Home Buying and Moving Tips for Engaged Couples

Engaged couples in Melbourne buying first home often feel the stress of planning for a wedding and a whole new chapter in their lives that can include not just  getting married, but also sometimes finding a suburb to settle down in, buying a home, having kids, etc. Being engaged is meant to be one of the happiest times of a couple’s lives… but it can also be very hectic.

Planning a wedding and starting your life together involves many financial, emotional, and personal choices that can leave a lasting impact. Throw in buying a starter home and moving in together, and there’s barely enough room in one’s schedule to breathe. That’s not to say it isn’t possible– millions of couples start their lives together every day. It merely takes planning and teamwork to get through the crazy, but joyous time.

Get on the same page

Young couples have all the fire but lack the understanding that two people share when they’ve spent years sharing their lives. Because of this, it’s important for couples to almost overcompensate with communication— at least when it comes to things like buying a house and sharing finances. Pencil in a time where the two of you can sit and have a productive chat without distractions. When talking about what you want out of your home buying experience,  make a point to avoid accusatory language. Be patient when listening to your partner and avoid interrupting them. If there is a disagreement, find a way to collaborate and compromise so you can find an option that works for you both. By the end of the conversation, you should have an idea regarding how much you will spend on your new home, which areas you want to look through, your shared goals for family planning, and what kind of home you want stylistically.

Establish a Realistic Timeline

Searching for a new home and going through the buying and closing process is very rarely a quick and easy endeavor. Rather than trying to rush to find the perfect place before the wedding, give yourselves enough time to search carefully so you make a smart purchase. This can be hard for some people. You may be so excited to start your new life together, you feel willing to settle on a less-than-desirable property in the name of getting it over with. But your starter home is important. It’s where the two of you will make memories that establish the foundation of your relationship.

Your first home together also influences your joint financial situation for years to come. If you don’t find the perfect home in time to move in before the wedding, so be it. It’s better to take your time with a big decision than rush into things out of excitement.

Hire Help for Moving

Once you’ve found the perfect home and closed on it, it’s all downhill work from there.  To make it even easier for both of you, bite the bullet and hire a moving company. Sure, they can be expensive, but having someone else do the heavy lifting in the heat gives you the time and energy you need to re-focus on your wedding preparations and furnishing your new house. Besides, self-moving isn’t as cheap as it may seem — there are unforeseen and unpredictable costs that pop up.

If you’re really trying to stay within a budget, schedule your moving day in the middle of the week when rates are often more affordable. Moving on the weekend is guaranteed to costs a premium.

Furnish with the Earth in Mind

The popularity of a particular Swedish home store has changed the way we think of furnishings and decor. When items are made cheaper and trendier, homeowners are more likely to use them, abuse them, and lose them within a short span of time. Not only does this end up costing more in the long run, but it’s also terrible for the environment. Rather than buying cheap furnishings made of PVC and particle board, look for hand-crafted, locally-made furniture that will stand the test of time. Even better, check out secondhand and antique shops for unique finds with history. When Mother Earth is truly at the forefront of your thoughts, consider further adding energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and a rain garden to your new home.

Buying a home while planning a wedding isn’t easy, but it’s possible. You have to work as a team, and the key to teamwork is communication. Get on the same page regarding how much you want to spend, where you want to live. Give yourselves a realistic timeline and avoid furnishing your together home with cheap and disposable items. After all, your relationship, as well as your home, is neither cheap nor disposable.

The team at Black Avenue Productions hope these home buying and moving tips for engaged couples has helped you in some way. Drop us an email if you have any topics or subjects yuou’d like us to post on.

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