"The Great Australian Dream isn’t gone; it’s just a smaller dream now," said Monarch Investments Chief Executive Officer Peter Icklow on the trend of reducing the size of houses from 250 square meters to 160-170 square meters. To respond to the declining demand for houses and rising land costs, Australian home builders and realty developers have to reduce the sizes of the houses and lots. Bloomberg reported that major land and building developers have resorted to this affordability strategy with Stockland cutting their average house-and-land size package by almost 20% and Australand redesigning the homes as they shrink them.

Always Moving Stuff – Sydney’s Premium House and Furniture Removalist

Yes, buying a new house may be expensive; but moving to that new house need not be costly. If you know where to look for help and who to trust to do the job, your relocation would be affordable and stress free.With over 25 years of experience as a house and furniture removalist, Always Moving Stuffis Sydney’s trusted removals specialist. They are experts in furniture removals and transport work, efficiently assisting you in your move from pre-packing, storing and transporting furniture, valuables and fragile items.

Prepare a Relocation Checklist

To make your "moving-out, moving-in" transition without hassle,prepare a good checklist of the tasks you need to accomplish.A big part of moving is sorting out which furniture, niknaks, clothes etc. are coming with you to your new house, and what will be going to the charity shop, garage sale, or in the bin. It can be a huge job, so the list below can help you prepare for your move.

• 4-6 weeks before the move

• Make a list of your main possessions and separate them according to categories, such as moving, storage, disposal, garage sale, charity.

• Contact a removalist, like Always Moving Stuff, because they can help you with your preparation.

• Organise packing materials, such as boxes, tape, wrapping paper.

• Begin packing the home wares, linens, and other items which you won’t use until you’re settled in your new house.

• Settle utility bills and arrange for their disconnections and connections in your old and new house.

• Back up your computer hard drive.

• 2 weeks before the move

• Manage the consumable and perishable goods in your house, especially the frozen foods.

• If moving to a different city, obtain copies of your medical and school records.

• If you have pets, arrange for them to be taken care of them during your move.

• Prepare an inventory list of each box while packing to ensure that you’ve moved everything. Make sure all boxes are properly and clearly labelled.

• Confirm your moving schedule.

• Hold your garage sale if need be.

• 1 week before the move

• Update your address details by informing government institutions, banks, and insurance companies of your move.

• Defrost the fridge a couple of days prior to the move.

• Pack a personal luggage for clothes and toiletries you’ll use during and after the move.

• Pack your valuables and important documents securely.

• Cancel all your hired local services.

• Prepare for meals and accommodation during and after the move.

Moving wouldn’t be a problem if you prepare well for it. With Always Moving Stuff, moving becomes even less stressful.