Navigating Life Between Homes

The process of moving home can be a daunting feat, filled with many complexities. Perhaps you have sold your home already, but not yet completed on the purchase of (or even FOUND) your new home. If you find yourself in this transitional phase, our Leicester storage specialists have come up with some interesting ideas about where to live, and how to keep your belongings safe.

So Where Can You Live?

If you are in that transitional stage of moving homes, you might be wondering what types of accommodation are available to you. There are a variety of options, and you need to consider what things are important to you during this period.

• Stay with friends or family: This can be a great option if you know individuals with a spare room, who you can stay with on a temporary basis. This can be an enjoyable, and cost-effective solution while you are between homes, but it is essential to communicate openly with your hosts. Set up clear expectations from both sides regarding expected length of stay, if and how you will contribute to the house, and guest etiquette. If any of these things change, make sure you communicate with your host to ensure a harmonious living situation.
• Stay in a hotel: This can be a great solution if you are hoping to have your own space. There are options to suit all budgets, and you can choose a convenient location, such as close to work to reduce commuting costs and offset your temporary housing costs.
• Hire an AirBnB: While may people forget about this option, you can hire an AirBnB or equivalent. It’s usually more cost effective than a traditional hotel, and there are long term renting options available, which can be useful if you are uncertain of the duration of your stay.
• Rent a room: If you don’t think you will need an entire AirBnB for yourself, consider renting a room in someone else’s home. This can save you money, but you will also need to consider what (if any) amenities you have access to. For example, you may need to go to a laundrette if you don’t have access to a washing machine.

Creating A Sense Of Home

Living out of a suitcase or storage boxes can become your new norm in temporary accommodation. While some people may be able to cope with this in the short term, many individuals prefer to feel more settled (and not like you’re living in a tiny warehouse!).

Consider the essentials of what you will need – this will vary depending on how long you will be staying there. You will be surprised at how little you require - toiletries, seasonal clothes, electronics, and kitchen utensils (if you have access to a kitchen).

Once you have sorted your essentials, you will need to consider what to do with the rest of your items! There are a couple of options available:

Friend and Family: See if any of your friends and family have space that you can store a few boxes. Depending on the amount of stuff you may need to distribute you items across a few different locations, depending on availability.

Self Storage: Alternatively, you could use self storage! At The Store Room we have completely flexible contracts so if you aren’t sure how long you will need storage for, you can rent a storage unit on a simple, pay-as-you-go basis, with no commitment.

If self storage seems like the solution you have been looking for, you can get an instant price online. Alternatively, give one of our friendly self storage specialists a call on 0330 333 7866 and they will be happy to work with you to create the perfect storage solution for your requirements.