Moving can be hectic and can bring on anxiety and stress; this is often compounded by other events that need to be organized. There is often a lot of emotion when it comes time to move, especially if you are moving across the country from Brisbane to Perth. In addition to the move, there are tons of other things you may need to organize, like organizing end of lease cleaning, changing addresses and paper work, plan for work and etc. Therefore it is important to have a strong plan in place and ensure your move can run as smooth as possible, this will alleviate some of the stress and anxiety it brings.
Finding the right interstate removalist
The truth is, not everyone will be able to afford to hire a full service interstate removalist, especially when moving from one end to the other end of the country. Rates for moving the contents of the average single 3 bedroom home can ben in the tens of thousands between the 2 locations. Instead, try using a backloading service. You would need to target removalists that are based in Perth when moving interstate Brisbane to Perth. Backloading services can significantly reduce the cost by selling truck space at a discounted rate when returning to their base location. Although backloading is much cheaper than a full service removal, by no means that it is of less quality and service.
Will you need transit insurance?
Transit insurance is insurance for your contents whilst in transit. Most home contents insurance do not cover items whilst they are in transit, so you should always check with your insurer whether your items are covered before the move. Business insurance and public liability insurance held by the removalist should not be mistaken for transit insurance, the business and public liability insurance they hold is to protect their business, in the event there truck is stolen or their truck damages the neighbours front fence while backing in the driveway. It does not cover any damage to your contents done to your furniture whilst in transit, although many removalists do offer transit insurance at an additional cost for peace of mind.
Choose an AFRA member
Removalists who are members of the Australian Furniture Removers Association follow stringent guidelines that help regulate the industry. AFRA supports its members by offering training, industry information and keeps them abreast of legal and industrial changes. AFRA protects consumers by only accrediting removalists that have the right equipment, vehicle and proper trained staff to perform a professional move. Be sure to check out AFRA Faq for further details.
Where to go for complaints
If you have any dispute relating to a business in the removals industry, the first place to gather information or lodge a formal complaint is http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection
