The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the whole world. Industries have shut down, shops are closed, and traveling is banned. This kind of lockdown has never happened before in the entire world at the same time. Nobody knows till when the situation will last and how to continue the daily tasks without getting infected with a virus. This pandemic can last for weeks or even some more months. This site is here to provide you with enough information regarding movement during the epidemic.
The question arrives if somebody can still move home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. People usually move their homes when they are getting married, or going for higher education, getting a new job, having children, or due to some death, etc. If moving home is very necessary for you, you can do it even during the lockdown. However, there are several conditions that you may have to consider before putting your property for sale.
- People may not be able to visit and check your property in person.
- Only a small number of audiences will be willing to buy your property.
- The only way people can view your property is via photos, videos, or live video calls.
- You will have to wait for a suitable time to sell the property after the pandemic.
If you are buying the property, the same condition applies. However, if the property that you are going is your dream home in a beautiful place, then you must not wait too long after the pandemic. Get everything ready and get your property first thing after the epidemic.
However, if your movement is very much important, take the following precautionary measures to stay safe.
1- Use New Packing Boxes
Before this pandemic, it was common to re-use the packing boxes, borrow or lend the packing boxes. However, the situation is not the same now. You need to be extra careful and aware of your safety. Buy new packing boxes from the stores or online. According to research, the coronavirus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours. It is better to ask your movers beforehand if they will be providing you new packing boxes or not.
2- Make sure your movers are available
During this lockdown, most of the companies are not working. Double-check the availability and time of moving with your movers. Do ask them if they are following any specific safety measures to protect everyone. Also, ask if there is something special you need to do during your movement regarding safety.
Contact the movers before the time, so in case they are available, you can go for an alternate solution.
3- Decide the route and moving method
Safety comes first now and ever. Moving on your own without contacting anybody can be a safe method for you. However, in case you need help from traditional movers, make sure you adapt all precautionary measures. Some of the movers are providing virtual estimations via video calls. They also take 6 feet of distance between them and the clients to comply with social distancing.
4- Get extra sanitizing material
Get as much sanitizing material as you can for yourself and all the people helping you in moving. Masks, gloves, sanitizer, and disinfectant must be in as much quantity so everybody can use them freely. Also do not forget to have clean water and soap at both places is necessary.
5- Delay the process in case of sickness
The government pledged everybody to stay in their homes in quarantine if they are sick or find even mild symptoms of coronavirus. Healthy people may not get much ill, but if they have the virus, they can pass it to old ones. If you or any family member is sick, stay home, and delay the process of your movement for a week or two.
6- Stay informed and keep informing
If you have planned to delay or cancel your moving plan, do inform your movers. Sometimes, movers do not charge for the commitment, but sometimes you have to pay the financial penalty in case you cancel the plan. Better to discuss these things beforehand. Also, ask your movers to keep you informed if they have to cancel the program due to some reason.
7- Get Legal Approval for moving
During these times as the government has banned the traveling (Source). You may need to get the legal approval to move. You can fill the online form or call the police to guide you. On support, they will tell you about the route that you must take, the time of your movement, and the list of precautionary measures that you need to take. Make sure you are not using more than required human power. Without the legal permit, you can end behind bars rather than at your new place, so beware and take the government guidelines seriously.
Moving during the pandemic is not the as same moving in regular days. Keep your distance, wear a mask and gloves, and sanitize yourself often. One expected drawback is you may have to spend more time in organizing your home. Get rid of things that you no longer wait and sanitize the items that you are taking with you.
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