So, you’ve decided that the best course for you is on the other side of the country. This is an exciting time for you, but there are a lot of things to consider when moving that far! Find our handy 10 tips listed below.
Get rid of as much stuff as you can before you move interstate! Often people will spend a lot of money and effort on moving items that they don’t actually need, and you could make a bit of extra money from selling those items. It is easy to have a garage sale just before you move, or sell the items to a pawn shop or online. You can also donate to charity before you move.
Make sure you redirect your mail from your old address to your new one before you go, so that you don’t miss anything important. You can download an application to redirect your mail from Australia Post before you move house.
Find a backloader to save money on an interstate removalist. Backloaders pack many peoples’ items into the one truck, thus saving you money on moving interstate by doing a bulk removal using all the room available in the truck.
Save money on furniture removal by simply selling the furniture you have, and buying second hand furniture once you are in your new state, instead of moving anything. It pays to work out if you could save, or even earn money by doing this.
Make sure you book your removalist well before the day you need them. Often interstate removalists can be booked up to a month in advance, so it pays to do your research if you don’t want to pay extra.
Always, always, always do a second thorough check of your old premises after you’ve packed everything, but before you leave, as it is common to forget something in the chaos of moving.
Do an inventory of all your items before you move house, and check this off once you arrive and unpack to make sure nothing is missing.
Make sure you disconnect your phone, gas, water, electricity, internet, and payTV at your old premises, and reconnect these at your new house before you arrive. These will be hard to live without if not.
It helps to know where essentials like your nearest supermarket, hospital, and petrol station are at your new premises, so make sure you do your research before you move interstate, as you may not have internet at home immediately at your new place.
Pack a survival kit to take with you to your new home in case the removalists don’t arrive when you do. Include items such as toiletries, a change of clothes, food and snacks, a torch, and first aid kit.
We hope these tips can help you move interstate with a bit less stress.
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