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How to move house on a budget
Simplify moving house with these budget-friendly hacks to get you into your new home.
Moving house can be a stressful process. As well as packing and unpacking items, signing contracts, cleaning, and getting the household organised, there’s the actual move to still consider.
As well as your home contents, you may be looking to move over household products and services – changing over your internet, gas, electricity, and other services, which can all take up a considerable amount of time and money.
To try and simplify the process of moving, here’s some tips on how to keep the move smooth, convenient, and affordable so you can start enjoying life in your new abode.
Tips for cheaper and easier ways to move house
Use recycled boxes for packing
Moving house doesn’t mean you should have to buy big boxes you’ll never use again. Wrap fragile items in other materials you already have, such as sheets, blankets and pillowcases.
Consider checking with your local supermarket, retail and hardware stores or online communities for free boxes and bags for moving. Not only will it cut on moving costs, but it’s also much better for the environment – and you can then pass on the favour to another person moving!
Plan your move in advance
Moving house can be stressful, with lots of items to remember to tick off the list. Don’t make paying internet, electricity, and energy bills at two homes one of them.
To make things easier for yourself, and potentially save on the amount of time it will take to move all items and connections, make sure to book your move well in advance rather than having to call multiple companies and having the same conversation.
Don't spend hours on the phone with multiple providers. Image: Getty
Declutter ahead of time
Be sure to pack well ahead of moving day to avoid extra time being frazzled on the day, which can add up if you get movers who charge an hourly rate. Consider decluttering the items you no longer want or need ahead of packing day so that everything that is in the home is coming with you. And you never know – you just may be able to get a few dollars for those items you are passing on.
Also, remember to label your boxes clearly and make sure they aren’t too heavy, so your movers know where to put everything in your new home.
DIY on moving day
If you have the ability, hiring your own vehicle to move your contents from one dwelling to another can potentially help save on moving costs. RACV members can save on vans, utes and trucks.
Declutter items ahead of time so you know exactly what is coming with you to your new home. Image: Supplied
Have a plan for issues before they arise
Are there jobs that need to be done in your old or new home ahead of time? Rather than waiting until later, when there may be a bigger problem that can cause headaches and a considerable amount of time and money, nip those home maintenance jobs in the bud.
With Arcline Move, you can easily get quotes for home jobs like getting smoke alarms installed, plumbing or electrical work, or getting a locksmith to get new keys sorted before moving day with RACV Trades.
Additionally, making sure you have adequate home insurance*, home security and emergency home assistance can potentially help save if there are bigger issues down the track.
