How To Downsize With Class
There are many situations in life when you might be forced to leave your big family house and to downsize significantly. Often when the children abandon the family nest, parents either can’t afford to pay the mortgage and taxes for the property, or don’t see the point of living alone in a big house But how to downsize when you have a lifetime worth of stuff. The amount of clutter accumulated over the years is very often overwhelming. What to do with it all? Is it worth transporting it and if you somehow manage the cost, can you manage to fit it in your new house? Probably not. So here’s how to downsize in style. #1 Plan Ahead We say that a lot and it seems to be our solution to everything, right? Well that’s because it is. Planning ahead will help you keep track of the items you use and you don’t use. Mark your clothes and your stuff and if you haven’t used them in 6 months, you don’t need them. Simple as that. On moving day you won’t be that frustrated when you have to pick this lamp, or that lamp. You will know what you’ve used and what you haven’t and what you haven’t used simply goes. #2 Unload the Emotional Burden Sort out your emotions too. It is true what most people say that there are powerful emotions lurking amidst items we keep. That being said we tend to grow quite attached to things, places and people, even if they no longer do us any good. In such a case sort out your emotions and take a hard look at your belongings. Do you really need to pack, load and pay for an item to be transported and then to unload and unpack it only to find it doesn’t fit your new lifestyle? If the answer is yes, think about whether it really has that much significance to you #3 Start Small De-cluttering is not an easy task and especially if you have accumulated a lot of stuff over the past years, take it one item at a time. No one would really expect you to let go of everything in one day. This is one reason you need to really plan ahead and spend an hour or two a day. Start from a drawer and move on to the garage, attic and basement where you will have more work to do. If you need professional tips and help to organise your move to a smaller home, do not hesitate to give us a call at: 03 8566 7514 and we will give you a free quote,tips on how to prepare your items for our vans and will help you book the removalist service you need. Image Credit:...
Read MoreThree Things We Would Like Our Customers To Know
We always emphasize on the importance of choosing the right company for your relocation. It’s true – choosing the most capable partners for your journey will ensure a smooth move. However, you need to help too. Often, when we are asked to carry a move, we try to inform all our clients about these three crucial things. What Our Removalists Want Customers To Know 1. Estimates. It’s very important for us to get people’s estimates rights when we give them a quote. Most people don’t realize that a single box, or a piece of furniture can make all the difference between one truck and two. It’s very important for them to consider what they’ll take and what they’ll leave PRIOR to the move. This will save them money and will help us give them accurate quotes. 2. Labels. In our company we have a motto – “there can never be too many labels”. That being said its important both for us and for the client if the boxes are labelled correctly. It is crucial for the health of our removalists when there is “Heavy” label, signalling that two people should attempt to lift a single box. In addition, it is also important to mark items as “Fragile”, “This Side Up”, etc. Labels will also guide us as to where to place the box in your new place. If you have utensils in the box, mark them with a Label that says: “Kitchen”. 3. Tips. People shouldn’t worry about tipping our removalists as they are already well-paid for the job and we do not request a tip. Of course, if our clients are happy with the job our removalists have done, they can always tip them a percentage of the whole bill. We usually advice people to tip an amount that can be separated between the people who did the move. If there are three removalists doing the job, best thing to do is to tip them an amount that is divisible by three. If you want to request a removal service, or need more information, call 03 8566 7514 and we will be happy to guide you through our list of services and...
Read MoreNeed to Rush a Big Move? Read This.
Allens Saunders once said: “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans” and we believe truer words have never been spoken! Sometimes we have one thing in mind, but life happens and we just need to adapt and make it work. The same applies when you need to rush a big move during a very limited time frame with no mistakes allowed. These situations as undesirable as they are, usually occur when: A family member had a shift in job duties and needs to quickly move to another city, country or continent; A family member suffered a health condition that require them to move away for better treatment; A relationship break down causes one of the spouses to quickly move out; Issues with landlord – the landlord wants you out before your contract has expired; Rushing a Move: What To Do 1. Start researching for local removalists. Find a removals company that would be willing to carry a move on such a short notice and can fit you in their schedule without ripping you off. Finding the adequate help for your house relocation is one of the most important things to take care of as soon as possible. 2. Get organising quickly. One of the first and most important things you need is to get moving supplies faster than fast, so you can get packing. The supplies you need include: checklist, cardboard boxes, bin bags, tape, scissors, labels, markers, bubble wrap, carton markings (or labels again); 3. Get on with planning and filling a checklist. Filling a checklist may seem like a waste of time, but you will be glad you did, because it will eventually save you more time on the long run (as well as many headaches). That being said you need to quickly write down the things you are taking with you. 4. De-clutter. If you are rushing a big move, you need to get rid of as many items you don’t need, never use and are outdated, worn out and broken down. Give away and dispose as much as you can. Because you need to pack, load, transport, unload, unpack and find place for every thing you take, you need to think about the cost and time it will take you to move everything. Besides, do you really need everything? Now would also be a good time to ask friends and family for assistance. 5. Don’t forget online resources. Keep track of your move, using mobile apps, set reminders, send e-mails and use the web to download and print change of address forms. You can also find online real estate agents that can quickly find you a new place to rent or buy so you have a place to move to; Also put your house up for sale if it is applicable. Hopefully, these few tips give you an idea where to start from. If you need help with rushing a big move, give us a call: 03 8566 7514. We will try to fit you in our schedule as soon as possible. We work weekends, holidays, odd hours at no extra...
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