How to Organize, Plan and Prepare for a Household Move in Adelaide

• Even if you have very little time, a few minutes spent planning and
organizing the basics can help you make the best use of the time you do
have.
• If you have more time, you can plan more carefully and possibly save
money and time down the road.
Consider the distance you will be moving.
Moving across town may be something you can do yourself, using a rented
truck for the largest items. Moving longer distances or moving to a new
country may require that you ship items with a mover. Indeed, the farther the
distance, the better off you are having reputable professionals take care of
everything, including your pets.
• For overseas moves, remember there will be such issues as customs and
bio-security clearances, appropriate shipping methods, and storage
issues on arrival.
Assess your budget.
Will you hire somebody to move your belongings or rent a truck and do the
job yourself? Do you have money saved up? Do you still have time to set aside
the money you will need? Will an employer cover part of the cost of
relocating?
• If your employer is assisting you, make sure that everything is in
writing, including any variations agreed upon verbally or otherwise.
Things do go wrong, and you need the written confirmations to ensure
that you get reimbursed appropriately.
• Written records are also vital when dealing with professional movers.
Be sure that you get a signed-off contract, that you have read all the fine
print, and that you have full inventory lists checked and signed off by
both you and the removal company.
Allow some overlap.