Mosman property is some of the most sought after in Australia.
If you are thinking it may soon be time to upsize, downsize or move out of the area, you no doubt have a lot to consider. Moving house in Sydney is a big job but with a little forethought and careful planning it need not be too challenging.
Here’s how to pack up and move house with the minimum of stress.
Find your removalists
One of the simplest ways to move house is to outsource the whole process. There are plenty of companies in Sydney that specialise in moving house for you while you get on with the other important things in your life.
Make sure you do your research before choosing a removalist. Checking sites like wordofmouth and oneflare is an excellent way to find out which movers are rated highly and to read other people’s reviews. And don’t leave it to the last minute to book a removalist. You may find your preferred company is too busy on the dates you need help.
If the home you are moving to is a similar size or larger, it’s relatively easy to find a company that will take care of every single step, including packing and unpacking. Some also offer a service to disassemble furniture and reassemble it in the new place.
Another option is a removalist that specialises in working with luxury items to help you move house in Sydney. These professionals know how to take care of your most precious possessions so that nothing is broken, scratched or dented during the removal process. Take the time to ask questions about how they will protect your belongings to make sure they know what they are doing.
Finally, talk to your removalists about insurance. Even the most meticulous movers can have accidents and decent insurance will cover you for any unfortunate breakages or damage.
Decluttering
Since you will be going through everything you own, moving house is the perfect time to part with items that you don’t need. This is particularly important if you are downsizing because you won’t be able to take everything with you to your new home.
Take a page from the Marie Kondo book and find new homes for anything you own that does not ‘spark joy’. If you are not familiar with Marie Kondo and her decluttering techniques, you can learn more at her website. In brief, she advises simplifying your life by getting rid of possessions that you no longer use. Kondo’s simplest method is to take an item and decide, ‘Does it bring me joy?’
You might be surprised at just how many pieces fill your home that don’t need to accompany you to your new place.
Make sure that you dispose of your unwanted goods responsibly. Donate them to charity, give them to friends, sell them online, or fill a council approved skip.
If this process feels too overwhelming, refer to step one and outsource the process. There are plenty of specialists who can walk you through your belongings and help you to make decisions. This can lighten the load of a move while also limiting family arguments.
Pace yourself
Make sure you allow yourself time when you are organising your move. You don’t want to burn out trying to organise a thousand things for the move while still keeping on top of work, or find yourself with only two free weekends to pack before the big day.
Even before you sell your home or list it on the market, start thinking about how to prepare for the upcoming change. You may decide to put some things in storage as you prepare to present your home for sale (note that some removalists also offer storage).
Start with lesser-used rooms such as guest bedrooms. These can be packed up months or even a year in advance of your move. Leave your kitchen, main bedrooms, bathrooms and wardrobe until last.
Practical tips for packing and moving
Don’t forget to pack systematically and label things as you go. Do this yourself or ask your movers to clearly mark what is inside each box so you are not scrambling to find things in a flurry of packing tape.
And even if you work with removalists who are doing all the packing and moving, keep some things close at hand. Items such as jewellery, essential documents and precious heirlooms are better off in your care.
A final tip is to hire some exit cleaners. Moving house in Sydney is stressful enough without needing to scrub window frames and steam clean your carpets. Call on some cleaners and you can take your exciting next step without too much back and forth between properties.
Overall, moving house is about preparation and planning. The more effort you put in at the start, the simpler it will all be when moving day arrives. Treat it like a project with yourself as project manager. Outsource, plan and prepare and you will be comfortably in your new home before you know it.
Contact De Brennan Property for advice on selling your Mosman property or finding a reliable Sydney removalist.
