How To Move Interstate On A Budget

One of the things we’re often asked is how to move interstate on a budget and, in all honesty, it can be tricky.
Moving house is an expensive business and moving interstate can increase your costs even further – the simple fact of having to transport your goods over a longer distance means that both fuel usage and time increase, and this means spending a bit more money.
 
That's why at Twin Towns Removals we pride ourselves on offering a reliable, affordable service that helps you to save money during the moving process. Here are our top tips to help you move interstate on a budget.

Declutter

Decluttering before you move is essential. As well as making packing a lot easier, getting rid of all the things you no longer need means less volume to transport, and less volume means lower moving costs.
Decluttering gives you the chance to sell some of the items you don’t use too, so you can make a bit of extra cash in the process.

Choose Your Removalists Wisely

Not all removalists are equal, and not everyone has the experience needed to carry out an interstate removal efficiently and effectively. When you need to keep costs down it can be tempting to go for the cheapest quote and hope for the best.   The risk of this is that lack of experience or care could mean your belongings are damaged during the long journey, not delivered on time or simply poorly packed, so you end up spending more than you need to. Look for a company that is a member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association, so you can be confident that you’re working with experienced professionals.

Investigate Backloading

You may or may not have heard of backloading – it’s a simple way to reduce the cost of your move by using transport space that would otherwise be wasted. Backloading works in two ways.
For interstate removals, we arrange your belongings to be transported on the return leg of our vehicle’s journey – this not only saves money but also offers an environmentally friendly way to move. For smaller loads, we can also offer the chance to share the vehicle space with another user, which reduces cost and can save you time.

You can read more about backloading services here.

Storage

Choosing to use storage can also help you move interstate on a budget. If you have a lot of belongings that you will not need in your new home, then safe secure storage saves you from having to pay to move things you don’t need.
You can go through your items at a later date and organise to sell, recycle or donate locally instead of spending money to transport unwanted goods to your new home.

Pack With Care

If you’ve taken advantage of our packing services then you won’t need to worry about this. If not, then packing with care and efficiency will save you money on your interstate move. Badly packed belongings take up more space, and space costs money.
Poor packing also puts your possessions at greater risk of damage, which could lead to costly replacements. Invest in quality packing materials, use every inch of space inside your packing crates and take extra care with small objects to avoid damage.

Get In Touch

Twin Towns Removals are experts in interstate moves. We are passionate about ensuring your move is as stress-free as possible, and part of that is keeping costs to a minimum.
To find out more about our interstate removal services, including backloading and storage, just get in touch online or give us a call on 0481 288 320.