As custom in Nairobi, you ofter see movers every end and the beginning of every month, mostly between 25th-5th of every month. There are questions you should be asking yourself before moving to a place more so an unfamiliar place.
Here are ten things to consider before moving to another state.
1. The Housing Market
The housing market varies from place to place, for example, the rent of a one bedroom house in Kibra will not cost the same as one bedroomed house in Buru Buru.
Also, there is a lot of connecting with agents these days, get genuine ones that have an office. Get recommendations from friends and people who have successfully used an agent before.
You can even talk to your caretaker because most of these people know one another.
2. Cost of Living
Once you know what your housing costs are going to be like, think through how much food costs in the place you are interested in, along with gas, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses. Since those types of expenses can vary significantly from place to place, it’s important to factor them in when evaluating your new overall cost of living.
3. Health Care
Most people will not think of this, but it is an important factor especially if you have children. You do not want to move into a place when the nearest clinic is 50km away .
Do your research when it comes to healthcare systems in the new location, along with prices and the overall quality of physicians. You can also reach out to family and friends in those areas for referrals and advice.
4. Culture
It’s important to have things to do in your new area code. Music, food, art, sports — all important. For example, kids in gated communities like Donholm indoor activities while places like Kayole kids like outdoor activities.
5. Employment
It’s important to consider the proximity of your place of work and the area you are living in.
If you run a business in the area you are currently in, it’s important to ask yourself if you will move with your buisness or commute to the business.
6. Transportation
This is a significant expense to consider, first of all, the cost of moving from point A to point B. Second the transport your will be using to and from work and how it will affect your budget.
7. Education
If you have children, will they have to change school because of moving? You don’t want your children to wake up extra early to make it to school on time.
Another thing is also if you arethe one in school. Will you be able to manage time effectively between work-school-home commuting?
8. Weather
Weather-related problems in Nairobi, as well as other, areas is crucial, factors like transport during rainy weather, cases of flooding, exposure to sewage in the rainy season, mudy places(speaking on behalf of good shoes somewhere), electric problems.
Not only can weather impact your mood, lifestyle, and social plans – it can also impact your utility bill.
9. People
One of the most important things to consider when moving to another state is what the people will be like there. This covers security too. You do not want to come back from work and find your house empty or reach home late and be mugged.
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