Are you thinking about moving overseas soon, either for work or simply for a change of lifestyle? Any move can be a stressful time, even if you’re just relocating around the corner. International relocations are on an entirely new level again.
Before embarking on your life-changing journey, you’ll need to spend some time thinking about moving day and planning it out well in advance. This doesn’t just include the actual moving process but also a host of other considerations as well.
Whether you plan to move overseas permanently or just for a time, working out what to do with your furniture and personal belongings will be a major consideration.
Should you take it all with you or leave it all behind in storage? Alternatively, you might decide to relocate some of your stuff while leaving the rest in storage locally.
Ready Movers specialises in domestic moves, but we are also expert office removalists and commercial removalists, and we can certainly help you with international relocations. If you need advice regarding international relocations, feel free to ask.
Let’s now take a look at some of the pros and cons of storing belongings versus taking them with you.
Storing Belongings
There are positives and negatives to anything, and the same goes for storing belongings when it comes to your international move. Knowing what they are will help you to make more informed decisions about international relocations.
Pros
If you opt to store most of your furniture and belongings and take only your personal effects and clothing with you, there will be a lot less stuff that has to be organised, packed and shipped.
Keeping your items in storage will certainly lower the overall cost of the move too. International relocations can be an expensive process, and moving a houseful of furniture is one of the major costs involved.
If your items are kept in storage while you’re away, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that everything is safe and nothing will be damaged or go missing.
Organising storage in Brisbane will give you the option of storing some items and taking other items with you, ensuring you have what you need while at the same time lightening the load.
Storage can make the overall transition smoother and less stressful. Even if you plan to ship all of your household items and furniture abroad, leaving it in storage in the interim while you travel and get settled in overseas really takes the pressure off.
Cons
Ongoing storage obviously attracts storage fees, and these will have to be paid every month to maintain the storage. However, the cost of storage is likely not going to end up being anywhere near as high as relocating all your household items to another country.
You may find that once you’ve settled in overseas that there are certain items and possessions that you wish you had with you. This could be due to sentimental value, or perhaps you just can’t find a suitable replacement for the item in your new location.
Some storage facilities may have a time limit on storage, so be sure to check this first before committing to a particular storage company. You won’t want to have to arrange for someone to move all your stuff to a new storage location while you’re abroad.
There is also the possibility that you may worry about your belongings in storage while you’re away. This certainly won’t give you peace of mind if you’re inclined to be a worrier.
Talk to Ready Movers about storage for your overseas relocation or if you need professional commercial removalists or even office removalists. We have numerous storage options available, and there will be one that’s just right for your needs.
International Relocation of Belongings
Let’s now focus on some of the positives and negatives associated with relocating all of your household items to your new destination.
Pros
When you take all your possessions with you, you’ll have everything you could possibly need when settling into your new home in a new country.
Another advantage of having all your furniture and personal effects with you is that they will provide a sense of familiarity. This can be comforting when you find yourself a long way from the home you’re used to.
You won’t have to pay for storage back in Australia every month, and this also means there’s no chance of forgetting to make a payment and putting your storage in jeopardy.
With all of your belongings with you, you won’t be worried about them while living abroad. Some items can be expensive to replace or might be valuable. This can make relocating your possessions more cost-effective than leaving them behind. You also won’t have to spend many hours shopping for new furniture and other household goods.
Cons
There are a lot of logistics involved in packing up and moving everything you own overseas. This will involve a lot of organisation and coordinating with your removalist on both ends.
The cost of moving a houseful of furniture and personal effects abroad can be a costly exercise, depending on your chosen shipping method.
There is always the risk that furniture and other items can be damaged, broken, or even lost while in transit. Everything will need to be packed well and insured.
Everything will have to be inspected and passed through customs when it arrives in your chosen country. This can lead to delays as well as incurring various other charges.
For expert international relocations, commercial removalists, domestic removalists or office removalists, be sure to talk to Ready Movers first.
Which is Better?
While the lists of pros and cons of storage versus moving will help you with your decision-making, one option is not necessarily better than the other. It really depends on your own personal circumstances and requirements whether storing your possessions is the best option or whether you should take everything with you.
The important thing is to plan everything well ahead of the moving date. This way, you’ll have a clearer picture of the things you want (or need) to take with you and whether you would be better served to relocate all of your possessions or leave most of your stuff stored here in Brisbane.
Regardless of whether you plan to take everything with you or leave it in storage, you might also want to think about selling off some of the things that you really don’t want or need. This will save you space no matter what your plans are and will also put some money back in your pocket. Moving house is the perfect opportunity to declutter your life.
International Relocations and Storage with Ready Movers
If you require office removalists, commercial removalists, or assistance with international relocations or local storage in Brisbane, the expert team at Ready Movers has got you covered. We offer a safe, secure and highly professional international removals service. We can transport your valued possessions to any location around the world, so make us your first choice for international relocations.
Alternatively, if you need somewhere modern and safe to store your furniture and other belongings while you’re away, take advantage of our range of storage options. We even have storage facilities that are climate controlled to further protect your possessions.
Get in touch with Ready Movers today and arrange a quote for your next big move.
