Relocation specialist and house moving

Is cheap relocation services the way to Go ?

2011-02-11T05:05:00.000-08:00

Cheap cheap removals dot .com Blah blah blah
Back loading and independent middle people find their way into almost all forms of house moving.

Its legitimate and legal and a service I must admit to using.

And then...
The scenario is this, you are obtaining quotes for your move, usually distance like interstate.

You use the internet or yellow pages to find removal people and obtain quotes. You ring the usual well known removal comanies and then you ring the ones that mentions daily, door to door, state to state daily etc etc and usually the business is a dot com or generic type of name. As normal you call and they soon arrive and quote.

Cheap removals?
You view all quotes and this mystery removals company is several hundred dollars less than the others. You call them and give them the job.

What happens next
Firstly I have personally used a similar service there are several of them (see 8 moves 5 years) But this is based on a true story from a young couple moving Melbourne to Brisbane early 2009.

Their moving house story
This couple needed their items picked up and put into storage until further notice until they had a address for delivery. This was OK , and the mystery removal company needed 2 weeks notice to then take their items out of storage, load and have a delivery time set..

This companies quote was $900 cheaper than the others (warning bells) the company was only at the other end of the phone but offered a almost impossible service of daily door to door most states.

The pick up for the house move was ok no problems and the couple drove to Brisbane to find accommodation. Several weeks later accommodation ready they call the mystery removal co and give them 2 weeks notice for delivery and a date was given back Ok so far.

Now for the moving house Stress
Now rent being paid and work days taken off the couple eagerly await the arrival of all their possessions on that morning.

No arrival and after many frustrating calls back to the company it was worked out that by 11.30 that evening that nothing was going to happen. The company claimed their items were on a truck and the driver could not be contacted.( I have heard this before)

To cut to the chase this went on for 4 days and finally they received a phone call from the truck driver who then gave them a time. More time was taken of but finally not a 8.30 as promised but 4.30 pm the truck arrived and delivery was ok. Mind you the driver on his own charged them more because there was steps into the premises . Ironically they still had to assists in the unloading .

OK nothing bad the job was done but for 5 days the stress that this couple went through was enormous and avoidable.

What happens here is that the mystery company co ordinates removals people between jobs. So your priority job is only used when someone needs to fill in a space in their day.

Your goods could trave could go aywhere.
For example. A independent company !@# takes a load from Sydney to Melbourne When it gets there instead of returning empty it will try and take a job that will return it back to Sydney. This is a good business practice that most trucking companies would undertake. Usually this backload is done by them at a reduced rate or a commission paid to the finders in this case the mystery removal company. Yes they take commision.

This back load could be a part load or it could be many small loads to different destinations. It may be a load to a destination totally out of the way but in turn gives the driver a return to his home base. In this example, this driver may have a job in Melbourne to Adelaide. Then when in Adelaide he will find another to Wagga NSW and from there if lucky a small job to Sydney. However the person in Wagga has had to wait for this opportunity to get their items and this could take weeks and much inconvenience . Your part load could go via Alice Spring to get to Tasmania.

I have even heard stories of items unloaded and stored in other states awaiting a back load. Usually this is part truck loads. You the owner of these items has no idea.

If you knew all this prior would you spend the money on a more reputable method of house moving?
There is nothing wrong with this service on offer , but unfortunately the reason for its pricing and using your job as a fill in is never made clear. If it was you would weigh that up before using them. In my case I saved $400 on the move but spent a further $1500 in accommodation for my young family plus the stress I had for 4 days not knowing where our possessions were. Its not a nice feeling.

So Moral of the story if you are happy with this service go for it. But to avoid stress moving house you may have to consider the options of a more reliable house moving method.

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Moving House with Pets

2009-02-28T19:24:00.000-08:00

Animals have a strange way to know when its time to move house. Typically your dog is simple but a cat can be a lot different. With all animals plan in advance my advice is to put them in care elsewhere a day or two prior to moving. Spend the money at the local kennel or cattery. However if this is not suitable very early in the morning prepare your animals. Feed the dog and catch the cat. Yes catch the cat, this is usually when you cant find the cat. When you have puss try to confine until time to move. Invest in a cat cage or borrow one.

If the distance is interstate prepare well and truly days prior and don't spare the expense to ensure your pets are transported correctly . Local air freight companies can help. Ensure that a kennel or cattery are at the other end to pick up also. Most will be happy to oblige in this given notice.

Animals like children need preparation, doing so will ensure stress for yourself will be minimal.For birds, reptiles, fish etc always check if moving interstate some states may have certain regulations regarding certain animal types and a license may be required prior to the move. In all good luck and keep the stress to a minimum.

Read my story at moving house help

Moving is stressful for children

2008-11-16T18:11:00.000-08:00

Adults and children need time to adjust we are told, sometimes months but as a rule 2weeks either side of the relocation is expected according to the experts.

For some families, the most stressful time is 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the move. For many families, however, the time of the move is one when everyone pitches in and works together as a team. It is only a month or so after the move that the reality of friends and places left behind begins to sink in.

Frustration, anger, and confusion are common emotions at this time. Moving is stressful for adults and is particularly stressful for children as they have limited coping skills.

Other events associated with the move can have a direct impact on how children cope with a move. Financial problems, a death, or divorce can sometimes make the problem worse, and children's coping skills are stretched to the limit. Parents may then wish to seek short-term counseling for their children

Thanks to Lesia Oesterreich
Family Life Specialist
Iowa State University Extension http://www.nncc.org/Child.Dev/movenew.html
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Move to Australia , its popular

2008-10-04T03:47:00.000-07:00

Australia is an extremely popular destination for highly skilled young people wishing to start a new life in another country. The country's economy is strong and Australia is actively encouraging the immigration of skilled migrants. Skilled migrants wishing to work in Australia will be assessed on a points based system with points awarded for work experience, qualifications and language proficiency. Other ways of obtaining immigration visas to Australia include the Australian Family Migration and Humanitarian Programs.

Australia's Migration Program for 2007-2008 provides for up to 152,800 places, with 102,500 of those under skilled migration - such as the Australian Skilled Independent visa.
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Relocation Specialist

2007-09-29T14:11:00.000-07:00

Moving Again...8 moves in seven years,

Two cats,two reptiles and oh by the way two children appearing between moves one at 8 months gestation . It surprised me that my understanding wife even gave me the chance what with all the moving around the country side.
These moves were not just around the corner in fact I am not counting those I am talking non company supported moves several thousand Kms (miles) at a time.

This is something they don't teach at school.
In this process I have learnt that by simplifying the processes of the move can reduce stress and ultimately save time and hopefully any long lasting problems.

Relocating is a step by step operation that can only be compared to a military operation. Making moves, correct timing and getting inside the mind of the enemy. Sounds dramatic but in a serious way total upheaval of your life and trusting others to care for your worldly goods is something we all need to consider correctly.

Insuring your goods is a great way to get some relief but the horror stories of loss is incredible, and damage.
If the refrigerator falls off the truck insurance will always get another , but to loose your family photos? what then no insurer will consider your sentimental loss. Choose your removal specialist wisely.
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