So you've just made the decision to move interstate, it's a big move with lots of new experiences and adventures to come!
On a practical note, we'd suggest that now's the time to get some move planning started. We know it's probably not high on everyone's top 10 things they enjoy doing, but take it from us, planning your move now, rather than a panicked last-ditch effort to get it done the week before you're due to move - is going to ensure everyone's sanity remains intact.
Most people are surprised to find out their contents aren't necessarily insured for damage during transit by the removalist, or covered in their home and contents insurance.
So you're moving, you've got a date in mind for the move and you're looking around for a suitable furniture removalist.
If you get a couple of quotes (and we recommend you do), you'll notice some differences in how removalists quote, what they charge, how they charge and what they include.
Should you move interstate? Key stats & resources to help you decide
In our experience, a move interstate is usually the result of a big life change - either for personal or work reasons. Or in the case of business - usually as a result of expansion. Either way, getting to a point where you've reached the big decision - to move or not to move - there's a lot of pros and cons to consider. As interstate removalists we've talked to hundreds if not thousands of clients over the years, so we've got a few insights that may be helpful to you in your decision making.
Interstate movers during the period March 2017 - March 2018, gave Queensland the thumbs up with 24,700 moves to the Sunshine State over this period. The popularity of Queensland is nothing new, except for the prior year when Victoria proved to be more popular - but prior to this "Queensland was the biggest gainer for 20 years," said Australian Bureau of Statistics Demography Director, Anthony Grubb.
If you're moving interstate, it’s likely due to a big life change and you will have valuable or irreplaceable items that you need moved egg-spurtly.
Wouldn't it be nice to settle into your new home without anything to worry about? No broken furniture. No missing items. No lost valuables. If you want your move to go off with the least amount of damage, stress, and lost items, then we'd recommend you look at hiring professionals to help with the move itself. We can't help with moving the family, but just about everything else? Including the pets? We sure can!
Moving home can be quite time consuming and involved, so it’s best to start planning your move months in advance. We’d recommend you start looking into which interstate removalists you’ll use even up to three to four months prior to your moving date.
We've put together a short checklist of things you should know or ask about removalists you're considering using: