Moving Articles

Should I hire a moving company or just do it myself?

This is a question that plagues all people on the move. And like most decisions, the answer is different for everyone depending on numerous factors such as time, money, difficulty and complexity of the move. If you're moving across town, a self-move may make more sense than if you're moving across the country. Still, to ensure you're making the best decision, it's a good idea to weigh all options.

So, before we begin to ask ourselves some questions, decide first what your first priority is; money or time or a bit of both. Knowing what is the most important factor will help lead you to a satisfying answer. Read more..

Plan And Organise Your Move

Even after all our moves, from city to city, across the country and even internationally, I still get a little overwhelmed when I think about the next move. To help get a handle on all the things you need to think about, organize and make happen, this handy guide is a great place to start. Once you've read through these steps, you'll see that it isn't really that bad after all. Just remember to keep breathing, stay focussed and try to take time to be excited about the upcoming change. Read more..

How To Hire A Mover

Hiring a moving company can feel a little overwhelming. With so many to choose from, where do you even start? Over our many moves, and with some really bad experiences combined with mostly good ones, we've made the task of hiring movers a little less complicated, simply from learning what we need to know before we sign on the dotted line. Read more..

Moving Insurance

No matter how careful you are in choosing a moving company, accidents can happen. Boxes can be bumped or dropped or shift during transit and no amount of research will guarantee the safe arrival of your goods. What can be controlled is how effective your moving company is at resolving claims and making sure you're adequately covered should an accident occur. Read more...

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