{"id":8861,"date":"2024-05-08T08:37:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T08:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/?p=8861"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T11:49:36","slug":"dont-let-moving-mistakes-move-you-the-wrong-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/guides\/dont-let-moving-mistakes-move-you-the-wrong-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Let Moving Mistakes Move You the Wrong Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Moving can be a whirlwind \u2013 organising, packing, goodbyes (and hello boxes!). In the midst of the chaos, it’s easy to make mistakes that cost you time, money, and sanity. Here at Santa Fe, we want your move to be as smooth as possible. So, let’s avoid these common moving pitfalls:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. The Last-Minute Scramble:<\/b><\/h3>

We’ve all been there \u2013 tempted to put off booking movers or packing until the last minute. But this procrastination trap leads to stress and higher costs. By planning ahead, you can ensure that your moving date goes as smoothly as possible. We recommend getting into contact with us at least 3 – 6 months prior to your ideal moving date, especially for an international move. This ensures you have enough time to complete customs documents and lock in your preferred date. Plus, gives you enough time to organise all your belongings you are bringing with you for the ride!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Movers: Price Isn’t Everything:<\/b><\/h3>

Entrusting your belongings to strangers requires trust. Don’t be swayed by the cheapest quote alone. Be thorough when researching movers, check their reputation and qualifications, and ensure they are properly insured. Getting recommendations or checking industry affiliations can provide peace of mind. <\/span>Make sure they meet your exact requirements and needs. Relocating can be expensive so make sure your relocation partner is giving you the highest service that you are paying for.<\/span><\/p>

The process can be stressful, that’s why we tailor our relocation services to help make it as smooth and easy as possible for you! <\/span>We have refined our list of vendors, based on customer and staff feedback, allowing only the best to be under the Santa Fe name.<\/span><\/p>

It may be a lengthy process, but rewarding, do not be afraid to make the jump!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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3. Insurance? Don’t Be Sorry Later:<\/b><\/h3>

Accidents happen, even with the best movers. Protect yourself from financial disaster with proper insurance or shipment protection. This is especially important for valuable, fragile items or long-distance moves. <\/span>We really recommend taking out shipment protection to cover all your personal belongings as they take on their relocation journey. You can be assured that every care is taken by us to protect your goods from the uncertainty of moving and or storage.<\/span><\/p>

During the initial stages of your estimate, we will take you through our shipment protection plans in detail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Pack What You Need<\/b><\/h3>

Declutter before you pack! Sell, donate, or recycle unwanted items. You might ask yourself re-purchase or ship? <\/span>This can be a tricky question, as every country has different prices for furniture, and you may not even be buying the furniture brand new.<\/span><\/p>

However, there is a method to evaluate the costs for either option. <\/span>Firstly, take a small section or room in your house, look through all your items and start adding up how much you spent on the items. <\/span>Once you have a total room replacement price, apply the same principle for the rest of the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You will need to do some research on how much the items would cost at the destination; ask yourself how much would you really be able to sell the items for, the sentimental value and the time it takes to repurchase everything.<\/span>
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5. DIY or Delegate?<\/b><\/h3>

It’s tempting to tackle everything yourself to save money. But consider the hidden costs: renting a van, buying packing materials, taking time off work. Sometimes, hiring professional movers can be surprisingly cost-effective, saving you time, energy, and potential backaches. Here at Santa Fe, our relocation journey has been expertly designed to make the whole move seamless, simple and stress-free! How you might ask?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>