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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1976
Page
17
A survey highlights widespread dissatisfaction with movers as households face quotes, dates, insurance, and delivery issues. Personal handling by removalists yields higher satisfaction, while Canberra emphasizes impersonal tender processes in public service moving.
A Canberra survey notes most removal firms handle over 3,000 transactions yearly with a few near 6,000. The industry grows 20 to 50 percent annually due to population shifts, while firms diversify for slack periods and employ dual role drivers. Householders should meet a company representative, obtain clear service guarantees, inventory every item, and plan door to door delivery to minimize damage and delay.
Provides a compact checklist for tenants planning a move including giving notice, disconnecting utilities, informing banks and post offices, stopping deliveries, arranging cash and packing supplies, defrosting and cleaning appliances, moth proofing textiles, securing motors and moving parts, confirming date with movers, and ensuring insurance coverage.
Plan a price list for basic equipment and furniture before buying. Prioritize long term value, especially floor coverings, as better carpet lasts longer with lower maintenance. Consider room use and necessary structural changes such as potentially removing a wall between the kitchen and adjoining space.
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