Move home like a breeze with these top tips.
For some the thought of moving sends shivers down their spine! Regardless if you are moving to the next street or the next continent, the same amount of hard work applies. Try to resist leaving everything to the last minute by following our tips to apply when moving home.
1. Have a good sort out.
Comb through your belongings with a fine tooth comb and declutter. There is little point in moving all your belongings to get to your new home and realise you don’t want it. Not only is this timely, but it is costly too. So try and be as ruthless and efficient as you possibly can be.
2. Organisation is key.
Planning ahead when moving home is vital for an effortless process. Think ahead and source the right sort of packing materials. Ensure you have strong and sturdy cardboard moving boxes in a variety of sizes, durable packing tape, the correct packing material for each item and a pen to mark each box so you know which room to place the box at the other end. If you have a particularly valuable item, then consider getting bespoke packaging made for it.
3. Perfect packing.
You have the right packing materials but it does not stop there as throwing everything in a haphazard way could result in breakages. Create a cushion at the bottom for valuable items. Pack each item individually and never fill a box to the top if that means making it impossible to lift. Remember newspaper can leave residue and spoil silverware so acid free paper is recommended.
4. International movers.
International moves can involve a few more considerations. Is it cheaper and easier to buy some items in your new country of residence rather than packing them up and paying to move them? Equally though, you may have some must have items that you cannot find elsewhere in the world. Research to determine what those items are to avoid any unnecessary costs. It is also important to check the country’s customs for any restrictions on bringing items in too. Australia has stringent rules on bringing wood into the country so do your research so ensure your items don’t get stuck in customs whilst checks are carried out, or worst still, disposed of.
