Moving home can be extremely expensive. After paying the mortgage deposit and legal fees or the rental deposit, there is the additional cost of moving all your belongings to your new home. However, if you are on a tight budget there are ways to cut costs.
First, take stock of your possessions and decide on what you don’t need. Anything of value can be sold using a local auction house or websites such as eBay, Craiglist or Facebook. Some businesses offer money for used books, CDs, DVDs and video games. The money raised from selling belongings can go towards moving expenses.
Other items can be given away or donated to charity, so that there are fewer items to take.
You may be able to get packing supplies for free. Ask a supermarket to save you some of their cardboard boxes or ask neighbours if they have any spare boxes. If you are an Amazon customer, save the packing that comes with your orders.
Instead of buying bubble wrap, you may use towels, pillowcases, and clothes to protect fragile items.
Plan early and be flexible on moving dates to get the best rate from the moving company. However, if you obtain several moving quotes, don’t necessarily go for the cheapest one. Research the company to make sure that they are reliable, trustworthy and have experienced professional staff. This may include reading reviews from past customers.
For house removals in the Liverpool area, contact us at Merseyside Movers & Storers for a competitive quote.
