Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Storage Containers, Self Storage – Are You Downsizing But No Room For Everything?


There are many reasons to use self storage services for Storage Containers and Self Storage, consider these ones:
·         Are you renovating your home?
·         Is your company expanding and there’s no room for the extra stock?
·         Are you tired of looking at boxes of files you never access but are required by law to keep?
·         Are you moving overseas?
·         Is your garage full and there’s nowhere to park your car?
Once you have decided on a reason to use self storage, then you will need some tips to get the best value out of it.

14 Top Pre-Move Tips to Prepare Your Items for Storage.

1.    Storage - Book self storage unit and enquire about removalist services and charges. (Global will arrange an obligation free quote from a reputable removalist).
2.    Electricity - Arrange disconnection. Allow two working days.
3.    Gas/Water -  Arrange disconnection. Allow two working days.
4.    Telephone - Arrange disconnection at current address and reconnection at new address. Allow two days for reconnection to an existing line or up to two weeks for the installation of a new telephone at the new address.
5.    Cleaning - Have carpets, blinds and windows cleaned. Arrange for any rubbish to be removed.
6.    Post Office - Obtain application from post office for the redirection of mail.
7.    Deliveries - Stop milk, bread and newspaper deliveries.
8.    Cars - Notify the Department of Motor Transport of change of address for licence and registration.
9.    Electoral Roll - Forms are available from any post office to notify electoral office.
10.  Banks - Notify change of address and transfer accounts if required.
11.  Insurance - Health fund, Medicare, car insurance, life insurance to be notified of change of address. In transit insurance for all your possessions against loss or damage.
12.  Government Departments - Notify Centrelink of change of address.
13.  Medical - Notify doctor, dentist and vet of change of address.
14.  Subscriptions - Club memberships, magazines, book/music club subscriptions and trade journals to be advised of change of address.

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