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The costly home moving mistakes to avoid
Home insurance tech firm, Buzzmove, discovered that a third of recent movers have never checked the insurance documentation of a removal firm they have used. This could leave them severely out of pocket if things go wrong on moving day.
But going over budget is one of the main stress points regarding moving home, helping to make it the third most stressful life event, said Damien Seaman, head of brand for Buzzmove.
He said: “Moving house is not something many people do frequently, so it is easy to forget many of the potential costs. Seemingly small things such as the day of the week on which the move takes place, where the truck will park, or how many flights of stairs the furniture will be carried up can have an unexpected impact on the charge for the move. However, there are ways to keep the costs down. Being aware of where the extra charges may occur is the first line of defence.
“It is also important to use a trusted and insured removal firm. It can be tempting to go for the firm offering the lowest quote, but this could be a false economy. Without proper insurance, breakages won’t be covered. Also an approved firm will stick to the original price quoted, with no hidden extras.”
To help home movers avoid unexpected costs, Buzzmove has created a checklist of charges to look out for:
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