How to stay organised during an interstate move

Moving interstate has many more considerations than moving within the same city. Let’s face it, you are leaving what you know behind and starting afresh. Understandably, many find it a stressful experience but with a few suggestions for how to plan and organise a long-distance move, we are confident you will be pleasantly surprised at how simple and stress-free it can be.

First things first

So, you have decided to move. The first thing you can do to calm the nerves is to make a checklist for your interstate move. List out everything that comes to mind so you do not have doubts later about what you may have missed. Now it is time to put those items in chronological order. For example, decluttering your home should be done before you start packing. Notifying the electric company should be done before you actually vacate your current premises. If you have school-age children, their current school needs to be informed with enough time for them to prepare any records that may need to be transferred to the new school. This list will help you how to plan and organise a long-distance move while ensuring you have everything covered.

The decluttering stage

We all accumulate things over time and moving is a great opportunity to clear out some of the clutter. This is best done before packing so it is clear that everything remaining needs to be packed and moved. Some people prefer to move everything and sort through their things as they unpack instead. While this is an easier option initially, it can add to your workload and stress levels when you get to your new location where you may not have friends to gift things to, know where the op shops are, or how successful garage sales can be in your new area. Decluttering should be one of the top items on your checklist for your interstate move.

Choosing a moving company

There are so many out there that it can be hard to decide on the best moving company for you. We suggest you go with a long-standing interstate removal specialist such as Adlam Transport. Decide if you would like to do your own packing and unpacking, or if you prefer the full service of packing, transport and unpacking in your new home. A good interstate removalist can help you plan and organise a long-distance move with as much or as little assistance as you would like.

Packing

It is amazing how once a planned pack day has been booked in, how much less stress you will be under. The reason for this is that you now have a finite date and timeline in place to get things done. Depending on the service you have requested you can start packing non-essential items well ahead of time. If you have chosen a full packing service, there is no need to do anything other than make sure you keep the personal items that you need aside to take with you. Add these items to your checklist for your interstate move to ensure that something is not mistakenly packed with your shipment. This is particularly useful if there is more than one person in the household.

Practicalities

So, you have your actual property taken care of. Now it is time to move on to the practicalities. Have you notified your doctor and received your medical records? Is the electricity, gas and water scheduled to be cut off? Are any clubs or places you are members of notified? Your bank, insurance company, home security firm, and any other services you use should all be notified so you can address any information needs they may have to ensure you are not inconvenienced after you have moved. These are all small tasks but also can take some time. There are many things to keep in mind when you are considering how to plan and organise a long-distance move but as long as you have a clear checklist, they are easily manageable too.

Final destination

The day has arrived. Your checklist for your interstate move has been well and truly checked off and it is time to start an exciting new time in a new location. If you have chosen your interstate removalist well, your items will be delivered at a pre-determined date and time. In the case of Adlam Transport if you have opted for the full valet service each box will be unpacked in its designated room and all that will be left for you to do is to decide where you would like to place everything. 

While all of this can seem a little daunting, the best advice for how to plan and organise a long-distance move is to ensure you have a good moving company. It will make all the difference.

If you are planning an interstate move now or in the near future and would like the assistance of the best in the business, get in touch with Adlam Transport.