The Moving Monopoly: Mistakes Every Family Can Make When Deciding To Move

It sounds like a flight of fancy, but then we begin to seriously consider it. Maybe we enjoy a place so much that we think about moving there, but when we've got family in tow, and we decide to embark on this adventure, are there any mistakes that many families make when deciding to move far away?

Underestimating The Cost Of The Move

Yes, and the cost of living is less there, but is it costly to get everything moved? When you add up the cost of everything, from the professional movers to the fuel you will use, as well as the visas or passports if you're moving to another country, it can work out a lot more than you expected. Moving to a new place is always expensive, and yes, the costs can even out after a while. But you have to remember that it can be quite costly upfront.

We Don't Delve Into The Research

We spend time somewhere, and we love the place. It feels like our second home, but if we start to think about what it's like to move there, the reality may provide a different outcome. Yes, we all have that feeling when we're on vacation, that it would be nice to laze in the sun all day, every day… But we know that we have to work, ensure the children have a good school, and all of those other life admin issues. On top of this, we may not research the place enough. Usually, we go by our gut instinct, and this is good, but only to an extent. If we want to move to a new place because we like the feeling and the vibe, we've got to spend the more than a couple of weeks there. There's a difference between being a tourist and being a resident. So, your desired location may see a bit more sunshine, and the cost of living may be less, but if you really want to know if you could live there, you've got to spend a lot of time in the place.

Thinking It Will Solve All Of Our Problems

We can feel stuck in a rut. Our lives aren't going anywhere, and this opportunity of a new start is enticing for all the right reasons. A new beginning means that we can, in effect, start all over again. But, does this mean that we are running away from our problems? We can believe that moving somewhere new can be the best thing for everyone. But, sometimes it can delay the inevitable problems. Like a couple of that are trying to fix their marriage, or the parent and child that don't quite click, sometimes these problems are going to exist wherever you go in the world.

We can be enthralled by the promise of a new start, and it can be the best thing that ever happened to us, but you should never think that it can solve everything. Yes, it's exciting, it's new, and it's fresh, but once the excitement wears off, are you just going to look for a new place to go?