So you found that great apartment or house that you’ve been looking for in Australia. Now it’s time to pack everything you have and take it with you to enjoy your new home. But the moving process can get a little tricky, even when you’re living near the charming gold coast. Packing and unpacking can be a hassle, but there are always ways that simplify it for you. Take a look below at some helpful information and tips that could assist you if you’re about to move.
Start researching moving companies
If only it were easy to do it all alone in Australia! It is possible in some scenarios, but you’re better off getting professional help instead. There are so many removalist gold coast specialists to choose from, just make sure to find one that’s affordable and offers great service. It would be a good thing also to find one that is a member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA). If you manage to find a company that is certified and offers great rates, your moving process will be much easier! Just be sure to read the company’s fine print, refund or damage policies and a list of services then you’re good to go.
Box it up
You’re going to need a lot of boxes depending on the stuff you have and you need different sizes too. Instead of buying new ones, you can save some money and get one for free! Look around and search for them at warehouses, supermarkets and grocery stores and even liquor stores. You can use the wine boxes for your glassware to be organized and protected better. As for your electronics like TVs and such, it’s recommended that you don’t use normal boxes for those. If you still have the original boxes that they came in with, it would be much better because these electronics are very fragile and won’t withstand the trip in normal cardboard boxes. It’s also highly recommended to have a special box or two prepared for your first night after the move; it would save you a lot of effort going through multiple boxes to get the essentials that you need.
Smart moves
There are some little things that you can do that might seem small, but very beneficial for you and your stuff. When you pack your plates, it will be good if you put two plastic or foam disposable plates between your real plates, they would be well protected that way. Always have extra supplies, whether it’s duct tape, scissors, box cutters or even extension cords on you at all times just in case. When it comes to your furniture, it’s always better to plastic or bubble wrap everything, even the cushions. The move can be very dusty and you need your stuff clean and well protected. And speaking of protected, there are a lot of different insects and bugs everywhere in Australia and in the gold coast. So be sure to check your shoes and shake out your clothes, linens and boxes before using them. And if it’s possible, cut little triangle-shaped holes on the sides of your boxes to make handles for anybody that’s carrying them, it would be really helpful and easier to carry that way.
If only it was possible to shrink everything you own like magic and put it all in one bag! But alas, moving can’t be that simple. It can be easier though if you do your research well and prepare the little extra things needed beforehand to make it a lot easier. Good luck with your move and congratulations on your new home!
Check Everything Before You Leave
When the movers are about to take your stuff into your new home, be sure the check if everything has been taken inside. Take note, lifting furniture and appliances are not an easy task, these movers get tired as well, so as a responsible owner of the things they lift and move, be sure the check their performance. Monitor if they left a box in their truck, did they drop a box, did they mishandled an appliance, or if they forgot something from your old home. These are just the basic factors that could happen when moving so be sure to watch out for these and do some quality check.
Once everything is in place in your new home, don’t forget to check again the items in place, see if there’s any broken plates, broken glass, are there any scratches or if there is anything that has been mishandled entirely. You cannot be too sure about the whole process, I know that this might sound like you’re being anxious about anything but believe me that the last thing that all the family or people who move is to have one of their items to be either scratched or damaged regardless if it’s from the handling itself or during the time the items are in the truck and being transported.
Time To Rest
Once everything is all good and in place, then that is the time that you can go ahead and rest, it was a very long day indeed and a well deserved sleep is just what you need, of course after you had dinner, probably from the nearest fast food restaurant since you no longer have the time nor the energy to cook food for yourself. It’s good to see that your stuff has a new home and it’s even better that they all fit into your new space, just like how you envisioned it.
Some say that spreading salt and rice grain before putting in any item at all will give the new house good luck and wealth, this is an old myth but hey, it doesn’t hurt to give it a try! There are people who still do these kinds of stuff and I think it kind of works, so I guess it doesn’t hurt to still believe in it. Let’s face it, moving ain’t easy, but after all of the hardships you overcome then I guess it’s just right that you give yourself a big pat on the back. If only it was possible to shrink everything you own like magic and put it all in one bag! But alas, moving can’t be that simple. It can be made easier though, if you do your research well and prepare the little extra things in advance and seeking help from professional movers. Good luck with your move and congratulations on your new home!
