{"id":8661,"date":"2018-04-04T03:53:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T03:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=8661"},"modified":"2018-04-06T06:50:43","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T06:50:43","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-move-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/real-estate\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-move-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to move house?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Moving house is a stressful, exciting life event, but there are countless variables to consider when choosing a moving company to prevent any hidden costs from sneaking onto your invoice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VIEW.com.au recommend the following key things to consider when choosing a company, plus some approximate costs for different aspects of moving.<\/p>\n<p>Services offered by moving companies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Packing<\/li>\n<li>Unpacking<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Secure storage<\/li>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Pet and vehicle transportation<\/li>\n<li>Choose a quality brand who can customise your experience by integrating the multiple services you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you should ask when requesting a quote<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask how the company plans on looking after your items, and be cautious if they can\u2019t answer. A good moving company should be able to explain exactly what wrapping materials they\u2019ll use to look after your possessions, and how they\u2019ll pack the boxes and the truck to minimise the risk of damage.<\/p>\n<p>Cost depends on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you\u2019ll be moving: Heavy vs. small items<\/li>\n<li>How much you\u2019ll be moving<\/li>\n<li>How far you\u2019re moving: interstate vs. local<\/li>\n<li>Access to and from your old and new houses<\/li>\n<li>Heavy items need more hands to help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have many heavy items, you\u2019ll want three movers so two can carry heavy items together, while the other can pack and continue moving through other rooms. Having an extra mover will add to your cost within some companies who charge per person. Good companies will determine how many people you\u2019ll need just by discussing the move with you, and they won\u2019t charge you extra for having more people, it will all be included in the quote.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways to save.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pack small things yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pros: Use your own linens to pack crockery and trinkets and place them into boxes. Then all you\u2019ll need to pay for is the movers to move the boxes and your large furniture items.<\/p>\n<p>Cons: You\u2019re not a trained removal expert, and broken plates and ornaments may occur after your home-made packing attempt. Unless you\u2019re confident in your ability to prevent breakages, it\u2019s best to leave it to the experts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unpack boxes yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pros: After the movers set down all your furniture and boxes, they can leave you to it while you set to work unpacking your new home. If you\u2019ve got plenty of time on your hands, and don\u2019t get overwhelmed easily, this is an option for you.<\/p>\n<p>Cons: If you\u2019re starting a new job the day after you move house or the thought of boxes taking up 80 per cent of your new house overwhelms you, paying for an unpacking service may be the right option for you.<\/p>\n<p>For an entire two-bedroom house, unpacking services are as little as $500; a small cost to pay to eliminate a week of stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unexpected events can occur even during local moves, such as traffic collisions. Even if you only have one box of fragile, sentimental possessions, enquire about insurance for these goodies. Insurance isn\u2019t automatically factored into a quote, so make sure you ask for it.<\/p>\n<p>Moving house doesn\u2019t need to be costly and stressful, so shop around for a reputable moving company to create the most seamless moving experience for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving house is a stressful, exciting life event, but there are countless variables to consider when choosing a moving company to prevent any hidden costs from sneaking onto your invoice. VIEW.com.au recommend the following key things to consider when choosing a company, plus some approximate costs for different aspects of moving. 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