Moving to a new address even if it’s simply down the road generally requires time, effort and careful planning. There’s lots to organise and prepare including pre packing your furniture and other possessions ahead of moving day, as well as organising transportation for your precious belongings to your new address – either with help from a professional removalist or through a DIY house move using a rental truck.
On the other hand, if you’re looking to relocate much further away interstate, the entire moving process may require a little more preparation and bear some additional costs. To help streamline your interstate move and save you time and money, below are our best tips and tricks when it comes to planning a stress-free and affordable interstate house move.
Top Tips For A Successful Interstate Move
There are lots of easy things you can do if you’re looking to minimise moving stress and make the most of your moving budget. From how to carefully pack your belongings to finding a suitable moving service, listed below are some of our favourite tips for ensuring a successful interstate house move:
Get Organised
The key to a successful interstate move is preparation, so it goes without saying that getting organised and starting the whole process by planning your move as early as possible will help with setting up timeframes and ensuring your interstate move stays on track.
Get started by creating a moving checklist and list all of the tasks that need to be completed. Below are some useful things to include in your checklist:
- Decide on a moving date.
- Finalise your moving budget.
- Research and book a removalist or rent a moving vehicle for your DIY move.
- Organise an exit cleaner for both your old place and your new space.
- Purchase packing tools and materials (bubble wrap, tape, labelling markers etc.).
- Declutter your possessions.
- Pack your belongings room by room.
- Update your address with service providers, utility companies, banks, schools and workplaces.
Declutter & Downsize Your Belongings
Before you start packing your belongings, be sure to lighten your moving load by considering which items and possessions you no longer need or want before the next step of decluttering. Go through each of your belongings and remove the items you’d like to give away, sell or donate to charity and then pack the remainder into moving boxes for transport to your new place once you’ve downsized.
Start Packing Today
Packing your belongings securely into moving boxes and getting them ready for transport can take some time, which is why it’s best to get this task underway as soon as possible. Be proactive and try not to leave packing to the last minute or you might not be ready to go once the removalists arrive on moving day.
If you happen to be short on time and need a hand with packing, why not get some help from professional packers. Not only are professional packers experienced and careful, but they can save you a great deal of time and money on your move, meaning you won’t have to lift a finger when it comes to packing your stuff, let alone purchase additional packing tools and materials to get the job done.
Choosing Your Removal Service
When it comes to moving your furniture and possessions to your new space, it’s best to do some research and weigh up the different options available to you first before making a booking. Be sure to grab a few quotes and keep your moving budget in mind when tossing up whether to hire a professional moving company or proceed with a DIY interstate move instead.
If you’re looking for a cost effective interstate moving service, you might want to look into backloading your possessions by sharing moving space in a removal truck with other people’s things.
Need A Hand With Your Interstate Move?
For all your interstate removal needs, call the team at Giffen Removals. Speak to our team today about our furniture removal, interstate backloading and pre packing service and ask for a free quote.
