One of the biggest challenges of moving is that of saving money and saving time – especially when you are on a tight budget. Most of the time it is not easy to prepare a budget which may include the mover’s fee, packaging supply costs, and all the hidden costs that may incur.

The three tips given below may help you save some of your precious time and few dollars.

Tip 1. Do your research

To avoid traps and scams, make sure you choose a company that has a good reputation. Reputable mover companies like All The Right Moves Removalists have received good online reviews, so they are worth checking out if you’re moving in the Melbourne area.

Tip 2. Create a timeline

Time is the most precious factor while moving so, make sure you create a timeline of tasks you want to accomplish before the moving day. In your timeline, you should include the day of packing, clearing, sorting and moving. Prioritizing what goes first on the timeline may help you accomplish tasks on time.

Tip 3. Apprise utilities  

Give your utility companies prior notice if you need to cancel the services, transfer the connection or even clear any outstanding balance. You may even want to file a change of address to receive your monthly statements.

One way or the other, you will have to juggle between saving time and money while moving. There may even be many other ways to do so. However, these simple tips could help you make your moving experience smooth and as stress-free as possible.

Written by Upashna Rai

For the sixth year in a row, Melbourne has been at the top of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s ranking of the world’s most livable cities.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking assess people’s lifestyle in 140 cities around the world thus allowing for direct comparison between locations.

Based on its stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, Melbourne received an overall score of 97.5 out of 100.

The list of the top 10 most livable cities in the world:

1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Vienna, Austria
3. Vancouver, Canada
4. Toronto, Canada
5. Calgary, Canada
6. Adelaide, Australia
7. Perth, Australia
8. Auckland, New Zealand
9. Helsinki, Finland
10. Hamburg, Germany

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

So, what are you waiting for? Move to Melbourne!

The very thought of renovating a home sends your head spinning, causing severe migraines. Typically homes under renovations usually bring clutter and disrupt daily activities at home.

Renovate Your House

With few helpful tips you can not only survive the process of home renovation, but you may also discover your own creative side.

Tip 1. Prepare your essentials ahead of time

Just because your house is in disorder doesn’t mean your life has to be in disorder. Find a corner in the house where you can make a makeshift bedroom area where you can have a snug bed to return to at the end of the day. This room can even be the dining area if you can manage to place your refrigerator and your microwave nearby.

Tip 2. Get movers to help with storage

With renovation comes the huge task of storing away valuable items from any construction activities. Although hiring a movers company is an added expense, the job of packing and storing becomes much fasters when moving companies do it for you.

Tip 3. Prepare for the unexpected 

Remember that during a home renovation, unexpected events are bound to come along. Things may take longer than you expected and things may even fall out of place. Keep an open mind and adapt to changes. Plus, don’t forget to enjoy the process.

While surviving the renovation keep in mind to be creative with all the challenges you face. Don’t fret throwing in some wacky ideas while making temporary adjustments. Experiment with functionality and creativity.

Written by Upashna Rai

Packing and moving to a new neighbourhood are only the first and second steps you have to go through when you decide to relocate. There’s a third, equally important, step: that of unpacking. Just like anything else related to moving house, things can be hectic but unpacking doesn’t have to be. With a bit of organization, your unpacking can go smoothly.

Here are five steps which you should consider if you want to unpack efficiently:

Step 1: Count your boxes

You’ve arrived at your new home and you’re all excited about starting a new life here, but before you can do that there’s the huge task of unpacking and putting everything in its own place. In the commotion, you might forget about that small box you stored your stamp collection in or your precious heirlooms and literally lose track of it. So, once all your stuff has been unloaded, take a slow and careful count of everything you’ve got.

Step 2: Match boxes with rooms

When you’re absolutely positive that you didn’t forget anything in the old place, it’s time to start making the new place a “home.” With all the boxes and stuff that you’ve got, it’s a good practice to take the boxes in their respective rooms first, before starting unpacking. I mean, there’s no reason to have a pile of boxes in the middle of the living room, to unpack there and carry the stuff in its location. While you still have the help of your friends or removalists, make the effort to separate everything accordingly. In this way it will be much easier to keep track of everything.

Step 3: Start with essentials

I know that your hardcover collection of Ancient Greece philosophy books are more dear to you than anything else you own, but there’s no point in unpacking them and storing them in the corner of the room until you cleared out your desk. It is better to start unpacking with the essentials you’ll need to function until everything is in order. Imagine not having the juicer on the kitchen table ready in the morning!

Step 4: Take your time

Moving into a new home is like building a new house from scratch. So, don’t rush. You don’t want to do a lousy job and then be faced with the obvious task of doing it again at a later date. Take your time, do it properly, and above all, do it with love. After all it’s your house and you’ll be living there from now on.

Step 5: Opt for unpacking services

Carrying heavy boxes filled with books to the room upstairs where you’ve always dreamed of creating your own personal library can be a daunting task. Not to mention that those bookshelves can weigh a lot! Why risk your health when you can employ the services of a removalist company that will help you unpack efficiently?

By following these basic five steps, we are sure that your move in your new place will be both successful and memorable. If you’re moving in the Melbourne area, consider hiring All The Right Removalisits, they take the stress out of your move.

Written by Voicu Mihnea Simandan

Settling down, settling in, and becoming settled in a place are hard terms for someone who dreads changes. But one of the inevitable truths of relocating to a new city or town is that you have to, at some point, know your neighbors and perhaps be a part of the neighborhood.

It’s not easy to follow prescribed tips when it comes to settling down in a neighborhood since every neighborhood has its own quirks and traits. But one thing is certain: we will all need a few skills that could make the settling down process easier.

Here are four tips that will help you settle in smoothly in a new neighborhood:

Tip 1: Say hello

As simple as it may sound, a “Hello” to your new neighbor could be an icebreaker if you don’t want to be intrusive. Look for opportunities to approach your new neighbors with a simple “Hello “ or “Hi” and make sure you smile.

Tip 2: Plan for a smooth move-in

You don’t want to disturb the entire neighborhood by dragging your bags and banging your boxes. If you’re moving in Melbourne, employ the help of professional movers like All The Right Moves Removalists to have a smooth move-in procedure.

Tip 3: Get involved in community life

Find a church or an organization within the community where you can get involved in activities of your interest. Giving back to the community will pave the way for greater respect and appreciation from your neighbours.

Tip 4: Stay Positive

Don’t stress if the reality of the situation doesn’t match up to your expectations. Sometimes you may have to understand the culture of the new neighborhood in order to blend in. It may take time before you feel accepted into the new community but stay positive and enjoy the process of assimilation.

The secret of settling in a new neighborhood is above all enjoying every moment of it!

Written by Upashna Rai

A picture is worth more than a thousands words, or so the saying goes. Then imagine the impact of a full video slideshow about some of the services we offer:

Keep in touch with us on our All The Right Moves Removalists Facebook Page which has started to grow day by day as more and more satisfied customers “like” us!

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Sometimes precious inheritance from grandmothers usually comes in the form of beautiful, fragile china tea cups, plates, porcelain figurines, and precious glassware all which were once proud possessions for your grandmother. You now have a lifetime supply of dishes to show off during Christmas dinners!

For sentimental value, you may decide to keep them all and continue the family legacy instead of donating them to charity. But the question is, “How do you save them to last your lifetime?”

You may not have the time and management skills to oversee the longevity of these items but here are four tips you can keep in mind while handling these china items.

Tip 1: Take inventory

Make a list of all the times by either doing it the traditional way of listing items with codes or use your smartphone to take photos of each item and makes notes with details.

Tip 2: Transfer safely

Packing china can be stressful especially when it’s a family heirloom. You can either use bubble warps, soft padding, old linen, newspapers and compact boxes to pack it yourself or you can get professional movers like All The Right Moves Removalists who provide you professional packing service.

Tip 3: Use them

Don’t just pack these beautiful items and store them away, never to be seen or used again. Although the idea is to save them, make sure you find corners to display them. Special family meals would be a great time to not only use the gorgeous china but also to reminisce the bygone days.

Tip 4: Let everyone know how important they are

Sharing the history of your heirloom with the rest of your family by telling them who was the first one in your family to purchase them, how many pieces were lost, and which family members used them in the past. This will make everyone, especially the younger generation, value them as much as you do. As a result, they will also handle them with care!

Things may eventually break, get lost, or change owners, but saving them for more time in your family would definitely be worth it.

Written by Upashna Rai

Here’s another video we’ve put together highlighting some of the services we provide:

We’ll help you move. Our removalist services include:

• Furniture Removal Whether you’re moving a large one-off item, like an upright piano, or a whole family household of precious belongings, we’ll move you safely, quickly and at a price you can afford.
• Office Moving Our discreet and efficient service will see your business up and running by the next day with a minimum of fuss and downtime.
• Packing & Unpacking Our efficient packers and unpackers take the utmost care and attention to detail whilst being discreet and careful with your possessions.
• Post-Move Cleaning Our attentive and professional post-move cleaning service will help you make a fresh start without having to worry about going back to clean up the old place.
• Moving & Packing Products
• Moving House Tips Gleaned from our long-term experience.

Get a quote from the best removalists in Melbourne!

Whether you’re moving as far away as Geelong, or across the street in your own suburb, our removalists cater to all of Metropolitan Melbourne with a special focus on the Western suburbs. For a quick quote call Danny Duggan today on 0427 755 105 or email us.

There comes a time when even the bravest men tremble. It may not at the frontline of a battlefield but it could be when you receive the unexpected news that you may have to relocate within a few months. Opportunities of a better career advancement often involve relocating. So would this be a blessing or a curse?

Here are few 5 survival tips as you relocate.

1. Accept the fact that it may not be easy. Giving up the comfort of your current home and social life will not be easy. Make sure you are aware of the potential challenges you may face as you are planning your move.
2. Plan your packing. Don’t spend your time and money looking for boxes and packing material. If you are looking for a helping hand, you can always rely on reputed removalists and if you’re in Melbourne, consider hiring the services of All The Right Moves Removalists.
3. Give away. There will definitely be things you have never used in years and, honestly, they may never be of use. So, give away anything you have not used in years. You could also hold a garage sale to clear out your “old stuff”.
4. Set a time limit. At times like these your “to-do-list” get endlessly long. Make sure you set a time limit to get things done. Obviously, you would want to get everything done within your deadline, but make sure you focus only on matters that are of utmost importance to you.
5. Be ready for adventure. The process of undergoing the above tips may leave you knackered. Remember there is another adventure awaiting you. You can make a list of fun things you could do after you relocate to your new place.

As they say, life is a journey and moving is inevitable. When you know what to expect, you will not just survive but will also enjoy the process of relocating.

Written by Upashna Rai

Watch this video to learn more about the removalist services we provide.

Our reputation as first-class removalists in Melbourne has been built on our outstanding attention to detail and friendly customer service with a genuine smile. We pride ourselves on displaying a high level of integrity, professionalism and care in all of our work.

When you call us on 1300 11 MOVE / 1300 11 6683 or 0427 755 105, you’ll speak to me personally.

Our removalist services include:

• Furniture Removal
• Office Moving
• Packing & Unpacking
• Moving & Packing Products

Get a quote from the friendliest removalists in Melbourne!

Whether you’re moving as far away as Geelong, or across the street in your own suburb, our removalists cater to all of Metropolitan Melbourne with a special focus on the Western suburbs. For a quick quote call Danny today on 0427 755 105 or email us.

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