After death and divorce, moving seems to be the most stressful situation that a human being can go through, not only because of the emotional implications it entails, but because of the very act of moving to a new place. And, of course, for the cost.

The most important thing when undertaking a move is to see it as an opportunity: new airs, new house, new life. It is a good time to do a deep cleaning and free yourself of everything that you no longer use or is unnecessary to keep, and perhaps other people could be useful. Evaluate the state of all your belongings and decide wisely what will move with you and what will not. That is always a good place to start.

Coping with a move is, as a rule, overwhelming and stressful. Often, when it comes to moving all your belongings from one house to another, they become a huge mountain and we do not know where to start.

Take a deep breath. If you follow these simple steps of organization it will be easier to undertake this adventure, and you will know from how to load the moving truck to how to face the inevitable moments of crisis.

Once you have clearly defined everything you will transport to your new home, spend a considerable amount of time looking for information on moving companies: what services they offer, the guarantees and the prices. Currently, there are moving companies that, in addition to transport, offer the packaging service. You can go a day before the removal to your home and pack everything you need. Remember to request a quote from different companies before choosing and try to include in the service a protection insurance for everything that will be transported in case of breakage, abuse or loss.

Remember that here at Five Start Removals you can ensure the whole moving out procedure is completed without any drawbacks that can make you waste time.

In case you want to pack everything yourself, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Boxes (either cardboard or plastic) and good-sized plastic bags are essential. You will also need journal paper, bubble wrap, tape, labels or an indelible marker to mark the boxes. We recommend you indicate the contents of the boxes to make your work easier when you have to unpack.
• When you get the boxes, choose the most solid and not too large, so you can easily load them. Reinforce the base of the boxes by crossing two bands of adhesive tape.
• In large plastic bags you can store clothing and bedding. You can also bag stuffed animals and toys. Avoid sharp or heavy objects.
• To pack your clothes, you can also use travel bags, which are easy to transport.
• Indicates boxes that contain fragile objects so that they are handled with care.
• The dishes must be packed separately and with great care. The plates, glasses and cups must be wrapped with plastic bubble and placed inside the box vertically, then fill the gaps with newspaper.
• Never use adhesive tapes directly on the furniture, then it will take a lot of work to get the glue out and it can spoil them. The electronic items can be moved wrapped in blankets.
• When packing a computer, do not forget to make backup copies of the information it contains and make sure not to keep it near objects that generate a magnetic field.

In addition to transportation, there will be many things to plan and take into account, but if you organise with time you can go through the process quietly and without major setbacks. A good suggestion is to put together a kind of detailed schedule of activities to carry out, to keep track of them and not overlook anything.

Then, we leave you an estimated schedule with suggestions that may be useful.

5 weeks before:

• Choose what you really want to take.
• Find the company that will make the move.
• Consume perishable foods before leaving.
• Get rid of unnecessary or useless things.
• Make an inventory of your belongings.
• List those who want to report the change of address.
• If you have children, notify the school of the change of address and make arrangements for school transports.

3 weeks before:

• Organise important documents (medical records, passports, receipts, bills to pay, etc.).
• Notify the change of address to your lawyer, accountant, insurance company, etc.

2 weeks before:

• Notify the bank of the new address.
• Organise the transport of your pet (its objects, its papers, etc.).

1 week before:

• Make the change of address in the automotive registry and voter registration.
• Request the service cut in your old address and the activation in the new one (telephone, internet, cable, etc.).
• Cancels shipments of newspapers, subscriptions, etc.
• Cancel domestic services such as gardeners, pool or cleaning (if you have them).

1 day before:

• Defrost refrigerator and freezer – clean the inside of both.
• Have water, gas and electricity meters controlled.
• Prepare a survival kit with items that you will need immediately in the new home or on the road, such as: soap, toothbrush, clean clothes, screwdriver, toilet paper, flashlight, hammer, cups, disposable plates and cutlery, etc.

The same day:

• Check everywhere that you have not forgotten anything.
• Pack your important documents and take them yourself, as well as money.
• Make sure you have the keys to the new house at hand.

Bearn in mind that the moving company should provide you with an inventory of all the objects that will be moved to the new address. In the case of smaller objects that are packed inside boxes, they are closed with tape and numbered or identified in some way and that is what will be included in the inventory. Verify that all the items are inventoried before being removed from the old address, and then check that they have arrived safely to the new destination.

As for the rest of the documentation such as receipts, receipts, invoices and contracts, always read the fine print and make sure you receive a copy of everything.

You better contact an expert on this area, here at Five Star Removals we can offer the assistance you need related to fixed price conveyancing in Melbourne provided by the leading office removalists in Adelaide.