There’s no getting around the fact that moving is expensive.
The cost of moving is usually determined by how far you’re moving and how much stuff you have. It also depends on how much you’re willing to do on your own.
A DIY cross-country move in a rented truck might cost a few thousand dollars, but moving abroad from the US to the UK can easily cost $10,000 or more. If you don’t want to drain your bank account to move house, we’ve got the post for you.
Today, we’re going to tell you the cheapest way to move. Don’t let the internet scare you away from buying a house you love in a place that you love. Keep reading and we’ll tell you how to do it on the cheap.
Declutter Before Packing
One important thing you can do to prepare for a big move is trying to declutter and get rid of items you don’t need. Countless people go into a cross-country or international move with the mindset that they have to move all of their belongings, but it’s a great opportunity to downsize.
Not only will you be saving yourself money on moving costs, but you’ll make the actual move easier as well. If you’re able to sell some of those belongings on sites like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, then you can even make money to finance your move as well.
Shipping Items
Any smaller items – clothes, kitchen things, artwork, pillows, blankets, etc. – may actually be better to ship. This is especially true of international moves where you’ll be traveling with your most important belongings.
The best thing to do is use a freight company to ship the rest – find more information here.
Renting Your Own Moving Truck
It goes without saying that packing for a move on your own will save you money. That said, you can save a lot by avoiding moving companies at all. Depending on the move, renting your own moving truck will run you a few thousand dollars.
Beyond the truck, you’ll only have to pay for additional packing supplies and fuel when you do it this way. Planning and executing your own move can be overwhelming, but if you’re working under a tight budget, this is the best thing to do.
Call In Some Friends
If you’ve got an entire house to pack and move, but you don’t want to do it alone, call in some friends.
Even having extra hands to help you pack and load a truck when you depart will shave a lot of time off your move without costing you any money.
Move House Without Breaking the Bank
Buying a house in a different part of the world is exciting – but then the work begins. These are just a few tips on how to move house without breaking the bank. However, if money isn’t an issue, then it’s always going to be easier to hire movers to take care of everything for you.
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Amanda Byers is a graduate of Columbia, where she played volleyball and annoyed a lot of professors. Now as Zobuz’s entertainment and Lifestyle Editor, she enjoys writing about delicious BBQ, outrageous style trends and all things Buzz worthy.
