6 practical steps to create a moving budget

1. 6 practical steps to create a moving budget Moving expense is one of the main culprits that makes moving such a stressful activity. It involves various kind of expenses, from the quoted process expenses to pocket expenses that are often unplanned and come as a rude shock. This makes it even more important that you involve budget planning into your relocation to keep a track on your budget. Preparation for controlling finances for your relocation can save you a lot of money by the end of the process, which makes it an attractive option to build a budget plan before you start preparing your moving checklist. Your budget should include the cost of packing, labor and truck rental if you are planning for a DIY move. Or add up inevitable pocket expenses added to the quote that you have obtained from the professional Packers and Movers Bangalore whom you have hired for your move. We have tried to include a few things that you should consider when you are set to create a budget for your next relocation: 1.Fixed costs: Your fixed costs in your current home like final water and electricity bills, society maintenance fee and other such expenses that cannot be avoided are important expenses to consider before setting out to plan your moving budget. These costs will remind you make your move as cheap as possible without compromising on the quality. 2.Plan your move: Choose the best way you can adopt to move – a DIY move or hiring professional movers. If you choose a DIY move, you need to consider a number of options like buying packing material, hiring labor and truck rentals. You must to negotiate

2. truck rentals along with the labor for loading and unloading. Obtain at least 5 different quotes should you choose to hire professional movers for your move. Negotiate hard with the best moving company and ensure the quote is final and there are not hidden charges. 3.Packing: You are advised to buy used packing material in case you have chosen a DIY move. Carton boxes can be procured from the local kirana shop or scrap shop that will give you at throw away prices. Check for other packing material with your friends and colleagues who have moved recently. You need to be smart since the packing material contributes 30% of the total cost. 4.Pet care: Your pet is the dearest to you among all things and pet care while in transit is an additional expense and must be planned properly with a specialist pet moving company. 5.Food and Lodging: Your stuff may not arrive on time or your new home may not be ready to accept you immediately. This might mean additional cost on your food and lodging bills that must be factored in to avoid last minute surprises. 6.Furniture and Fixtures: Your new home may not have a built-in wardrobe like your old home which might warrant the need to buy a new one. You may not have water heaters with a need to buy them new. All this would add up to your moving budget that needs to be considered while your first attempt of course should be to find a home with all fixtures and furniture. Finally, things will always come up with the professional Packers and Movers Hyderabad if you have hired for the move. You should add 10 percent to your total cost to pay up for inevitable expenses for additional labor that might spring up due to narrow passage ways or long distance between truck parking and your door. This addition in

3. your budget will give you some peace of mind given the fact that you were prepared for it.