How to save money when moving house – Money saving tips when moving home
Using our money saving tips on how to save money when moving house will ensure that you are doing the right things to cut the cost of your house removal right down. The size and nature of your move will reflect the overall price you will have to pay. Listed below are some simple money saving tips when moving home.
[icon icon=”list” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]Stay organized and make lists
Organization is the key for an efficient and successful move. The more efficient you are, the less you will have to pay. When you have organized every aspect of your move and know exactly how much it is all going to cost, only then will you be able to save on your move. Make lists on task that you can complete and try to stick to them
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[icon icon=”check” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″]De-clutter & donate
If you have sentimental and valuable items hold on to them. However if you find tons of items you forgot about, give them away or donate them on to your local charities. This will save you time and money when moving home.
- Donate any unused or unwanted items such as furniture and books to local charity shops, this will help to reduce the weight and volume of items to be moved.
- Give away unwanted clothes to friends or family, alternatively donate them to a clothing bank.
- You may have older children who have grown out of alot of their toys, unused toys are often found in the loft.
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[icon icon=”truck” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″] Have a Home Clarence
The less stuff you have to move the cheaper the removal will be and the less cluttered your new home will be. Arranging a house clearance prior to your home removal will help to minimize the belongings that you have to move. Check through your rooms, garage, attic, basement and collect up all those items, furniture, clothes, old electronics and books that are unusable or not in a good enough condition to donate. Our house clearance team will take all items and dispose of them at designated, environmentally friendly waste disposal sites.
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[icon icon=”home” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″] Arrange a House Removal
When considering how to save money when moving house it’s ok to consider low cost house removal firms, but make sure you are hiring a reputable moving company, sometimes the cheapest option is not always the best. It is important to check that your house removal company has a good reputation and are capable of completing your move to the highest standard. Recommendations from friends or family members are always a good idea. Most house removal companies will always work to a customers budget and needs, so never give up trying to negotiating with them. Be honest and upfront about exactly what you can afford and have to be moved to the new home. Negotiating should not mean that you have to compromise on the quality of the service you receive.
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[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”simple” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#000000″ bg_color=”#f48a00″] Other Money Saving Tips
- Ask friends and family to lend a hand packing and unpacking at your new home.
- Be sure that all contracts have been exchange and you have the keys to your new property before the removal men arrive at your new home, this will avoid lengthy waiting times and additional charges.
- Book your move well in advance, many removal companies offer discounts when customers book in advance.
- If moving a short distance moving a few essentials in the boot of your car can help to keep moving costs low.
- If you are completing your own packing be sure every thing is taken down, boxed and ready for when the removal men arrive. If things are not ready your moving company may not take it and apply additional waiting charges.
- If possible avoid moving on Friday’s, as this can be a busy day for removal companies.
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If you are moving home and need some help
Your tips are very helpful and should be followed by everyone that needs guide and help with relocation. As we all know that it’s very stressful thing to move to a new place and every bit of help should be appreciated. I am surely going to share your post with my friends to spread all the helpful info you put out. Thanks!