Your children moving out is one of the biggest events in both your and their lives. Whether they’ve moved out into college dorms in the past, but this is their first time moving into their own home, or they’ve never left before, it’s always going to be a big deal. One of the main things you need to remember is they will be feeling nervous too so anything you can do to ease these feelings is going to be a big help. In this article, we take a look at some of the top things you can do to help them move and make it that little bit easier. Keep reading to find out more.
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Offer your assistance when looking at properties
While you might have moved a few times and know just what you’re looking for, if your kids are moving for the first time, they won’t necessarily know the things to be on the lookout for. See if there are reasons for the price, such as it might need roof repairs – in which case you want a trusted roofer, or it might need new windows and doors. Use the experience you have to help them make the right choices and choose a property that’s right for them and their budget.
Offer to be a guarantor
If your kids are going to be renting, one of the things you can do to help them get a property they want is to be a guarantor. A lot of places might only accept certain tenants if they have a guarantor, for example, those who are self employed or who haven’t been in their current job for very long. If you offer to be a guarantor, this means that you cover your child if they can’t make their rent and the landlord should accept them as a tenant. This can be a risk, but you know your child and their finances and hopefully you shouldn’t have to bail them out!
Help them on moving day
As well as the technical side of things, never underestimate how helpful it is having people to actually help on moving day. You can do things such as pack up boxes, drive them to the new house and unpack when you get there. If you’re not that good at heavy lifting or building furniture, you could offer to give the new place a clean, make teas and coffees and offer advice and support for where things can go in their new house.
These are just a few things you can do to help your kids when moving out for the first time. No matter if they’re 20 or 30, it can still be daunting moving and having their parents support can make a real difference in how confident they feel and their whole mindset of moving. What are some top tips you have for helping your kids move out for the first time? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.