Updated December, 2025
Moving house doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With the right preparation (and a few insider tricks from people who move thousands of households every year), the entire experience can be organised, smooth — and dare we say, enjoyable.
Here are five expert tips to help you move with confidence in 2026.
1. Declutter Before You Pack — Your Future Self Will Thank You
Decluttering is still the most powerful way to reduce stress and cut moving costs. But the key is to be strategic, not sentimental.
How to make deciding easier:
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If it hasn’t been used, worn, or noticed in 12 months — it goes.
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If it’s broken and “waiting to be fixed,” it’s probably not worth packing.
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If it won’t fit in your new home, consider selling, donating, or gifting.
Palmers Tip:
Try the hanger test: turn all your clothes hangers one direction. After wearing an item, flip the hanger. After a month or two, it’s clear what you no longer reach for.
Can’t decide? Short-term storage gives you space to think without cluttering the new place.
2. Use Proper Moving Boxes and Start Packing Early
Most people underestimate how much they own until everything comes out of drawers and cupboards. Packing early prevents that last-minute chaos.
Where to get the right boxes:
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Supermarket boxes are okay, but not ideal for breakables.
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Palmers Relocations provides industry-standard packing materials: book cartons, wardrobe boxes, artwork cartons, bike boxes, and specialised TV packing.
These are designed to keep your belongings safe — and to protect the environment with sustainable materials.
If packing yourself:
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Organise by room or category.
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Label the side of each box (not the top).
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Mark fragile items clearly.
Or skip the hassle entirely — Palmers can handle all packing for you.
3. Organise Moving Day Like a Pro
Enlisting friends can be fun — until someone gets sick, busy, or bails. Confirm plans a week before and always have a Plan B.
When to call professionals instead:
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You have heavy, awkward, or expensive furniture
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You’re short on time
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You want the move done in one efficient, organised sweep
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You have specialty items like a piano, artwork, or antiques
Palmers’ trained removalists follow strict procedures, ensuring your belongings are moved safely, quickly, and with care.
4. Choose the Right Transport Option
Moving down the street? A ute might do. Moving across the city? A truck is usually the safer (and faster) option.
Your choices:
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DIY hire truck: cost-effective, but heavy lifting is on you.
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Truck + professional movers: faster, safer, and often cheaper than a DIY move once you factor in fuel, multiple trips, time off work, and accidental damage.
Palmers offers a full range of door-to-door relocation services including:
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Professional packing
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Transport
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Exit cleaning
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Valet unpacking
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Handyman services
If you want a seamless move, this is the stress-free route.
5. In Between Homes? Store Your Things Safely
Sometimes settlement dates don’t line up. Sometimes your lease ends before the next one begins. No need to panic — that’s what secure storage is for.
Storage options include:
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Self storage: access whenever you want.
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Container storage: we deliver a container, you load (or we load), and it’s stored with no double handling. Then it’s delivered to your new home when ready.
Both are clean, safe, weather-protected, and located across major Australian cities.
A Smooth Move Is All About Planning Ahead
With the right approach and the right support, moving house can be organised and stress-free — even enjoyable. A little planning goes a long way, and professional help can make an even bigger difference.
Did these tips help you?
Got your own moving hacks?