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Deciding to make an interstate move is the easy part if you plan to hire one of the professional tip movers. The problem now is how you can fully prepare for it to ensure that everything goes perfectly as planned. With several things that need to be handled all at once, the actual relocation can be quite stressful.

To achieve your out-of-state move with a smile, here’s how you should do it.

1. Create a plan

Before you even begin, create a plan for how you will be organizing your interstate move. Decide on the maximum amount you plan to spend on your move and who will be helping you with packing and unpacking. The key here is to stick to the large plans first so that you don’t get overwhelmed by the nitty-gritty details of your relocation.

While these two tips are for when you arrive at your new place, including them in your initial planning stages will help ensure that these are already in place well ahead of time:

· Ensure that the new home is move-in ready.

There’s nothing worse than having no electricity or water on your move-in day. Make sure to transfer all your home services and utilities ahead so that you can rest after a tiring day of unloading and unpacking.

· Set aside an emergency bag for your essentials.

In case your belongings arrive later than expected, having an emergency bag with you will ensure that you still have access to what you need.

2. Hire a removal service

You should know by now that an interstate move is a difficult job that you cannot effectively handle on your own, and is thus better left to professionals. The success of your relocation depends greatly on selecting the right removal partner for the job.
 

If you don’t want your savings to disappear like magic, do some research and get a good interstate removalist on the Gold Coast who gives you the best value for money. Remember that,compared to a local house move, an interstate move may cost you more. The cost of your relocation may depend on the following factors:

· The distance of the move

· The volume  of belongings for transport

· The nature of any extra services you’ve requested

Ask the Right Questions

Make sure to ask your removalist whether they will subcontract your move to a different company. If they will, your household items may be placed in separate trucks. This means that your belongings may arrive at different times at your new place. Also find out how your goods will be moved interstate (e.g. via the road or via the rail).

Check for Compliance

Interstate movers have regulations, which means that they should be able to provide you with the following things to show their compliance:

· Up-to-date registration

· Motor vehicle insurance

· Worker’s compensation insurance

· Liability insurance

If you’re still in doubt, you can always check customer reviews to ensure that they are a recognized and trusted business.

3. Take inventory and minimize the number of items to be moved

The volume  of household items that you plan to take with you will have the biggest impact on your transportation cost. Use a “keep, donate or throw out” approach when going through your household items. Once you’ve decided what to bring with you, you can then donate, sell or place in long-term storage those other items you can’t bring with you.

Consider reducing your belongings further by taking only those things that you’ll use in the near future. Also, get removal quotes ahead of time to have a clearer picture of how much it will cost you.

4. Be familiar with your delivery spread

If this is your first interstate move, you’ll probably think that the moving truck will arrive at your new home early. That’s not how it works. A standard practice in the industry is to give you a delivery spread spanning a few days between when your goods are collected and when you can expect your belongings to arrive.

You can somehow control your delivery spread by setting up your loading date. However, the extent of your delivery spread is also subject to other variables such as the time of year, the move distance, and the number of items.

Relocating to another state requires much planning and coordination with your removal service. Doing your research in advance will also help you get the right mindset to prepare efficiently for your big move. But more than anything, the key to a happy interstate move is to not let stress get the best of you!

AUTHOR BIO

John Pfeiffer has been the proud owner of Ashtons Removals for over 41 years. His attention to detail, a product of his accountancy background, and his emphasis on training and empowering his team members, has ensured the vast number of Gold Coast families who have been moved by Ashtons Removals, have had their furniture and effects moved undamaged and with minimum fuss.

 

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