Moving home is one of the most expensive things to do and will probably ever be in your lifetime so saving money where you can is essential. We have put together this handy list of money saving tips to help you along the way and make moving home a bit more affordable. For anyone with little ones, you might also find it useful to read this short guide on moving home with young children as it can help you plan more efficiently and avoid extra costs.
Pick time/date carefully
When choosing when to move it is important that you get the time and date just right. If you pick too early or too late on a weekday you are running the risk of hitting rush hour traffic. Weekends are always busy. Not to mention, summer holidays being a desirable time to move but also busy. If you are considering a seasonal move, the advice on moving over Christmas can help you prepare for potential delays or scheduling issues that might affect your budget.
We don’t believe there is any perfect time to move but if you choose a weekday at midday in winter or spring you are likely to find more removal options and competitive prices. If you are moving during uncertain circumstances, you might also find it helpful to look at guidance on moving during coronavirus which highlights how to avoid unnecessary complications or extra spending.
Declutter
Decluttering is a must when it comes to saving money. If you do this before obtaining a removal quote you will know exactly how much you need to move and therefore your quote will be as accurate as possible.
Sell unused furniture
When decluttering there are likely to be some items that are just too good to throw away. Consider selling any unused furniture or clothes on reseller sites or look for your nearest car boot sale. Selling items that you no longer need will raise funds towards your move and sometimes more to furnish your new home.
Don’t splash out unnecessarily
Moving home can be extremely exciting and it may be tempting to start buying new things for your home. We recommend holding off until you move in or you will be racking up extra expenses when it comes to removal services.
Get quality packing materials
When you are looking for packing materials, be sure to look at getting some that are good quality. Good quality packing materials will protect your items in transit, not only in your removals van but also to and from your new home, so it is important that it is done correctly so nothing gets damaged.
Reuse and recycle supplies
If you can seek out people in your community that have boxes from a previous move you can use these to save money on buying new. Also, if you have any old newspaper that you can use to wrap items in, this will also help and save money on buying packing paper.
Do your own cleaning
When you move out of your existing home you can save money by doing your own cleaning. This applies to your new home when you move in. It can be time consuming and it is not for everyone; it all depends on how much you value your time. Hiring a cleaner to do this for you will be quicker but it will be an added expense to add to your move.
We hope that these tips will give you some added relief in the current cost of living crisis.
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