While moving house can often be a time-consuming and expensive exercise, it doesn’t always have to be super expensive. With a bit of research and careful planning, you can easily find solutions for moving on a budget in order to save time and money on unnecessary costs.
If you’re looking to move in the near future and would like to stretch your budget, read on for some effective ways to save time, money and find an affordable furniture removalist you can trust.
Get Started ASAP
There’s no point delaying. Getting started on your house move preparation as soon as you can will save you time and even money. Formulate a plan of how you will tackle each aspect of your move including listing tasks you need to complete. This will give you a good idea of the best ways to start saving and how you can do this. You can also save by booking your removal service well and truly ahead of time rather than calling for help at the last minute.
Determine Your Budget (And Allocate It)
Working out how much you are able to spend on your moving budget will allow you to make a better decision on which services to go with. Be sure to allocate your budget towards the most essential moving costs first.
Also, if you are working with a very tight moving budget, you may have to make-do and undertake a lot of the moving tasks yourself in order to save.
Do Your Research
Before you jump in and hire the first moving service that comes up in your online search, it’s best to do a comparison of the sorts of prices companies are charging. Be sure to look into the different types of moving services that are available to see if these are something you can benefit from. For example, instead of hiring a full moving service, you may want to hire a man and a ute instead to save on your move.
Find Low-Cost Supplies
There’s nothing wrong with finding cheap or (better yet) free moving supplies and storage for your belongings. Use free cardboard boxes from your local shops or go to your local discount store and pick up some supplies such as packing tape, plastic bags, etc.
If you’re looking for a temporary storage solution for your belongings, reach out to your friends and family to see if they have some spare storage space you can use in the meantime.
Use What You’ve Got
By using supplies you have lying around at home, you can save on the cost of storage materials. Look around your home for empty boxes, bags, plastic bags, etc. which are ideal for storing your possessions. Old blankets, towels and newspapers on the other hand are great for wrapping and protecting delicates and valuables.
Cull Unwanted Items
Getting rid of any unused or unwanted items will save you on your moving costs especially if your removalist is charging by the hour. So be sure to move as little as possible and either sell, donate or give away any items you no longer need.
Avoid Peak Moving Times
Where possible, choose to move during an off-peak period when moving rates are cheaper. Avoid moving during public holidays, at the end of the year during Christmas, or even on weekends, which are the busiest time for movers.
Do What You Can Yourself
Opting for a DIY house move is another way to save money. Do what you can on your own including moving some (if not all) of your belongings. Packing your own things means you can take your time with packing your stuff without having to pay a professional team to do it for you.
Ask For Help
They say that many hands make light work – and it’s certainly true when it comes to moving house. Get some friends and family to come over and help with packing or even moving larger items on moving day.
Looking For An Affordable Furniture Removalist?
For those who are moving on a budget and are looking for an affordable furniture removalist service they can trust, look no further than Giffen Removals! Discover why we’ve been Brisbane’s trusted movers for almost 30 years. Call us and ask for an obligation-free moving quote and save time and money on your house move today!
