Six ways to stop the price going through the roof when you’re moving house
MOVING house can be pricey, especially as August is the peak time for relocating.
But don’t worry, we have some handy ways to save money on your removal.
GET RID: Start by decluttering.
The less you have, the easier and cheaper your move will be.
Use the Nextdoor app to sell unwanted furniture and other items locally.
As users are within two miles of your area, items get snapped up fast and you could earn extra cash before the big move.
PACK SMARTLY: Save on packing supplies by finding free ones. Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree often have listings for free moving boxes.
Local shops might have spare boxes in stock rooms they are happy to donate, so it’s worth asking.
HAGGLE FOR A DEAL: Don’t settle for the first price a moving company offers.
Many will negotiate or match a competitor’s price.
Being flexible with a moving date or time of day can also get you a better deal.
But get everything in writing to avoid last-minute on-the-day surprises.
GET A HELPING HAND: If moving everything by yourself feels overwhelming, try airtasker.com.
You can find affordable help for packing, moving, or unloading.
The platform lets you set a price and receive offers from locals, often for much less than a full removal service.
In the future, you could also set yourself up as an Airtasker to earn a little extra cash — one earned £30k in his first year for helping people move house!
DRIVE DOWN THE COST: Hiring a van can be a cheaper alternative to a full removal service.
Uremovals.com has a comparison tool so you can find a local “man with a van”, so you don’t have to spend on someone making a long trip to get to you.
You can pick the van size and decide if you need a driver or an extra pair of hands and get prices.
STORE ‘N’ SAVE: If you need to store stuff before moving into your new place, look for self-storage facilities with new customer offers.
There are often promotions that can help you save.
Check out our exclusive Little Helper offer.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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