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Moving into your new apartment…

May 6, 2021 by viridity

The day has finally arrived and you’re preparing to move into your brand-new apartment but there are still a few further things to think about before you settle in.  

Moving

Moving into your new apartment can be one of the most exciting moments of your life, especially if it is your first home. Most people take a few days to move in after they have settled but others cannot wait and dive straight in. However, moving into an apartment is not the same as a house and it may take a little more planning. 

Things to think about include: 

Access

Will you be carrying your whole life up the stairs or taking the elevator? You will need to inform your movers if they are going to be carrying things up themselves. Alternatively, if you’re using the elevator you may have to alert body corporate who may book an elevator for you and request protection be placed in the lift prior to the big move.

Your building manager

Having a building a manger and getting permission to move to a new house may be a new feeling but it is step one of realising you now live in a complex and need to be respectful of your neighbours. Chat to your building manager to discuss any issues that may arise. They likely have also seen many other people move in and may have a few tips.

Removalist insurance

Apartment complexes can be tricky environments to move around in with big furniture, and bumps and accidents are almost certainly likely to occur. This should be a consideration when choosing a removalist and it is worth checking what their policy is on damage and whether their insurance is up to date. This will give you peace and mean you’re covered in the case of something going wrong.

Height restrictions and parking

When it comes to moving vans, a little pre-planning will make the day run smoother. Most apartment blocks don’t have a driveway you can park in and most car parks will have height restrictions, so it could be worth taking note of these before you choose what type of moving van to go with.

Time of day

Out of hours moving will not go down well with your neighbours. It is also normal that newer and larger complexes have rules about time of days you can do the heavy lifting. If you’re moving outside 9am and 5pm you also will likely encounter lots of people heading to work or coming home, so maybe take the day off and get it done during the quiet period.

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