{"id":27801,"date":"2022-07-25T19:14:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T19:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=27801"},"modified":"2022-07-25T19:14:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T19:14:16","slug":"6-ways-to-save-money-on-your-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/6-ways-to-save-money-on-your-big-move\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Save Money on Your Big Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve found the perfect place to call home, but it isn\u2019t just across town. Instead, you\u2019re packing up for a big move &#8211; maybe even across the country. Needless to say, the bigger the move, the more expensive it is, so you\u2019ll be looking at ways to save something on the costs. We explore some obvious, not-so-obvious, cost-savers to keep in mind as you prepare for that long-distance move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Consider Shipping Your Car<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the face of it, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/picks\/guides\/moving\/car-shipping-companies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car shipping companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charge a lot for moving your car. But there are tons of reasons why it might represent a saving. The cost of fuel is only a tiny part of that. There\u2019s also wear and tear on your car and the fact that long trips add to your mileage and reduce the value of your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And let\u2019s be frank: everybody who is moving house is at least somewhat tired and stressed out. Both of these factors increase the chances of a road accident happening. In fact, some studies say that as many as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehstoday.com\/safety\/article\/21917988\/wake-up-and-drive-fatigue-causes-20-percent-of-crashes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 per cent of road accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be attributed to driver fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over and above that, there\u2019s the cost of meals and accommodation on the road. And the bigger your family is, the more it will cost. All in all, having your car shipped could represent a saving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Reduce, Reduce, Reduce<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing you already know for sure is that reducing how many things you move is going to save you time, effort, and stress. But in long-distance moves, it\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-quick-guide-to-a-hassle-free-house-move\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not just a matter of decluttering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take a long, hard look at everything you own, shop around online to check prices, and decide whether getting replacements will be more cost-effective than moving what you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factor in the risks of moving items too. Although movers give you a chance to check items in when they arrive, many breakages are only picked up later, and by that time, you may no longer be able to make a claim for the damages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Beware False Economies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to do everything as cheaply as possible can have its pitfalls. For example, a cheap removal company may not be a good removal company <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/get-information-about-a-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research the companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you plan to use carefully and use reputation as a filter through which you evaluate quotes. Think about your time too. Some companies will even do your packing for you, and if your time can earn you more money than that service costs, you should certainly go for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to check out insurance and how any claims you might make will be processed. It\u2019s worth paying a little more for a company that can cover obvious damages in full and who makes it easy for you to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Be Smart With Packing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re paying for a company to pack your belongings, it\u2019s obviously not worth trying to do it yourself. But if you\u2019re packing everything up yourself, there are ways to cut the cost of packing materials. But be careful about how you do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, if you\u2019re moving with a partner, be sure you\u2019re on the same page about what\u2019s going with you and what isn\u2019t. This will reduce the number of boxes you need and the number of packing materials you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of ways to get free cardboard boxes. You can post \u201cWanted\u201d ads online or put up signs where you live. You could also ask friends and family who have just moved to give you their spare boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Get Creative With Refrigerated Foods<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might sound a little unconventional, but it can be a great way to save money on your move. It\u2019s also an excellent way to reduce the need for packing materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by using up everything you can. If there\u2019s food in your fridge that won\u2019t last the journey, eat it! When you\u2019re down to the last few things, put them in a cooler box with ice packs. If it\u2019s summer, you can just leave them in the fridge, but if it\u2019s winter, there\u2019s a chance that your fridge could be turned off for a while, so you\u2019ll need to keep things cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Get Quotes From Multiple Companies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re moving long-distance, you\u2019ll need to get quotes from multiple companies first. Even if you\u2019re moving locally, it\u2019s worth doing your research. Shop around and compare quotes from different companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check reviews and see what past customers say about the companies you\u2019re considering. For example, if you\u2019re moving to a new city and you don\u2019t know anybody there, it might be worth paying a little more for a company that\u2019s recommended by somebody you trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, think about the services you\u2019re looking for. Some companies offer packing services, storage, and insurance, so compare the cost of those services too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Here\u2019s to a Fresh Start!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s one final cost to consider when you\u2019re thinking about a move: the toll it will take on you and your family. Work to approach the move with a positive mindset, start planning well ahead of time, and make a move as comfortable for everyone as possible. If that means spending a little more to make things easier, consider doing so. After all, money isn\u2019t everything to you, but your family is!<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: 25065 | THSI-2933 | ZD. 25439<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 You\u2019ve found the perfect place to call home, but it isn\u2019t just across town. Instead, you\u2019re packing up for a big move &#8211; maybe even across the country. 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