Our Top Tips When Moving to Cairns

Moving house is a big activity, especially if you’re moving a long distance, like from Brisbane to Cairns or even interstate. With so many things to organise before the big day, it’s understandable that you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with everything you need to remember. However, with a bit of careful planning, your big move to Cairns doesn’t have to be as stressful as you would initially expect it to be.

So, rather than wondering if you have forgotten something, take a look here at our top tips when moving to Cairns.

Things to do before you make the big move

In order to make your move to Cairns as smooth as possible, you should consider getting as much done as possible before moving day. The more you have organised ahead of time, the less you have to worry about in the midst of packing and loading boxes and furniture. Take a look at the top things to do before moving day arrives:

Organise a truck and trailer for your move

If you don’t already have a truck or trailer of your own, you will need to organise a truck from a reliable company before your moving day. Being able to transport all of your items in one go is going to be key to a smooth move, so ensure that you hire a vehicle or trailer that is big enough. Your chosen company should be able to help you with this.

Get rid of unwanted or unnecessary items

There’s no denying that we all have a habit of accumulating belongings or holding onto things that we don’t always need or even want. Moving home is the perfect opportunity to do a big clear out of your stuff and get rid of anything that you no longer use or wear. This will make your move considerably easier and faster. You’ll be surprised how much stuff you end up letting go of.

Source your packing materials

If you hire a moving company to help you out, they will be able to provide you with packing materials such as boxes, tape and protective material for your delicate items. However, if you’re planning on doing it yourself, you will need to organise all of your packing materials beforehand. You can either choose to purchase your packing materials or you can spend a few hours and go and hunt down some boxes from your local stores - most will be happy to give them to you for free.

Start packing early

The earlier you start packing up your home, the less stressful your move is going to be. Packing early will not only ensure that you have enough time to have your belongings ready to go for the big move, but it will also give you a bit of time if your move doesn’t quite go to plan. From not having enough packing materials to your move date being pushed forward due to unforeseen circumstances, the earlier you have your stuff ready to go, the better. Start your packing a few weeks before you are due to move and do a few boxes a day - this methodical packing will help you to avoid stress and sort through your belongings at your own pace.

Find a good bond cleaner

Cleaning your old home after moving out is probably the worst part about moving. This is especially true if you are moving interstate or a significant distance away. To ensure that your old house is ready for the new tenants moving in and to take some stress off your own back, it’s essential that you organise a good bond cleaner to clean your house after you have moved.

Set up your utilities at your new home

Before you move, it is essential that you organise your utilities at your new property. It generally takes a few days to get your electricity and internet-connected, so the sooner you organise this, the better. You don’t want to discover that your new home is without power after you have just spent hours or even days travelling across the country.

Things to do after you have moved

We know that moving house can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you’re moving long distances such as from Brisbane or even interstate. While some things need to be organised before you set off, don’t forget to get these organised as well:

Change of address

Once you have completed your move to Cairns and are all settled in, you should go about changing your address on your important accounts. Everything from your bank to your health insurance policies will need to be updated. This should be easy enough to do online or over the phone, so take a few hours one day to get everything up to date.

Redirect your mail

While you're working to get your addresses changed, you can organise to have your mail redirected with Australia Post. This will ensure that you still receive your important correspondence even if you haven’t had a chance to update your address in their system yet. A mail redirect typically lasts for a few months which will give you plenty of time to get your details updated with all of the important companies.

Update your insurances

You will need to update your various insurances such as health, content, car and home. We suggest organising your insurance updates as soon as you can to ensure that you are fully covered at your new home just in case something happens and you need to make a claim.

Get in touch with us today

Moving house doesn’t have to be a stressful or difficult activity, even if you're moving over a long distance. With some careful planning and a bit of time on your side, you can make sure your move up to Cairns goes as smoothly as possible. If you need to hire a truck or trailer to get your belongings from A to B, we can help you out. Get in touch with us today and our team will be able to help you organise a truck or trailer for your move.