For students more than most, saving money while moving home can be very important. With funds likely disappearing elsewhere (rising cost of education, the pub), the prospect of moving into a new property might well seem financially daunting. Thankfully, there are a few options open to students so that they might be able to save a bit of money when they move. With careful consideration and a bit of thought, it could be that they costly process does not need to be that much of an issue.
If you are going to hire a removal company, then the most important thing to do will be to get a lot of quotes from a lot of companies.
By comparing and contrasting the rates, you might be able to discover whether this is a cost effective solution for you. Beforehand, make sure that you have all of the information at hand: how many items you need to move, where you need to start from and go to, when you would like to move. If you are moving with a friend to the same destination, then you might be able to split the cost between you. The ability to compare and contrast rates will give you a good understanding on of the financial viability of hiring a removals firm. While it may appear cheaper to hire a van yourself, remember that there may well be hidden costs and fees, especially for those under 25.
One of the most important considerations, and one which could have a big financial impact is deciding on when you want to move. If you are moving in or out of student halls, this will likely be on the same day that a large number of other students also which to move out. Similarly, if you are one a street which is predominantly inhabited by students, it could get busy. If you have elected to move in a way which charges by the hour then this could be costly. Consider instead moving at an earlier time while keeping behind some of the essentials to last you until the final day.
Once you have your quotes and have reached a decision on when and how you will move, the most important part is to plan your process.
With great planning, you can discover where there might be hidden costs and charges and figure out a way of overcoming them. Whether it is the cost of parking in a certain loading or unloading spot, the need to cancel utilities or to transfer a tv licence, making sure that you address these problems early on can help you find out the most cost effective way of dealing with them, rather than having to adjust at the last minute, which could see fees and charges racking up. As well as the monetary cost, the stress involved in this kind of operation cannot be understated, and the hiring of a professional removals firm, whilst seemingly more costly, could actually help you reduce your worries and allow you to focus on the minor issues at hand.
For the actual moving, the acquisition of packaging materials can be a costly enterprise for some. If you opt to get plastic storage containers, you could quickly find the costs rising. Instead, attempt to find cheaper ways to acquire your necessary materials. It might be that a friend or family member has recently moved and has a number of cardboard boxes left over, or that your place of work or study simply throws away cardboard boxes which you could put to good use. Thinking outside the box is a great way to find alternative ways to save money.
