Moving home can be both stressful and expensive, especially if you are a renter. The good news is you can find some ways to save as much money as possible when moving rental homes in the post below.
Find a good moving company
First of all, if you want to save money when you move from one rental property to another, you must work with a great value moving company. Of course, some people try and move their entire life’s possessions all by themselves in their own regular vehicle, but if you add up the time, effort and fuel this takes it rarely works out as a saving.
Additionally, by using professional residential movers you can ensure that all your items are properly insured in transit, so if anything does happen you will be covered. Not to mention the fact that because movers will do all the heavy lifting for you, you’ll have plenty of energy to unpack and get your house in order once you arrive.
Pack well ahead of time to avoid paying for more removal days than necessary
You can also save money when working with a professional mover by ensuring that you have everything properly packed up and labelled before they arrive on a moving day. Indeed, you might be surprised as to how many people just put this off and then end up having their moving team wait for them, something that delays the whole process, and means they have to pay for extra time with their professional movers!
A big part of this is taking the time to declutter your items before the move. The sooner you do this the better, as you can often sell old items that you no longer want and help offset the cost of the move.
Save on food and consumables by making a moving kit
During the stress, and business of moving it’s easy to fall back on the convenience of takeout food and drinks when you get hungry or need a break. However, Starbucks and McDonald’s can really add up if you are buying them for the whole family over a couple of days. That is why it’s a much better idea to create your own moving kit with consumables and equipment you’ll need to access before your boxes are unpacked.
Include coffee, and tea bags, a kettle, spoons, and mugs. You may also wish to add instant cup noodles which make for a fast and energizing snack, along with cereal and protein bars and other snacks to keep you going throughout the day.
Avoid late fees on bills from your last property by promptly updating your address
Last, of all, a great money-saving tip for those moving from one rental property to another is to make sure that you promptly update your address with any utilities providers. Luckily you can do this as you give them your financial readings when you leave the property which will prevent you from becoming responsible for the new tenant’s bills.
Once you have updated your address you will ensure that you avoid any unwanted and expensive late fees, and your utilities providers will be able to contact you directly to pay off any outstanding balance.