How To Save Money When Moving House

You’ve signed the contract and are all set to move into your new home in a few weeks. The process has been stressful, and you want to avoid that stress as much as possible when it comes to moving day. Between now and then, you can do little things to ensure a seamless transition into your new home – one that saves you pennies!

Moving house can be a time-consuming business, but it doesn’t have to be money-consuming too. Here are 4 ways to save money when moving house, and they’re a lot simpler than you think!

This advice is always given but not always taken. You should plan ahead and consider all costs before moving. That way, you’re more likely to account for all expenses and avoid panic buying last minute.

There are several ways to plan effectively. Create an inventory. Set daily reminders of things that need to be done. You should plan your move two months prior to move-in day and carry out tasks accordingly.

Let’s consider move-in day itself. You should plan to:

Only by doing these things will you save money on potentially lost items or property damage, if you should forget to lock up properly.

Yes, a takeaway in your old home in the final days is very tempting; especially when you’re busy and cooking is the last of your priorities. However, using up food in your fridge, freezer, and cupboards could help save a lot of money.

Prepare meals in advance and try your best to eat food that has been opened or isn’t sealed properly, or use up heavy tins. This will mean that there are fewer boxes to pack and reduce waste. You could even be proactive and order a shop to your new home on the day of arrival to avoid eating out in the first few days.

Where there is too much food to get through, consider donating to a homeless shelter.

By getting your removals team to conduct a survey prior to your move, they can adequately assess which size  vehicle  is appropriate for the day.

Remember, costs are related to the size of your move. You don’t want to pay for more than you need or, even worse, waste more money having to hire another van, more staff, or performing multiple journeys.

Decluttering your home will make the cost of removal cheaper. As stated, smaller moves will require you to pay less, so it’s finally time to discard those useless items you’ve hoarded over the years.

Consider throwing away unloved, damaged, or unneeded items. You could even make extra cash by conducting a garden sale for unwanted clothes or other home items in good condition. This will cut down on how many boxes you need for your move and prevent you from paying more to transport items that will probably be dumped in the attic!

There are several more ways to save money when moving house, and O’Grady’s Transport & Removals are happy to help where possible. We offer removal boxes at affordable rates and for hire. That way, you don’t have to worry about buying  packing materials  in bulk for a one-off move.

Contact us today  on  02 6681 4174  or email  admin@ogradysremovalist.com.au  for top quality removals in Ballina, Lismore, and throughout the Northern Rivers in NSW.