Moving house is never a cheap exercise. Once you’ve
made the decision to move the inevitable cavalcade of fees begin to accumulate.
Solicitor fees, estate agent fees, property searches, the list of fees can seem
pretty daunting. But when it comes to the actual move there are a few ways to
save a little.
The most obvious starting point is to look at the
options of either doing the move yourself or hiring a professional removals
company. There is also a compromise option of using a man with a van which is
becoming ever more popular. For each of these choices look at the costs and
think about the quantity of items you need to move. Are you happier leaving the
whole job to someone else or are you keen to pitch in a bit? Distance is also a
factor to consider. Do you need a large removals van to get all your furniture
across the other side of the country in one go or will a small van be all you
need to move in your local area? Whichever option you go for there are some great
ways to save a little.
First things first, get rid of things you no longer
need. You’ve either got to move yourself or pay for someone else to move
everything in your house, so there’s no better time to reduce the load. Check
with removal firms or van hire companies if there is a cheaper period in which
to make your move. Assuming you have flexibility on move dates this is possibly
one of the easiest ways to save money. Even offering flexibility on the time of
day could help get you a bit of a deal.
If you use the services of a removals firm get a
breakdown of their charges beforehand. It may be possible to identify areas you
are happy to cut out and sort yourself, such as help with packing or packing
materials etc. Get a fixed price and make sure it’s all you need. Is the piano
catered for (should you have one) or are you likely to get hit with an extra
charge if itwas overlooked in the initial quote? If you have some very large items
like boats, motorbikes etc, check how the costs add up. Is it more cost effective
to hire a trailer and move them yourself? When you are considering large items
quiz the removals firm over
insurance. This is possibly the main divide between paying professionals or
going cheap. There’s no benefit penny pinching to find an expensive item gets
badly damaged and there’s no one to claim off. If you use a man with a van or simply hire a van
it’s always worth checking to see if your regular insurance with cover the move
or if indeed you can pay a small fee to cover it.
Most importantly - be organised. Pack things well
in advance and start disassembling large items of furniture as it saves a lot
of panic on the day. Avoid rushing as these are the moments things get broken,
torn or scratched. You are best taking your time labelling, boxing and
protecting sharp edges on things which could easily put a mark in something else
as they move about on the van.
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