Buying a new-build home should be exciting. You’ve chosen your development, selected your preferred plot and started planning furniture, decoration and moving day.
Then you receive the phone call nobody wants.
Your completion date has changed.
New-build completion dates can move for many reasons, and even a relatively short delay can cause major problems if you’ve already sold your current property or given notice on rented accommodation.
Where will you stay? What happens to your furniture? Where do all your boxes go?
Temporary self storage can provide the missing piece of the puzzle.
At SecureStore, our Removal + Storage service helps customers across Bury, Manchester, Failsworth and Salford manage the gap between leaving their existing property and receiving the keys to their new home.
Why Can New-Build Completion Dates Change?
Building a new home involves coordinating numerous trades, materials, inspections and services.
Delays can occur because of:
- Construction schedules
- Availability of materials
- Utility connections
- Weather conditions
- Contractor availability
- Final inspections
- Snagging work
- Development-wide infrastructure
The important thing when planning your move is to build some flexibility into your arrangements.
If the date changes, having a storage plan means your entire move doesn’t have to fall apart.
What Happens If You’ve Already Sold Your House?
This is one of the most difficult situations.
You’ve accepted an offer, exchanged or agreed a moving date, and the buyer of your existing home needs you to leave.
But your new-build isn’t ready.
Delaying your existing sale may not always be possible, particularly when you’re part of a property chain.
Temporary storage allows you to move your furniture and possessions out as planned while you arrange somewhere to stay until your new home is ready.
Moving from Rented Accommodation?
New-build delays can be equally frustrating for renters.
You may have already given notice to your landlord based on the completion date you were originally expecting.
If the date changes, extending the tenancy might not be possible because another tenant could already be due to move in.
Rather than rushing into another property purely to store your furniture, self storage gives you somewhere to keep everything until you receive your keys.
Where Can You Stay While You Wait?
Depending on the length of the delay, you might temporarily stay:
- With parents
- With friends
- In a furnished rental
- In serviced accommodation
- In a hotel
- In short-term accommodation
Taking an entire house full of furniture with you is rarely practical.
Put the majority into storage and take only the belongings you’ll need during the temporary period.
Removal + Storage Makes the Process Easier
If your completion date changes, the last thing you need is another complicated logistical problem.
SecureStore’s Removal + Storage service can help simplify the move.
Instead of organising one company for removals and another for storage, speak to us about moving your belongings directly from your existing property into storage.
When your new home is ready, you can then arrange the next stage of the move.
This can be particularly useful when the revised completion date isn’t yet certain.
What Should You Keep with You?
If you’re going into temporary accommodation, don’t put absolutely everything into storage.
Prepare a separate set of essentials first.
You may need:
- Everyday clothing
- Toiletries
- Work equipment
- Chargers
- Important documents
- Medication
- Children’s essentials
- School equipment
- A small selection of kitchen items
Everything else can potentially be packed ready for the eventual move.
Store New Furniture Until the House Is Ready
Another problem new-build buyers encounter is furniture arriving before the property is complete.
Perhaps you’ve already ordered:
- A new sofa
- Dining furniture
- Beds
- Wardrobes
- Home office furniture
- Appliances
Large retailers such as DFS, IKEA UK, John Lewis & Partners and Furniture Village may offer different delivery arrangements, but coordinating several suppliers around a changing completion date can still be difficult.
Where appropriate, temporary storage can give you additional flexibility until the property is ready to receive your furniture.
Don’t Book Everything Around the First Estimated Date
When you’re excited about moving, it’s tempting to arrange everything as soon as you’re given an estimated completion date.
Try to keep some flexibility where possible.
Before committing to dates for removals, furniture deliveries or other services, check what happens if your completion date changes.
This is particularly important when the property is still under construction.
Keep Your Storage Unit Organised
If you don’t know exactly how long the delay will last, pack your storage unit carefully.
Keep potentially useful items towards the front.
Clearly label boxes by room, such as:
KITCHEN
MAIN BEDROOM
BATHROOM
OFFICE
CHILDREN’S ROOM
GARAGE
This will also make unpacking much easier once you finally receive the keys.
Use the Delay to Declutter
A delayed move is frustrating, but it can also give you extra time to decide what actually deserves a place in your new home.
Go through boxes and furniture before everything is moved again.
Items you no longer need could potentially be:
- Sold
- Donated
- Recycled
- Passed to family members
Platforms such as eBay UK, Vinted UK and Facebook Marketplace can be useful when selling suitable unwanted belongings.
You’ll then have less to unpack when moving day finally arrives.
What If Your New Home Needs Snagging Work?
Receiving the keys doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll want every piece of furniture delivered immediately.
New-build buyers may identify snagging issues that require attention after completion.
Depending on the work required, you might prefer to leave some non-essential belongings in storage temporarily rather than filling every room immediately.
This can give contractors easier access and make the initial settling-in period more manageable.
New-Build Storage in Manchester
Greater Manchester continues to see new housing development across many areas, creating demand from buyers moving from existing homes and rented accommodation.
Major housebuilders including Barratt Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon Homes and Bellway operate developments across the UK.
Regardless of who is building your property, it makes sense to have a backup plan for your belongings if your anticipated moving date changes.
How to Book Your Unit with SecureStore
Arranging temporary storage is straightforward:
- Work out approximately how much furniture and how many boxes you need to store.
- Contact SecureStore and discuss your requirements.
- Choose a suitable storage unit.
- Ask about our Removal + Storage service if you need help moving everything.
- Keep your belongings securely stored until your new home is ready.
Call: 0161 470 0288
Email: info@securestoreselfstorage.co.uk
Visit: 574 Manchester Road, Bury
No deposit required in many cases; same-day move-in may be available.
Don’t Let a New-Build Delay Derail Your Move
A changing completion date is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to leave you surrounded by furniture with nowhere to put it.
Temporary storage gives you flexibility.
You can leave your existing property when required, move into temporary accommodation and keep your household belongings together until your new home is genuinely ready.
SecureStore provides self storage and Removal + Storage across Bury, Manchester, Failsworth and Salford, helping customers bridge the gap between properties.
Call 0161 470 0288, email info@securestoreselfstorage.co.uk, or visit us at 574 Manchester Road, Bury to discuss your move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use storage if my new-build completion date keeps changing?
Yes. This is precisely the type of situation where flexible temporary storage can be useful. Speak to SecureStore about your circumstances and expected requirements.
Can SecureStore collect my furniture?
We now offer Removal + Storage. Contact our team with details of your move and belongings so we can discuss the available options.
Can I put the contents of my whole house into storage?
We offer different storage unit sizes. Tell us what you need to store and our team can help you determine an appropriate amount of space.
Should I put everything into storage?
It’s sensible to keep essential everyday belongings with you if you’re staying in temporary accommodation. Store the items you won’t need until your new home is ready.
What happens when I finally get my keys?
Once your property is ready, you can begin moving your belongings out of storage. If you need assistance with the move, speak to our team about our removals service.
