Starting the process can be simple! Familiarise yourself with your current and new home or office. 

Confirm

• Parking availability or distance to where truck will park
• Review access doorways, stairs, and think about any large items that you may have assembled in a room (Ikea Wardobe for example!)
• Minimum notification time for your landlord, often 1 month ahead

Also consider what you want to take with you, items you may want to donate and what items you want to put into storage if required.  If you want to donate or dispose of items begin that process asap and take a look at our guide with useful tips and local charities.  But you don’t want to leave that until your move day!  Plan a spring clean well in advance.  Your moving company will ask you which items you wish to move when they quote you. It is important to know what is coming.

Starting the process can be simple! Familiarise yourself with your current and new home or office.  If you are in a shared apartment or office building, talk to  your building management at both locations, current and new to learn the rules and restrictions for moving.

Confirm:

• Time allocations for moving in/out  at both properties.
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• Parking availability or distance to access
• Review building access doorways, stairs, service elevators etc.
• Minimum notification time for your landlord, often 1 month ahead

Also consider what you want to take with you, items you may want to donate and what items you want to put into storage if required.  If you want to donate or dispose of items begin that process asap and take a look at our guide with useful tips and local charities.  But you don’t want to leave that until your move day!  Plan a spring clean well in advance.  Your moving company will ask you which items you wish to move when they quote you. It is important to know what is coming.

Picking the right moving team is more than just picking the lowest price.  You want a business who is fully insured, will safely move your items and be upfront about any additional fees, or even better guarantee you a set price so there are no surprises on the day.

To find the perfect mover you need to ask the right questions.

We recommend you ask any potential moving company the following questions:

• Are you an insured moving company and how long have you been in business?
• Are my items insured and protected?
• Do you offer safe storage services, both short and long term?
• Can you dispose of items, furniture and items that are no longer required at the next address?
• Do you have moving supplies for packing available for purchase?
• Is the quoted price all inclusive or will other costs be incurred?
• Have your your movers had a police check and been fully trained?
• Will I have one dedicated customer service contact throughout the process to help me finalise my plans and answer any
• questions I may have? 

There are quite literally thousands of moving companies available for hire but only a handful of those are professional and experienced.  We recommend you do some research, then reach out to 2 or 3 of the highest rated moving companies, to get an effective quote comparison.

Your quote should clearly indicate all charges to be paid and any additional fees that could occur during your move.  Don’t be fooled by cheap quotes!  Quite often those moving companies “WILL” add additional fees throughout the move!  These can often can add up to much more than your other quotes and can create a negative experience or nightmare situation.

We also recommend you look for a moving company with a culture that is based on safety and customer service.  A well prepared removal business will train and support their movers to ensure they meet high industry standards.  They are efficient and professional in their approach and make you feel comfortable to have them in your home.  Online Reviews are fantastic to help in your search.

Once you have chosen your moving company based on the best reviews and quote, proceed to confirm your booking.

With your moving day and times locked in there is still much to do! We have compiled a breakdown list for you to print out and tick off below.

Week By Week Moving Preparation List!

This step is actually a big one!  Packing your home always takes longer than you might think!  Allocate more time than you expect and aim to be finished well before moving day so you have time to focus on final details.

These steps include:

• Buying packing boxes, tape and packing paper
• Identifying any fragile items that may need professional packing
• Consider how you will move personal valuables and how you will keep any important documents handy in case you need them
• Labelling items to be donated or disposed of with a sign or Post It note so they can be separated from the belongings coming with you
• Identify what items you will leave out for the final night and moving day – (Jug, utensils, bedding etc)
• Don’t be hesitant to ask for help if you feel like your deadline is coming up too fast.  It happens a lot more than you think! We are here to help!