MOVERS MELBOURNE BLOG
Fear of Moving Out
Posted By moveon
Thursday, October 6th, 2016
Moving house can be scary. Finding a new place, selling the old one and moving the entire contents of your home (whether human, animal or furniture) is a lot to manage. While unfortunately we can’t do anything about the housing market, we can offer you some advice on easing the anxiety that comes with any decision to move. Deciding to move is the first step. Think of it as an adventure—a new home in which to make new memories. If you’ve been feeling stuck or like you’ve... Read More
4 Ways That Moving Office Can Help Your Business Thrive
Posted By moveon
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Have you been feeling like your company has outgrown its current space? Are you tired of commuting to an inconvenient location that’s nowhere near your customers? Maybe you would like to be in Melbourne CBD or a specific suburb like Port Melbourne or Hawthorn? There are a number of reasons it might be time to relocate. Figuring out what your company will achieve by moving and how the move will support your business objectives can help you make a strategic decision. 1. Perception:The location of your office can affect the way your business is ... Read More
What Size Removal Truck Should I Book?
Posted By moveon
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
One of the most common questions our booking team is asked is: What size truck should I book? Generally, if you’re moving a smaller place, such as a studio or one bedroom apartment, we recommend booking our 3 tonne truck. For larger moves, such as houses of two or more bedrooms, we recommend booking our 8 or 12 tonne truck. You can find full details of our removal trucks’ dimensions and other helpful booking hints {here}. Still unsure? We always say when in doubt it’s best to book the larger truck. Keep in mind that here at Move On Removals we only charge you for ... Read More
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING A REMOVAL COMPANY
Posted By moveon
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
The furniture removals market in Melbourne is flooded with removal companies all vying for your business. So, when you’re presented with so much choice, how do you go about choosing the right removal company for your move? Here at Move On Removals, we believe you should consider the following points when deciding who will help you move. Convenience – Moving house can be a very stressful time, so you want to make sure to choose a removal company that aims to reduce as much of the stress as possible. Are their contact details prominently displayed and easy to find? Do they hav... Read More
RBA Claims It’s Better To Rent Than Buy
Posted By moveon
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
It’s the perennial property debate – will you be financially better off buying a house rather than renting one? In a recently released report, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says that Melbourne tenants have the upper hand financially; at least for now. The study Is Housing Overvalued? argues that costs applicable only to homeowners, such as land rates, purchase price and interest rates, makes renting the more financially sound option. In order for buyers to catch up to renters, house prices would need to rise by almost 2.5% per annum. The RBA says recent figures indi... Read More
How Can I Speed Up My Move And Save Money?
Posted By moveon
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
In the two years that we’ve been helping move Melbourne households, we’ve observed lots of little tips and tricks that you can make the most of on moving day to ensure a speedy and cheap move. Organisation is key. If you’re boxing your smaller belongings yourself, try to organise it prior to our removalists rocking up so as soon as we get there we’re good to go. If you’d like to use our Pack ‘n’ Wrap ‘n’ Unwrap service, our team can come out and have everything organised either the day of your move or prior to it. It can be tricky but, if at all possi... Read More
Can I Move My Smaller Belongings Myself In My Car?
Posted By moveon
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016