How to Get Your Bond Back When Moving
House Removals
How to Get Your Bond Back When Moving
August 18, 2018 by in House Removals

People have to move for many reasons and often move out of and into a rental home rather than their own. One of the main costs of a move is the bond. You cannot move into a new rental without paying a bond – and if your present rental is not left in spick and span condition, you won’t get back the bond you had to pay before moving in.

When it comes to the bond, it’s a good idea to look ahead. This will to some extent ensure that you will get the bond back when you leave. How? Not all rental homes are in a pristine condition before you move in.

They may have:-

  • Stains on the walls or carpets
  • Broken fittings
  • Lights that don’t work
  • Dripping taps or cistern
  • Scratches on the flooring
  • Cracked windows or torn flyscreens
  • Loose towel rails or curtain fittings
  • Ovens that don’t work
  • Cracks in the walls
  • Broken tiles or pathways

If you move in and take no notice of such things, when you move out you will get the blame for them and lose your bond. So what can you do? Read More

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How to Move Your Family
House Removals
How to Move Your Family
April 8, 2018 by in House Removals

While much information can be found on how to pack and move your stuff, not so much is written about moving your family. For little children, a move into a strange house can be scary, especially the first few nights. Children of any age are always affected by the moods of their parents, so if you are stressed out and irritable they will pick up on this and may become badly behaved as a result.

Here are some tips on how to move your family without going crazy:

  • Make sure you explain to children about the move. If they have to move schools and lose friends, they may be very unhappy. Give them a way of keeping in touch – phone calls, exchanging email addresses or street addresses, whatever is appropriate to their age.
  • When packing their toys and room, leave out their favourite one or two toys to take in the car and have with them when they arrive. Little children should keep their favourite soft toy.
  • Don’t get rid of their stuff without their permission – or at least, their knowledge.
  • Get them involved in the moving and packing process. Having jobs to do makes them feel important.
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Moving House Tips to Make Your Relocation Less Stressful
Moving Tips
Moving House Tips to Make Your Relocation Less Stressful
April 2, 2018 by in Moving Tips

Moving House Tips

Packing is anything but pleasant and is the last thing anyone wants to do. The entire process can be a complete nightmare from boxing your belongings to actually getting them transported to the right location. Whether you are hiring professional removal of services or doing everything yourself, the following are five moving house tips to help with your relocation.

1. Start Early

This one is obvious but is worth mentioning. Starting as early as possible with the relocation gives you time to start organising and making the necessary preparations. This is also a great time to make a week by week checklist to keep you on track.

Waiting until the last moment will definitely cost you a significance of stress. Most people tend to underestimate how much effort it takes to relocate to another property which is why it is so important to start immediately. Read More

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Top Tips for Moving House in Wet Weather
Moving Tips
Top Tips for Moving House in Wet Weather
December 22, 2017 by in Moving Tips

There’s really nothing worse than waking up on moving day to cloudy skies and regular showers of rain. If this happens to you, it could be tempting to give up and wait until a better day. However, the entire removals process is still more than possible in wet weather, and there’s really no reason to postpone your move.

One option would be to use a professional removalist with an enclosed truck that will protect your items from the weather. At Brilliance Removals we fit the bill perfectly. With years of industry experience, we have the skills and know how to move your house, no matter the weather.

Alternatively, you could draw on the following list of tips to help make your wet weather moving experience a success.

  1. Make Sure Everything Is Well Packed

The first, and most important thing when moving in the rain is to ensure that all your belongings are well packed. Consider the following:

  • Make sure that everything in boxes is well sealed. Place valuable, water-sensitive items inside waterproof cases to ensure they are protected even if water gets inside a box. At the same time, you should use high-quality packing tape to seal all boxes.
  • Use some sort of waterproof material to protect things like mattresses and artwork.
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What To Pack First When Moving Office
Office Relocations
What To Pack First When Moving Office
October 2, 2017 by in Office Relocations

When moving, you do not wish to shut down operations altogether. You want services to be running as long as possible. The order in which you pack and how you pack determines how long you can keep operations running when you are on the move.

Below is the order in which you should pack when moving offices:

Remove the wall decor.
Wall decors are essential because they give life to the room, adding warmth and making it more appealing. They also tell a story about your company and what it represents. They include paintings, pictures, wall clocks, awards, and posters. You could request the office relocation staff to be extra careful, especially if the décor is expensive or you emotionally attach to some items.

Organize the files and books.
Although most files are stored in computers, manual files are used primarily for record-keeping. Organize all the files and books and pack them in a box. Do not forget to label the boxes to make unpacking easy and save time.

Pack the desk content.
The next thing is the desk content. These could be personal items like family or spouse pictures, flower vases, or your 'stress' candy, among other items. Packing your desk content can be an emotional process. Read More

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