new home, your friends and family might know your new address, but it's imperative that you tell everyone else, from your bank and employer to the DVLA and passport office, as soon as possible.
In most instances, there won't be any major repercussions if you don't inform them immediately, but with others you could face charges or risk having your identity stolen, especially if someone is now living in your old home and you haven't informed every company you have a service with of your new details.
3. Introducing yourself to your neighbours - whether you're a sociable person or not, it's always advised that you introduce yourself to your neighbours, as because they're likely to be people you see every day, you'll naturally develop some type of relationship and so it's good to get off to a positive start.
What's more, a positive relationship with neighbours means that you can rely on them to carry out what's come to be known by many as the unwritten rules of being a neighbour, which includes keeping an eye on your house whilst you're on holiday and accepting any deliveries for you if you're not in.
4. Getting acquainted with the area - this might not seem like a particularly big point to some and you might already know how to get to your new house from various places such as work or your parent's home, but it's generally considered a good idea if you have a walk around the local area.
There are various reasons behind this, but aside from the fact you'll now be able to feel at home when walking near to your home, it will give you the knowledge to be able to walk home if you need to, should you be someone who relies on a car a lot (and you'd be surprised at just how many people don't do this - it was reported after the 7 July London bombings that A to Z sales rocketed as people didn't know how to walk the journey home due to usually relying upon public transport).
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