After passing your exams, you are a top student, ready to embark on your next academic adventure. While you would never fail in the classroom, moving into your new flat or boarding house might not go so smoothly unless you follow the advice of the experts at City Removalists, the best removalists in the business. They offer this sage advice for home removals:
1. Plan a budget for your new home
If you decide to rent a flat, you'll also have other expenses. In addition to electric, gas, furniture, and food, you will also need Internet access to do most of your studies at home. Your budget should also account for furniture you need to buy or move into your new apartment.
Try to find flatmates from your hometown who will attend the same university so you can share expenses. Before you get the key to the flat, you'll need to pay a bond-usually four weeks of rent-to your landlord. You might be able to save money by moving your furniture on the same day if you plan to share the flat with friends from your hometown.
2. Finding a suitable apartment or other housing solution
Students from out of town are often provided with house-hunting workshops by universities, including the University of Sydney. Consider these opportunities to learn about under-advertised housing on the open market, or even other housing solutions, such as boarding houses or on-campus housing, if your university offers it, this is especially important if you are moving long distance to a university, then you should consider an interstate removal.
Do your research online, but do not hesitate to call your family or friends if you live near your new university. You might find the perfect place through them.
3. Moving Preparation
Packing begins after you find a place to live. Before you start your course of study, make sure you take care of other arrangements.
Clothing: First, look at your wardrobe. The university year is a long one, so make sure you have enough clothing for each season and all seasons.
Paperwork: If you live in another country, you’ll need to make sure that all your paperwork is in order. If you need a letter of recommendation for your new landlord, medical records, prescriptions, or transcripts from past schools, all of these will be helpful. To drive here, you will need a driver's license from another country. Ensure that your previous address is forwarded to your new one. Your medical records will still need to be transferred if your university is outside of your city or state if you live in Australia.
Moving Arrangements: If you plan to move furnishings from your current home to your new place—or if you plan to buy furniture in your new city, you’ll need to arrange to move your belongings. It is common for removalists to offer discounts or extra services during the week or during other non-peak times. The company provides free boxes for you to use. It will save you the time and effort of running from supermarket to supermarket in search of boxes if you use their boxes. Additionally, professional-grade boxes are stronger than store-bought boxes.
We offer professional removalist services to help you move to nearly anywhere in Australia during your university years. If you are looking for a removalist in Parramatta, please call us on 1300 441 331.