Who To Notify Before Your Move?
So you are changing your address and need to know who should you contact? We, at Paul’s Removals Melbourne are very much into making lists and careful planning. In fact writing everything down helps both you and your moving company Melbourne and is crucial so our removals men know what goes where. However, you can use the pen for more than marking boxes and ticking tasks off our lovely moving house checklist. You can also plan who to contact before your move and that doesn’t just include your friends and family. Obviously there are institutions and companies that need to be informed of your planned move. Remember to arrange all your mail to be forwarded to your new address before the quick pick movers arrive. That will save you the headache to try and chase your mail plus it is also annoying for the new owners to receive your mail. So here is a number of organisations that need to know of your move. Your bank or building society; Your employer; Your insurance company – property, contents, life and/or health insurer, etc.; Credit card companies; Council rates; Water, electricity, gas, TV and Internet Providers; Doctor, dentist, hospital, clinic, local surgery etc.; Schools, clubs or organisations you belong to; The library; Australian Taxation Office; Your union or association; Pension fund; Australian Electoral Commission; Friends, colleagues, neighbours and relatives; You can inform them via the post, by printing small change of address cards, or by calling them directly. If you go with the cards make sure your old address is also present as well as your new address. Image Source: Katie...
Read MoreYour Guide To Carton Markings
At Paul’s Removals Melbourne we have given you so far quite a few tips on what to do when you are moving homes and what NOT to do. If you take a look at all our previous materials, you will notice one thing that stands out. We always advise you to use quality materials when packing for relocation. Even if you are able to pack a box that can be dropped from 1,5 metres without any harm to the items inside, it will be all to waste if the box and the materials used to seal it are of poor quality. The items will get smashed, despite all your best efforts. Don’t put the horse before the carriage and invest in some quality carton boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape and only after that you can go master your packing skills. Our years of experience have shown that satisfying with the second best quality is a no-no. One way to know whether your cardboard box is good enough, is to buy boxes specifically designed for removal purposes. It sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Well as much as it does we’ve had, a couple of times, moved various items in boxes designed for TV’s, washing machines and ovens. This puts your items in greater risk of damage. Make sure the boxes are sturdy and of appropriate size. We advise you to buy smaller boxes. Filling big boxes to the brim, doesn’t make your job easier, doesn’t make ours and if anything, can make the box so heavy that it cracks open at the bottom. Also look for carton boxes that suit your needs – they need to have the appropriate marking and...
Read MoreMore Common Relocation Mistakes
1. Choosing the wrong removals company… Or not choosing one at all. Don’t get us wrong, we know you are handy and capable to deal with things yourself, but if you are inexperienced, chances are a lot of things can get wrong at the wrong time. Paul’s professional removalists have seen all kinds of relocations and we know how stress takes its toll on our clients. It is not easy to leave your home and it is not easy to deal with these emotions while you have to think about boxes, labelling, dismantling, heavy-lifting and unloading. How about you enjoy the ride to your new home, while we take care of all that? How do you know if a removals company is good enough? – they are licensed; – they provide a large variety of removal services and offer discounts on booking multiple services; – they are insured; – they have positive reviews on the net; – they are easily contacted; – they provide tailored quotes to suite your needs; – they let you help; – they work on weekends, holidays and odd hours; – no hidden charges – their terms and conditions are clear; 2. Lack of labels. Repeat after us: “there is no such thing as too many labels”. Planning and labelling are essential to any relocation. We advise you to use colour dots and a variety of labels to help you distinguish your boxes and to know which box goes where. It is also important to make a note if any of your boxes contains fragile items. 3. Not thinking about the commute. When was the last time you got stuck in traffic? I am sure this dampened your mood. Make sure you avoid peak hours. You can always schedule your move on a Saturday or Sunday – we won’t charge you extra for coming on a weekend. This way you won’t even have to take a day off work. 4. Taking more items than you need; If it is something you haven’t used in months or even years and you are never planning to use, but just take because you can’t throw away, you are by yourself. Remember, just a few items make all the difference between one truck and two! 5. Over-filled boxes and suitcases. Filling your boxes and cases to the brim, makes them heavy, this will slow down the movers and if the bottoms of the boxes are not secured by cross-taping, it might just cause damage to the items inside. Read more about our packing guidelines. Image Credits: Commons...
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