Preparing to pack up and start a new life somewhere else? Already getting overwhelmed? Moving house does not need to be stressful, so long as you follow a few important steps before and throughout the process.

Here are five essential tips that can make your move as stress-free as possible.

1. Start Planning Now

Begin planning now for a stress-free move. The sooner you start planning, the easier the move itself will be. We recommend that you prepare 6 weeks before your move. Doing so allows you plenty of time and freedom to figure out logistical issues, purchase packing materials, and pack your things without being overly rushed.

2. Switch Over Services

Make a list of all the services and subscriptions that you'll need to switch over to your new address. This step is often forgotten about and left to the very end. However, remembering to switch over your bank accounts, post, and utilities is sure to save you a lot of stress down the road.

3. Book Your Removalists

Book your removalists early on to prepare for your move. Having a highly qualified team of professionals to help you pack up, move furniture and other items, and unpack is essential to any stress-free move. However, this service is in demand, so you should definitely book as soon as you can to ensure they're available for your target moving date.

4. Pack Non-Essentials First

Packing away items that you won't need in the immediate future is a great way to start packing as early as possible. This includes off-season clothing, fine china, extra books, board games, and other objects you won't be digging through boxes to find before the move.

5. Be Deliberate in Packing

When you start packing up your belongings, try to be as deliberate as possible about your labelling and the objects you'll be grouping together. By carefully labelling the contents of each box and what room they're going into, you're making life much easier for both you and your removalists. The unpacking process will go much faster when people don't have to guess what's in each and every box.

You can make things even more stress-free by grouping certain objects together. For example, use trash cans to store cleaning products and other chemicals to avoid contamination, as well as packing shoes back into their original boxes to prevent them from spreading dirt on other items.

We're Here to Help

Our team at New South Wales's Southside Removals & Storage is ready to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. We offer services at every stage, from packing to unpacking. This gives you the freedom you need to settle in your new neighbourhood and to enjoy the process. We're licensed, insured, and highly experienced, so you can count on us to do our part.

If you have any questions about our services or would like to book us for your next move, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can call us on (02) 9525 9937 or fill out our convenient online form. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.