3. Take care of pet logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moving pets<\/a> can be tricky, whether it\u2019s putting your goldfish in those little baggies or trying to keep your cat calm in its carrier. \u201cWe just moved from NSW to Queensland. I drove up with our dog, Monty, and I made sure on the drive up to have lots of stops, drinks and walks along the way,\u201d dog owner Katrina says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we got to the new house, I had his usual food and water bowls, bed and a few of his favourite toys so that he had familiar things around him.\u201d Also, don\u2019t forget there are state quarantine laws to consider. For instance, your dog might need a check-up and some shots before you take it to Tasmania, or your pet rabbit may not be welcome in Queensland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be sure to check the interstate quarantine rules<\/a> of your destination before loading the family into the car and facing a rude shock down the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Katrina says to remember to register your dog and check the state and council regulations, which can include different rules around microchipping, de-sexing and name tags. \u201cYou need to change the [pet\u2019s] registration to the local council and then make sure it\u2019s registered with an Australian Register,\u201d Katrina says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start packing early by putting away the things you don\u2019t really need. For Emily, she vacuum packed all her winter clothes because she moved in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aisling started planning and packing months in advance, eventually weeding her wares down to a few plates and cups. \u201cI started packing six weeks before the move,\u201d Aisling notes. \u201cStart packing things you don\u2019t use, like your Christmas decorations, the \u2018good\u2019 dinner plates or wine glasses. In the last week, we were down to the bare minimum \u2013 four plates, four bowls, four glasses and four sets of cutlery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, if you have access to your new property before you leave your current dwelling, try and move in as much as you can before your official move-in date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Picking a removalist<\/a> can be overwhelming when relying on a Google search! There are so many, and as Aisling found, the quotes can be dramatically different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou can get really cheap removalists and then you can get really expensive ones. The temptation is to go with the really cheap ones, which we did the first time we moved and they damaged so much of our stuff,\u201d she warns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI think if you\u2019re looking at a cheap one, just ask if they\u2019re professional removalists<\/a> or if they\u2019re casual labour hire. Professional removalists really know what they\u2019re doing.” Finally, Aisling recommends having multiple copies of the floor plan printed to help the removalists know where each box goes. \u201cGive the removalists a copy of the floor plan and have one stuck to the hallway in the new home so they know which room is which. Mark or label every box accordingly and they can put them in the appropriate room,\u201d she says. \u201cOtherwise you might end up with the boxes just dumped in one area and you have to figure out what goes where!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDon\u2019t forget you can set up your utilities<\/a> before you arrive,\u201d Ollie from central west NSW notes. \u201cIt makes it so much easier if you can just get there [to the new property] and not have to worry about it. Also, it helps to be able unwind with a bit of Netflix later that night!\u201d You can register your new address with your energy and internet providers<\/a> before you move, and have your account transferred to the new address on the day of your arrival. Don\u2019t bury your wine glasses in your moving boxes! Keep a couple separate so you can treat yourself to a celebratory glass of vino at your new digs. \u201cOn our first night in our new house we put the unpacking out of our minds, ordered-in a pizza and had a relaxing night,\u201d Emily says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe also set \u2018unpacking milestones\u2019 and treated ourselves to a rest and some wine whenever we reached those.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Don\u2019t leave it to the last minute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. A few notes about removalists\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Also bear in mind that things usually do get bumped and knocked around during a move, so if you\u2019re packing the boxes<\/a> yourself, be sure to protectively wrap and package your items correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Get connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At Origin, you can take care of the entire process online<\/a>, as far in advance as you like. With our Move Promise<\/a> we\u2019ll make sure your power\u2019s on the next business day (when you book online before 1pm Monday to Friday). We\u2019re with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Treat yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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