How to Organize, Plan and Prepare for a Household Move in Adelaide
Extra equipment rental: If you are moving a lot of stuff you may want the conveniences of a dolly, loading ramp, mattress and furniture covers, and so on. Before you add this item to your budget, ask the truck rental company if these extras are included in the fee. Incidentals: Add in an extra contingency amount just in case the price of gas goes up or if you end up needing to make some extra stops along your route. It is always better to build extra costs in up front. Travel to New Home If you are moving your car along with a moving truck or van, you will need to add in costs for transportation, lodging along the way, your meals, and more. Transportation: If you are moving a car in addition to a moving van, add in the costs for fuel and maintenance fees, such as oil, fluids and a check-up. If you prefer, divide these costs into separate line items. Lodging: Research your stops along your moving route and find out how much lodging will cost. Determine the number of nights and the room rates ahead of time. Use a tool such as Expedia for rates, availability, and booking. Meals: Calculate an average cost per meal per person including drinks and snacks. Child or pet care: If you require any additional services to care for members of your family either before or after your move, you should include that cost in your budget. Temporary housing: Will you and your family require temporary shelter at your final destination before your home is ready? If so, you will need to factor in those costs. Packing and Storage Fees
While it might be difficult to determine how much packing supplies you need, it is a good idea to add in an amount anyway. Boxes: Determine the number of moving boxes you will need. If you cannot find these for free, then there is a cost involved. Wrapping materials: You will want to protect your breakables with protective bubble wrap or newspapers. Packing materials: You will need markers or labels to mark your moving boxes, which will help you keep organized. Do not forget packing tape to seal your boxes. Mattress covers/padding: If you are using a moving company, they usually provide these supplies at no cost, but double check to be sure. Storage fees: If you will need storage space before, during, or after the move, then contact a few storage companies and use the highest price if you have not yet decided on which storage facility you will use. Extra insurance: If you are storing valuables, include extra insurance to make sure your goods are covered. Moving costs: These are costs to move the items from your home to the storage facility. It may be included in a line item above, or the moving company may allow you one additional stop at no extra cost. Selling Home or Moving from Rental Consider the costs of selling your home or costs involved in leaving your rental property. Commission: If you are selling your home, keep in mind that you will likely have to pay a commission fee to your broker or agent. Selling fees: There are additional fees such as lawyer fees, title fees, inspections, appraisals that all factor into the cost of selling your home.
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