

As temperatures in Sydney and Melbourne begin to cool, March is the month when most of us from the southern states migrate north and for good reason. Brisbane gets more than 300 hours of sunshine annually compared to Sydney and the winters can typically feel like an average autumn’s day in Melbourne with temperatures between 10 – 21 degrees. Housing is continuing to become most unaffordable in both major capital cities, this is prompting young families to look elsewhere and also for those who are willing to cash in their shoe box property for something bigger that is more bang for buck.

Moving interstate can be life changing and if you’ve decided to move to Brisbane there are a few things to make the transition as easy as possible. Keeping informed, being well organized and finding reputable interstate removalists is the key to prevent an interstate move that can quickly turn sour.

Tips to look out for when moving interstate

Choose a trusted removalist

The internet is a great place to research for the right removalist, read reviews online and compare prices for interstate removalists Brisbane quotes. Moving is probably one of life’s most stressful tasks, so choosing the right removalist is probably the best chance of giving yourself a positive experience. Ensure you are insured for your contents, have a written contract from the removalists that clearly states the company ABN, what is included in the move and the total price of the move and never pay in cash.

Be aware of quarantine laws

Migrating interstate does not mean you are free to take anything and everything into the designated state. Australia has strict interstate quarantine laws for a reason and that is to protect our agricultural industries. Any contaminants such as plant products, animals and animal products and agricultural machinery brought in from other states can quickly wipe out this important sector and can result in expensive biosecurity measures along state boarders and cost the industry and the community millions of dollars.

Get rid of what you don’t need

Take the opportunity when packing to sort out what you are keeping, what you are donating and what you are selling. Reducing the items to be moved can significantly save on moving costs whilst providing much needed items to those who really need it most. Planning a garage sale in advance will give you more time to sell your items that you no longer need and you’ll be surprised at how much cash you can get for a weekends work. You can find more tips on preparing for a garage sale here.

It’s better to fly

If you are considering driving up from Sydney to Brisbane, Melbourne to Brisbane or wherever it may be, take into consideration the long distance and the mileage you will be clocking up on your vehicle. Driving the car up and trying to stuff as much into it may be the first thing that comes across your mind, however long distance travel can be stressful and dangerous. You can get a one way ticket to Brisbane for less than $100 these days and there are plenty of vehicle relocation services that are economical and efficient which is an ideal option for moving interstate.