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So it's time to sell your home, maybe you are relocating for work, to look after ageing parents, or sadly, you and your partner have decided to separate.
No matter how much planning you do, this can still be a demanding time.
Your local transport company and self-storage business are going to become new best friends of your family because they are so experienced in all facets of what you are about to go through.
If you have a household full of furniture and boxes that have to be moved, and don't we all at various times, then you can call a home removal company to come and take care of it all.
Some of them go the full-service model, where they pack everything and deliver it to your new address and unpack it.
Depending on your budget you may prefer to talk to a transport hire company and take the DIY approach.
Your driver's licence will cover you to drive a small ute and up to a two-tonne truck, so you can pack and move to your own timetable.
If you are moving to a new address and you have timed it to perfection, then you're all set.
Most times, this can't and doesn't happen, so you will need to consider storage options.
While your fridge and lounge suite might enjoy a temporary stay in a friend's garage, a whole house full of goods needs something more long term.
It would be best to consider a storage facility.
If you need short or long term storage your friendly local self-storage facility can help.
The members of the Self Storage Association of Australia provide high standards of service, safety and security.
If you're selling the family home, a cost-effective and achievable step toward gaining a good price and a quick sale is to declutter and store so as to present your house to its best advantage.
If you have not stored before (and about two-thirds of storage clients have not) SSAA members can help you make a list of "must do's".
"All you have to do is contact a member of SSAA so we can guide your way through these practical details allowing you to feel more organised to face the new times ahead with confidence and ease," a spokesperson said.
They will help ensure that during this busy and stressful time you have not forgotten any of the many important details involved.
Perhaps one of the most important considerations is the flexibility of their access hours.
You need to be able to 'visit' your belongings when you want to.
