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Things To Remember When Moving House

18 February 2022

Moving house can often be an overwhelming experience. There are so many things to organise and settle before moving day arrives that it’s no wonder many of us end up forgetting something important. To prevent any delays, take a look at our top 7 things to remember when moving house.

1. Book Your Removalist In Advance

Booking your removalist early is crucial to ensure that your moving day goes smoothly and you have the help you need. Removalists tend to get busy and it is easy to miss out on your choice of removalists on your moving day if you try to book too late.

2. Start Packing Early

Starting your packing several weeks before you are due to move out will go a long way to helping keep your stress levels down. There’s nothing more anxiety-inducing than trying to pack up an entire home the day or two before you are due to move. Be sure to label boxes as you go and leave essential items like your toiletries and kettle until last.

3. Don’t Forget To Set Up Utilities Before You Move

It’s easy to forget to set up your utilities at your new home, especially when you consider how many other things you have to organise. However, there’s nothing worse than getting to your new home to discover that you have no power and subsequently, no hot water. Organise your power transfer or new electricity company at least a week before you move as it generally takes a few days for electricity to be set up or transferred. Similarly, make sure you notify your bank, insurance provider and Australia Post that you're moving. See the full list of people to notify here .

4. Take The Chance To Declutter Your Belongings

Moving home is the perfect excuse to take some time to go through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need or never really used. If you're downsizing, this is going to be even more essential. It will also make packing and unpacking an easier process!

5. Organise Pet/Child Care For Moving Day

If you have children or pets, you probably want to organise someone to look after them for the day. Whether you opt for a friend, child care or doggy daycare, getting them out of the house and away from the removalists will make the move that much easier. Knowing that you don’t have to worry about your little ones getting under the removalists feet and potentially getting hurt will take a lot of stress off your shoulders.

6. Budget For Your Move

Many people forget to set a budget for their move and before they know it, they have spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, getting from A to B. Rather than falling into this trap, take an hour to figure out how much you want to spend and what your budget is and then plan your move around those figures. You will likely save yourself a lot of money if you’re paying attention to how much you’re spending and where it’s going.

7. Don’t Forget To Clean The House You’re Moving Out Of

Finally, don’t forget to organise how you’re going to clean your old house. You may choose to pay someone to get it bond cleaned, in which case you will want to contact a good cleaning company to book this in. Alternatively, you may choose to clean it yourself - just make sure you set aside enough time to do this.
  While there is always a lot to do when you move house, if you’re well prepared, you should be able to get it all organised and not forget anything important. Having a list of things to remember can also help a lot. If you’re currently in the preparation stages for your upcoming move and you are looking for a professional and reliable removalist to help you get into your new home, we can help. Give us a call  today and see just how the team at O’Grady’s Transport and Removals can support you.

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