Moving from one apartment or house to another is a very exciting time in every person’s life, but no matter how much you’re looking forward to moving to your new place, there are a few very important things to consider. One of the biggest issues for movers is deciding what to take with them and what to sell before leaving the old apartment and buy new stuff instead. If you want to make up your mind before packing and moving, check out this list!
1. Living room furniture
Furniture has always been a very popular section in any store, and for a good reason – there are many things you can do without, but comfortable and appealing furniture is not one of them. While you can take your favourite armchair or sofa with you, there is no point in moving the whole room – you will overpay for the moving services and will instantly clutter your new place. Instead you can either sell your old furniture on JiJi and use the money to buy new ones, or leave it in your old place for the buyers of your property to use – this way you will also be able to increase the resale value of your old property.
2. Rugs
Rugs are one of the most popular home decor items. They are extremely cosy, can accentuate the best features of your interior, and will always be in demand. This is why, when you’re planning your move to a new place, you can leave the rugs in the old house or sell them before moving. Make sure the rugs are in top notch condition and are free of rips and tears. If the rugs need to be refurbished, take them to a professional, so that their market value gets bigger.
3. Generator
A modern generator is the one item every Nigerian family needs, and although the situation with electricity is thankfully getting better, owning a generator is still a must. If you’ve moving to a place that already has a better generator, or if you want to buy the latest model for yourself, you can either leave the old generator for the new owners to use, or sell it online before moving to your new house. Keep in mind that a working generator significantly increases the resale value of an apartment.
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4. Gardening items
If you’re lucky enough to have your own garden, you probably have a lot of stuff like tents, lamps, benches, swings, artificial grass, pools, sculptures, and other useful items. Now, you could spend thousands of nairas to have it all moved to your new location, or you could leave it for the new buyers to enjoy. Additionally, you can go to JiJi and sell the gardening stuff you no longer need, using the money to buy something you’ve wanted for a long time.
5. Electronics
Electronics are a tricky part of our lives – no matter how many electronics you have in your home, there are always new items for you to buy. Plus, many types of electronics need to be updated regularly in order for you to enjoy all the latest features. If you’re the kind of person who always wants to get the latest releases from the world of gadgets, selling your older electronics before moving to a new place is the smartest thing you can do – not only will you save money on moving, but you’ll also be able to use the money from sales to buy new items for your new home.
6. Sports equipment
Doing sports is a great way of keeping fit and spending your free time, but the truth is that a lot of sporting items are extremely heavy and bulky, which means that moving them will cost you quite a lot. If you own heavy sports equipment like snooker table, treadmill, or exercise bike, consider selling them on JiJi before moving, and when you finally move to your new apartment or house and are ready to do sports again, you can simply go to JiJi and buy new sporting items from there.
7. Children’s furniture
Furniture built for children is not always completely practical – kids grow out of beds, chairs, tables, wardrobes, and other furnishing items so fast that often taking the whole range of children’s furniture to your new apartment is not the best way to spend your time and money. If your kids have already grown out of their furniture, better sell the items they no longer need to other young parents, and buy some age-appropriate furniture instead.
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