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Monday, 16 April 2012

Saving money when moving house

Moving to a new flat or house can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming experiences we have to face in normal life, once you've considered all the things you'll need to pack, box up, wrap, account for and transport.
What's more, the actual expense of moving to a new place could shift some of that stress onto your budget too. Taking a few days off work, covering the cost of a removal company/van hire - the costs soon add up.
Yet, there are some practical ways you could keep your costs to a minimum when moving house. Let's take a look.

Make a fresh start

One of the exciting things about moving house is starting anew - and ditching old clutter and unused items that you've amassed in your old home could not only help you increase your storage space, but reduce the overall cost of the move too. So it's important to plan in advance, to make sure you're not spending time and money on things you don't use anyway.
Removal companies will often charge according to the weight and number of items that have to be moved, so getting rid of anything you no longer use could leave your purse or wallet feeling less squeezed.
Furthermore, having a good rummage through the attic, basement or at the backs of cupboards could even make you a bit of money - which could be handy when it comes to covering the cost of decorating your new place. If you have any old clothes, CD/DVD collections, sets of books or antiques that you don't want, why not sell them online?

Read more - http://www.thinkmoney.com/money/saving-money-when-moving-house-0-5388.htm

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