Palmers Blog
Find out the latest from Palmers including tips of the trade.
How Removalists Calculate Moving Quotes?
What actually goes into a moving quote? We explain how Palmers assesses volume, access, distance, packing and specialist items for local, intrastate and interstate moves, with real calculator examples to show how different factors can affect the estimate.
Are There Furniture Removal Services That Include Packing and Unpacking?
Many furniture removal services offer packing and unpacking, but the level of care and expertise can vary significantly. Learn what’s typically included, why professional packing matters, and how experienced removalists help reduce stress during local and international moves.
Strong Moves Start with Stronger Packing
Imagine this: your grandmother’s antique vase, your designer furniture, and all the personal treasures you’ve collected over decades — now packed, ready to move across the country, or even across the world to your new home. One weak box, one wrong move in a narrow...
Moving Your Car from Australia to New Zealand: Costs, Shipping & Import Requirements
A practical guide to moving your car from Australia to New Zealand, including shipping options, indicative costs, preparation and import requirements.
Dangerous Goods That Can’t Be Moved: Palmers Relocations Guide
Not all items can be moved safely or legally. Learn which dangerous goods are prohibited, what needs special handling, and how Palmers Relocations ensures a safe, compliant move in Australia or abroad.
Best Countries to Move to from Australia in 2027: A Practical Guide
Thinking about moving overseas in 2027? Explore countries worth considering, what it takes to live and work there, and the practical questions to answer before you move.
Moving to the Gold Coast: Suburbs, Costs and What to Plan Before You Move
Moving to the Gold Coast? Compare suburbs and rental costs, work through your daily travel, and find out what to organise before your belongings arrive.
Moving to Perth: Suburbs, Living Costs and Planning Your Interstate Move
Planning a move to Perth? Compare areas and rental costs, understand WA’s quarantine requirements, and organise the practical details of your interstate move.
Moving to Brisbane: Suburbs, Living Costs and What to Organise
Moving to Brisbane? Compare suburbs and rental costs, check flood information and transport, and plan the practical details before moving day.
Retiring Overseas from Australia: Countries, Costs and What to Plan
Thinking about retiring overseas? Compare destinations, understand the pension, healthcare and residency questions, and plan what to take before making the move.
Cultural differences between Ireland & Australia
If you are thinking of making the big move from Ireland to Australia like so many before you, then I’m sure you have many questions regarding the culture of Australia
Palmers Guide: Relocating Your Vehicle in Australia
Taking your car interstate? Understand what affects the transport cost, how to prepare your vehicle and how to plan its arrival around your household move.