Moving overseas, as you can imagine, is a big process. From choosing a removals company, to packing, booking flights and waiting for your items to arrive; it’s safe to say the whole process can cause some stress. One of the major dilemmas for many people, however, is deciding what to take with them; specifically, furniture. Between family heirlooms and furniture that you can’t bear to part with, it’s can be really difficult to know what’s worth taking and what you should leave behind. Therefore, we’ve put together below a guide to moving furniture overseas to help you out.
When you Shouldn’t Move your Furniture
The first thing to do when moving your furniture overseas is to weigh up the pros and cons of bringing what you have with you. A good way to do this is to separate your furniture into pieces that you wouldn’t mind leaving behind and pieces that you would struggle to part with. By doing this, you can start to narrow down which items you can leave behind if need be. One of the main reasons as to why you may not choose to bring some furniture with you is if it doesn’t have any sentimental value. This is because in some cases, it can be more economical to sell your cheaper furniture instead of bringing it with you as shipping pricing is based on volume, meaning the more you bring, the more money you’ll have to spend on shipping. However, it is still important to check with your international removalist to make sure this will be a cheaper option for you before you start selling off your furniture. Another reason for not bringing your furniture might be because your new place is smaller or your current furniture doesn’t match the aesthetic.
When you Should Move your Furniture
On the other hand, there are times when furniture is worth bringing with you, whether that be for economical or sentimental reasons. If you have furniture that has significant monetary value or sentimental value, there’s no reason you should leave these items behind if you don’t want to. It’s pieces like these that help make you feel at home and settled in when you move, which you shouldn’t have to sacrifice. In addition, it can often be difficult to repurchase similar items, especially if the same furniture stores aren’t in your new country. Believe it or not, the mentality behind bringing cheaper furniture can work in the same way. Unlike Australia, some countries don’t have discount furniture stores where you can buy cheap furniture. Because of this, if you own cheaper furniture, you may actually want to bring it with you if you can’t afford to fork out extra money for new furniture (which is completely understandable as moving is expensive!). As always, it’s important to do your research and weigh up the costs of both options before you secure any plans.
Work with a Trusted Moving Company
One of the most important parts of your moving process is to working with an international moving company that has a great reputation to ensure your furniture arrives safely. International removalists that are experienced will often be able to offer advice on what’s worth moving and what isn’t, as well as provide you with a quote beforehand so that you can make decisions based on pricing. All good removalists should also offer a comprehensive wrap and pack service so that your items are packed safely according to customs requirements. This way, you can feel confident that your furniture will arrive safely and arrive as quickly as possible.