One point that should be more obvious than it is is that people move home almost every day of the year, which means removalists very rarely have time to put their feet up and relax for a day or two, let alone a whole week. Many factors will influence when someone moves home, and it will often be the case that matters beyond their control dictate the timing.
For example, the timing of a job relocation and the necessary home move may be down to the employer's choosing. The time it takes the bank to agree on a mortgage is another. Or it could be the landlord whose apartment you will rent wishes to refurbish, delaying the date for moving in. Add to these any one of hundreds of other matters that could influence when a home move takes place.
Of course, the timing of your home move may be entirely in your hands, so you can choose the date that suits you. However, that date should not be arrived at by throwing a dart at a wall calendar. Matters such as hiring removalists and their availability will be one to cover, and there are other timing factors that you should consider, such as those we have highlighted below.
Moving In The Summer
Most people, if asked when they believe the best time of year to move home is, will likely say during the summer months, and in most cases, that is true. There are many advantages to moving home in summer, the most obvious being that the days are longer and therefore you have daylight from early morning to late at night, making any home move easier.
Summer is also more likely to have suitable weather for a home move, and although it might mean having plenty of cold drinks on hand for your removalists, the fact that you are not competing with wind and rain makes a huge difference. One point to note is that summer is the peak season for removalists, so the fees tend to be higher than at other times.
Moving In The Winter
One advantage of moving in winter is that you can expect to pay less for hiring removalists. One reason is that fewer people wish to move in winter, so removalists will offer lower fees to help attract clients. Beyond this, there is little advantage to moving in winter but a huge downside depending on your local climate.
In winter, most areas experience more rain, wind, ice, and even snow, which is not conducive to an easy and stress-free house move. Days are also shorter so there are fewer daylight hours.
Moving In Spring Or Autumn
For anyone looking to avoid the downsides of summer and winter but also gain some benefits, you might choose a happy medium by opting for a spring or autumn home move. Weather in both seasons should not be at either extreme, and there is a reasonable amount of daylight hours.
Most removalists will advise that you should aim for the mid-season of either spring or autumn rather than the beginning or end of them, with mid-September and mid-April being the optimum, respectively.
Timing Interstate Home Moves
An interstate house move needs to be well planned, and that includes choosing the timing of them if that is possible. The consensus is that you should avoid the peak time during summer as this is when an already high interstate moving fee will be even higher compared to a local house move.
On the plus side regarding fees, you will find many removalists often discounted rates for interstate moves that start in the early morning, and they may also lower their fee if you agree to move on a specific day to accommodate their schedule.
