Almost everyone has heard that old cliche 'moving is one of the most stressful events in your life' and you have the choice of doing this yourself or using a professional removalist. See Getting A Quote if using a removalist.

If you are going to do it yourself, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help minimize the stress. The key ingredients for a good move are planning, organisation, good equipment and tools, the right moving materials, some good friends and a heap of plain common sense.

The first thing to remember is to plan ahead as much as possible. Having a written plan or Moving Checklist is a smart way to stay organized.

You will need to obtain some Packing Supplies before you start and take note of the important Packing Tips.

Depending on the timing of the move, you might want to consider storage space for some of your stuff that can't be immediately accommodated.

Back to the beginning, plan your move first.