According to research date from the Australia Bureau Statistics(ABS), the Sydney population is steadily growing at a rate of 4.95% since the 2011. That is a staggering 5.64 million people by the end of June 2018.
It is no wonder why Sydney is the most populated city in the Australia. Sydney is also the 12th most expensive city in the world with high property prices.
There are millions of people who move in and out of Sydney annually however, there seems to be more people moving into Sydney and becoming a Sydneysider then there are people relocating out of Sydney.
With such a high number of moves taking place in such a densely populated area. There are bound to be some bad relocations stories. To make your interstate relocation a successful one. Here are 5 steps to a happy interstate move.
- Have your belongings all packed and labelled
The first way to a happy interstate move, would be pack and label everything that you will be moving. Remember, if you want to start in a new location feeling fresh and excited. Then this part is indeed the most important part of all because imagine if you have boxes and boxes of unlabelled and uncategorised items everywhere. How are you going to find that one item that you need when you arrive at your new destination? That why it is extra important that you start off feeling calm and also a sense of control by correctly organising and labelling your items. It’s tough cramming a 3-bedroom house into boxes and then a truck. So, whatever you don’t need declutter and throw out. Organisation equals control.
- Pack your essentials
Now Imagine, you arrive in Sydney or at your new destination of choice. Then you receive a phone call from your professional interstate removalists who had a terrible accident when they mounted a curb and the landed sideways. Writing off your contents in the truck. It would be very bad luck if this had happened but it could happen. In this scenario, you would be in some serious trouble. Given the situation, the best thing you could do in this situation is to always remember to pack some essentials and carry it with you to your new destination. That way if anything happens were to happen to your removalist or belongings, you still have some vital essentials to get you through at least 3 to 5 days. Enough for you to sort out the problem you are having. That way you are still feeling a little positive about resolving the problem at hand.
- Get several Quotes
The worst feeling to have in a stressful time is a feeling of being ripped off. So, know what you are in for. Get quotes in writing and if you can get final price quotes. Sure, there may be some additional charges for toll fees or over time fees. However, try and minimise these charges by communicating with the removalist beforehand and understanding the charges. Also, in any situation always go for at least a second quote so you know the ball park figure of what your move will cost. There are plenty of valuable resources including directories, internet searches and even comparison services out there.
- Buy Transit Insurance
Almost everyone buys contents insurance to cover the cost of your items should something go wrong at home. So why shouldn’t you purchase cover for your belongings whilst your moving. In fact, it is even more important to buy transit insurance during a move because statistically more things can go wrong during a move then they can with furniture sitting idle at home. The question is ‘would you hand over $50000 of furniture and invaluable personal items to someone in the hope that it would arrive safe in one piece at the other end?’ The fact is that there is always a risk. However, the best way is to cover yourself so if something does go haywire then at the very least you will get compensated for your loss. Even if that’s not enough to cover for you loss but it will make it at least easier to digest if something did happen to all your valuable life possessions you’ve actually worked hard to pay for.
- Choose the right interstate removalists in Sydney
When you are moving in or out of Sydney, make sure you find interstate removalists Sydney that frequently travel through the Sydney area. That way they know the route because they’ve travelled it hundreds, if not thousands of times before. Making your move more efficient. It is always best to do your own due diligence before selecting the right interstate mover to do your job. Always speak to them in person and get a sense of the type of person or company they are, get things covered in writing and always check for online reviews to get a sense of what their previous customers are saying. Every removalist is bound to have some negative reviews, its all part of the parcel, I would be warier if they had a 100% satisfaction rate. But with this in mind use your own judgement and trust your interaction with the moving company and your gut feeling.
By keeping the above 5 steps in mind, you will have the confidence to tackle your big move and well on your way to a happy interstate move. Good Luck!
As the population in Sydney increases and the city becomes denser in established areas, Sydneysiders are becoming more accustomed to walking further and for longer as part of their every health and wellbeing regime. Walking is a great way to exercise and get fit without becoming aware of your efforts, walking to work provides a great opportunity to relax the mind whilst building positive fitness endurance.