Low-cost move: 3 tips
What if we gave you a few tips to help you make great savings on your move?
Optimise the cost of your moving project
If you're looking for good deals and tips to save money on your new moving or redecorating project, we've listed the best ones for you.
Prepare your move
Find a cheap mover
Optimise your financing
Prepare your move
When you move, you need to think about the volume you are going to move: the more belongings you have, the more expensive it will be. Moving is usually the perfect time to declutter!
- Declutter: this can be an opportunity to get rid of items you no longer use, which will only add clutter and volume when calculating your moving costs. You can even sell these items to make space and earn a little money, while saving on your move.
- Eco-friendly/free packing: for packing your fragile items, consider collecting newspaper, bubble wrap, boxes and any other protective materials from nearby shops. Or ask your neighbours – they might have some good tips for finding free packing materials near you!
Find a cheap mover
Still wondering how to find the right person to move you at a lower cost? Look no further, your mover is on Cocolis!
If your move is quite small, it can be done by an individual who is already making the journey with their vehicle and has a little space in their car.
For a larger move, Cocolis will put you in touch with professional transporters, whose legal documents are thoroughly checked beforehand.
Whether you choose the peer-to-peer option or a professional, you'll save money because your move will be part of a cost-sharing journey. And on top of that, you'll be doing your bit for the planet by helping to reduce the number of vehicles on the road!
Optimise your property project financing
Very often, a moving and/or redecorating or renovation project goes hand in hand with a mortgage project.
How can you optimise the financing of your project?
- Rely on your personal contribution: the higher it is, the more likely you are to get better borrowing conditions from banks. In fact, a substantial personal contribution shows your seriousness and your ability to repay.
- Switch mortgage insurance: at several stages in your project, it is possible and even advisable to review the mortgage insurance offers on the market and change if necessary to ensure you get the best cover. Many insurance brokers can help you with this process.
- Save on your energy bills with an energy supplier comparison tool.
- Contact a mortgage broker: they will take a commission on the final loan obtained, but can help you save sometimes several thousand pounds!
