Moving from one place to another is an expensive affair, there is no doubt about this. However, you can save money when moving from one place to another. There are certain ways through which you can make your move affordable and within your budget.
Some popular ways to save money on moving are as follows:
- Get rid of everything that you don’t use.
- Donate, sell or throw items you no longer need.
- Arrange a garage sale to sell the old belongings that you don’t want.
- Sell your furniture that does not fit in your new home.
- Pack things yourself and start early.
- Get free boxes from local grocery stores, chemists, and liquor shops.
- Book a trusted packers and movers company as early as possible.
- Compare free quotes from at least the top 3 vendors.
- Get creative in packing: use suitcases, newspapers, cotton clothes, etc.
- Ask help from your near and dear ones.
- Don’t move on weekends or holidays.
- Move during the off-season.
- Move during the week.
- Negotiate movers and ask for discounts.
- Understand how packers and movers estimate shifting charges.
- Don’t hire the cheapest relocation service.
- Cancel, terminate, and transfer utilities and subscriptions on time.