The two couples who engaged me for this task are professional people – both with a similar budget – what I would call mid range but I soon discovered that finding rentals in this price bracket is certainly a challenge in Melbourne at present.

Thankfully we have been able to secure suitable properties for both couples, so smiles all round!

Another task these past few weeks has been to clear out a storage unit for a client who has lived overseas for the past three years. The contents of the unit include furniture, clothing, electrical good and some boxes that we haven’t been able to get to yet because of the larger items. What treasures will be revealed I wonder? This is a fun job – dirty but fun and we are now in the process of securing a decent price for the used furniture items.

You could say we like to move it, move it!

Need a hand with similar tasks? Give me a call.

Hmmm now for the packing. How on earth did I accumulate so much stuff you may ask yourself? It’s easy to do, so don’t beat yourself up – I’m sure we’ve all been there.

It’s a great idea to get rid of some of the clutter before you start filling up those boxes for the move to your new home. You may like to follow some of these suggestions to get you on your way:-

If you haven’t used it within the last year you probably never will – out it goes.

If it’s broken and has been so for the last 12-18months, you probably have no intention of ever fixing it or using it – toss it.

If it doesn’t fit you, and hasn’t for a year – in the op-shop pile

If it’s past its use-by-date – turf it

If it’s a gift you are hanging onto because it was a gift, not because you like it or use it – op shop

If I have 20 sets/pairs of the same thing – let it go people!

I’m sure by now you’d be feeling a lot happier about packing up your decluttered house. But what about the unpacking at the other end?

Just imagine coming home to your new home to find the boxes unpacked, your kitchen in order, your beds made and the rubbish removed. There might even be dinner and wine in the fridge for the first night in your new home. Pure bliss!

If you are thinking of moving in the near future, don’t forget that a personal concierge can help you with all this and more. Give me a call.

What “moving house” stories/tips have you got? Would love to hear them!