Moving to a new house is almost always a huge undertaking that involves many different tasks. It’s easy to forget about some of the more mundane things, such as updating your address, labelling your packing boxes, taking important items with you first, accommodating the needs of any pets, and making sure both your houses are protected throughout the moving process. Keeping these things in mind and staying on top of them can make moving much less stressful and strenuous. This blog post takes a closer look at what’s commonly forgotten about during home removals in Melbourne.

Updating Your Address

People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that their address will update automatically, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This should be at or near the forefront of your mind when moving home, otherwise important mail will end up being delivered to the wrong place. Banks, schools, places of employment, government organisations, electoral rolls, utility companies and insurance providers should be individually notified when you move so they can update their records.

Labelling Packing Boxes

It’s tempting to shove anything and everything into a box without thinking about where you’ve got them from, but this can lead to a lot of confusion and frustration when the time comes to set yourself up at your new home. It’s not only important to pack boxes carefully, but also label them clearly and correctly so that unpacking and organising things at your new home is much easier. This also helps removal companies put boxes in specified areas, making unpacking much easier. If you need help with packing your stuff, our Melbourne packers and movers team can help you pack your stuff as well.

Taking Important Items

There’s usually a short yet awkward period of time in the moving process when you’re in a sort of limbo, where you haven’t quite finished moving out of your old house and are still in the process of setting things up at your new one. For this reason, it’s important to pack some essentials that you can take to your new home so that you’re comfortable from the very first night you stay there, even if things are still unfinished. Don’t forget to bring toilet paper, dishware, silverware, medications, clothes, phone chargers and other important items that you’ll need.

Planning for Your Pets

With so much going on during a move, people can forget about how their pets will be affected or impacted. It’s important to take care of their needs on moving day to ensure a smooth transition. Remember to reserve a room that’s blocked off from all the activity where they have access to food, water, bedding and toys. If you have a dog, you should schedule breaks every few hours to take them outside. You may even consider getting a friend or family member to watch over them.

Hire Reliable Removalists in Melbourne Today

Our professional removalists in Melbourne can help you with every aspect of moving house. We can also help move your beloved Piano, pool table or move any heavy furniture. Get in touch with the team at Melbourne Cheap Removals to learn more about what we can do and how we can help. You can also request a free quote and make a booking for a time that suits your schedule.