The Sydney removalist company, Next Level Removals, has helped many people with the major life event of moving a household interstate. Their years of experience and reputation as one of the best furniture removalists in Sydney make them well qualified to offer the following tips for making interstate moves stress free.
It’s crucial to plan for an interstate move. Now, more than ever, you need to engage the services of experienced and reputable removalists who are experts at dealing with the extra challenges of long-distance moves. You can easily organise a quote online with Next Level Removals. Make sure you book well ahead to make sure the company you want will be available when you need them.
Then you need to get sorting. Preparing for a long-distance move means you have to think hard about what you are going to pack up and take. It’s a great time to declutter, and getting rid of stuff you no longer need will significantly cut down on moving costs. You can also feel good about helping others if you donate unwanted items to a worthy cause.
It’s a great idea to use professional packers and unpackers. The best removalists in Sydney team at Next Level Removals can pack up your home in one day. Professionals packers are trained in the art of packing to avoid breakages – even more critical in long-distance moves – and when your goods arrive at the new address, they can unpack and set up your new home while you are still in transit or perhaps recovering from a long drive. This can be a real sanity saver when you are moving a long distance such as Sydney to Brisbane, or Sydney to Melbourne.
When it’s time to pack for the big move, make sure you think ahead and decide which essential items you will need to keep with you, so that you will have them at hand while you’re in transit and before the truck arrives at your destination. These include personal documents such as your driver’s licence, passport and birth certificate, your bank details and bank cards, and possibly documents like your resume if you’re in the middle of job hunting. Decide what clothes, toiletries and other personal items you’ll need while you’re on the move, and make sure you include ‘must haves’, like your mobile phone and its charger, your laptop or tablet, and any medication you may need.
If you are doing your own packing for the move, think ahead and pack smart. It’s essential to clearly label your boxes with the room they belong to and the items enclosed. It can be useful to colour code the box labels as well, as this makes it even quicker for the removalists to determine which room each box is to be unloaded into. If you want to be really thorough, you can also number the boxes and keep a detailed inventory list of exactly what is in each box (to be included in your ‘essential items’ collection), as well as a priority list of which boxes have to unpacked immediately, and which ones can wait a while.
Moving interstate is a big step for anyone to take. Besides organising the transport of your household goods, there are lots of other things to organise. You’ll need to provide your new address to various organisations such as banks, insurance companies, the tax office and the electoral roll, and have your driver’s licence and car registration updated. New accounts with telecommunication, internet and energy providers will need to be set up and old ones closed. Ensure you have no outstanding bills and you have arranged for the house and/or contents insurance at your new home. It’s a great idea to redirect your mail through the service offered by Australia Post so that membership subscriptions, bills and other mail will get to you. There will always be items turning up from places you’ve forgotten to give your new address to.
The most important thing you can do for a long-distance move is to choose experienced interstate removalists, such as Next Level Removals. Their professional staff will help answer any questions you may have about any aspect of the move and will help you enjoy this exciting change in your life, without the stress that relocating can often involve.
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