The move to a new house doesn't have to be the headache your friends warned you about. Organizing your belongings before the home removal arrives can make moving easy. The steps are as follows:

Categorize your belongings!

We discussed decluttering before moving in a previous post. The first step to getting rid of your excess stuff is to take an inventory by category. Start with your clothes, for example. It's possible you won't remember the other black satin pumps in your seasonal apparel box that've been sitting in there for two years.

You know, the ones that fit like a glove. You'll end up keeping them in your closet, simply because you need a pair of satin pumps. You will be able to see what duplicates you have briefly if you organise your wardrobe by categories. Book decluttering, holiday decorating, and dish decluttering will be more effective if you follow the same steps.

Plan your removal!

Decide on a day for your move as soon as possible, and this is even more important with interstate removals. By doing so, you'll risk hiring the remaining removal companies that aren't booked for a reason - they have a terrible reputation. Doing your homework on your local house removalists as soon as you know you will be moving is the best thing you can do. Find out if they are Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA)-approved, read their online reviews, and ask for recommendations. While you are at it, look at your calendar and select the date that works best for you. When you find the right removal company, you can reserve the date you want, so you won't have to worry about hiring a fly-by-night removalist.

Make Your New Home Work for You

Unless you're just moving across town, you'll have to find new doctors, shopping centres, and a veterinarian for your pets. Getting the quickest route to work will require finding a sitter for your children, looking into local schools, and exploring transportation routes.

During your first few days in your new home, you may even want to find some places where you can pick up a quick bite, so you won't have to prepare meals. Get to know your new neighbourhood before you move. Make sure you arrange medical professionals before you move and transfer your records there. Don't let yourself get caught up in last-minute searches.

If you follow these three tips, moving will no longer be a chore, but an adventure! Get in touch with our team today if you are considering removalists in eastern suburbs to learn more about organizing before you move.