TOP 5 TIPS FOR MOVING APARTMENTS IN HONG KONG
When it comes to moving, there’s no shortage of things to prepare before the big day. Finding a new place to live in Hong Kong can be daunting, yet with the right team, you can help make the move less stressful and allow yourself more time to continue with your normal day-to-day life. If you are moving home in Hong Kong, here are our five best tips to make your moving day a success.
1. Pack Your Essentials Last and Unpack Them First
What is the first thing you will need after your move is complete and you are safely in your new home? Your toothbrushes, pyjamas and a change of clothes for the next day or an electric kettle along with tea or coffee are good items to begin with. Definitely keep pillows and blankets handy for the night time, otherwise your first sleep in your new home might be uncomfortable. All of these items should be the last things for you to pack after using them in the morning of your move. Put them in a box that’s clearly labelled and easy to differentiate from the rest, so you know which one to unpack first. You should also ensure that you keep any important documents like passports and other important items like phone chargers, keys and water bottles with you during the move.
2. Pack Every Item Carefully
Even if you’ve chosen Allied for your move, you may choose to pack your own belongings when moving home in Hong Kong. If you choose not to use our experienced teams to help you pack and label boxes, make sure all items are packed and supported properly in their boxes. Try to use the same size and shape boxes throughout the move to make the stacking of them simpler for the removals team. Remember that many boxes may be packed on top of them, so ensure they are well padded with packing materials and keep fragile and breakables located separately. If you have run out of packing supplies, you can use sheets or clothing. Remember that when packing your own boxes, you may not be insured for breakages as the Allied moving teams are only insured when they have carried out the packing.
3. Mark Your Boxes
It can be tough to keep track of all your belongings when moving so we recommend creating a labelling system during the packing and unpacking process . When packing your own boxes, make an inventory of what is in each box. Make sure to label them according to the room in which they should be unpacked. This allows your removals team to know where each box needs to go and not have to consult you constantly. Colour-coding each area of the house to match certain boxes is a simple and effective way to achieve this.
4. Organise babysitting for your children and pets
Preparing for a move is difficult enough without having to also supervise your children and pets at the same time. That’s why we recommend organising your kids and furry or feathered friends to be looked after during the move so you won’t need to worry about what they are doing or the possibility of them running off. In the case of pets, you can also arrange a pet relocation service to transport them to your new home. They will ensure that your pet arrives safely and also the required documentation for the move.
5. Find A Reliable Moving Team
Asking friends and family to help move your belongings may sound like a great way to save money, but it can lead to fallouts and tension. It’s rarely worth the money you’d expect to save and can sometimes even end up costing more when you factor in all additional costs. So finding the right removals company for moving home in Hong Kong is important. Allied offer insurance, the right tools to move delicate objects, purpose-built vehicles and years of experience so you know your belongings will be safer with us.
If you’re looking for help from start to finish throughout the moving process, the team at Allied can pack your belongings, transport them to your new home and unpack them, allowing you to relax as much as possible during the process. Please contact us to discuss your moving requirements and receive a free quote specific to your requirements today!