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Things You Might Want to Leave Behind When Relocating

Stephen Taylor • March 20, 2018
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Things You Might Want to Leave Behind When Relocating

It’s tempting to take all your possessions with you when moving home, but it’s often worth leaving some things behind. Now is an ideal time to get rid of stuff that you haven’t used for years because that way, you can look forward to living in a clutter-free property. The best house removal companies can transport as many belongings as required, but you might save money in the long run by using this opportunity to cut back.

At Rose Removals, we’re more than happy to provide affordable storage solutions for Devon homeowners who would rather avoid transporting all their items at once, and being located on The Station Business Park in Lapford, North Devon makes us easy to reach. However, because we can pack, transport and unload your possessions for you, there’s no need to worry about heavy lifting or tight schedules.

By gifting to friends and family members, donating to charity and selling things online, you can avoid transporting a large volume of items and potentially contribute to the cost of relocating. Here are some things we feel you should at least consider disposing of.

Do You Need to Relocate with These Possessions?

As a Devon-based house removals company that can ship household goods to many worldwide locations, we’ve come face-to-face with countless homeowners wondering what items to take and which to leave behind. Just some things that might not be worth taking include:

1. Bulky Items
Do you need those books you’ve read multiple times and DVDs you know all the lines to? You might benefit from selling those as well as old laptops and games consoles instead of transporting them to your new home.

2. Bathroom Supplies
You may understandably wish to take expensive fragrances with you, but avoid packing things that might have expired without you realising (your cupboards will almost certainly contain out-of-date products).

3. Clothing
There could be dozens of outfits in those stacks of clothing that you no longer wear, so you might consider donating them to somebody who needs them.

4. Furniture
Sofas, beds and wardrobes are large and heavy, often contributing to a significant portion of the cost of house removals in Devon, whether you’re moving to a different part of the country or from Coldridge to Eastington.

5. Appliances
You might want to make a few upgrades when settling into a new property, which may include getting rid of old appliances and replacing them with modern, energy-efficient ones. If so, sell your unwanted washing machine, dishwasher or fridge-freezer to bring down the cost of relocating and house removals.

We Can Help with House Removals in Devon

Since our establishment in 1976, we’ve grown to become a house and office removals company that transports items worldwide, and we’re proud to be one of Devon’s longest-running moving companies. From our main office at The Station Business Park, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6AE, we can handle shipping, overseas removals, storage and more, and we can visit any location in Devon and beyond to retrieve and transport office and household items. Call us today on 0800 655 6020 for more information on house removals.

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