Thinking about creating a moving budget before the movers knock at your doors?
You’re making one of the wisest moves!
Feeling concerned about unexpected increase in expenses once the move begins is quite common. People often forget to calculate their moving budget amidst various elements associated with a move.
As a trusted moving company in Dubai, we meet various people who share the same concern that you’re feeling right now. But you don’t need to worry since we’ve brought some key tips that will help you with creating a moving budget.
Let’s begin discussing how to create a moving budget that tells you where every dirham goes once the process starts.
Tip #1: Make an Expenses List
One of the essential moving tips that we offer to our clients is to calculate total expenses!
For creating a moving budget, you must know where exactly you’ll be spending money. And what better way is it than picking up a pen and paper (or on your phone maybe) to write down every possible expense? Here are some of the essential expenses that you must write down:
- Ejari registration (around AED 190/-)
- Security deposit
- Move out cleaning
- Wall paint touch-ups
- Moving company’s charges
- Water and gas connection fee (from DEWA)
- Internet connection setup
- Moving day meals
These are a few expenses that you’ll face on (or before) the moving day. You may add up more expenses to this list based on your assessment.
Tip #2: Collect Multiple Moving Quotes
You’ll find different moving companies in Dubai having variable pricing model!
And this price variation has a major impact on your overall moving spendings. Some just offer loading/unloading services, others offer a full-service moving structure.
Before locking onto a moving budget, you must get multiple price quotations. Because once you have different pricing options in front of you, the decision making becomes easier. You can compare each company based on what they’re offering against the quotation.
Tip #3: Create a Saving Goal
Don’t be afraid with all those numbers from your intial research!
While creating a moving budget, you must decide how much you should really spend. And before you consider the list as final, take a moment and decide where you’ll be spending the money during the move. Use this list to get started:
New apartment’s security deposit
- Ejari fee
- DEWA connection charges
- Moving company charges
These are the unavoidable expenses that you will have to bear in any condition. But there are a few expenses that you can put in the optional expense’s column such as:
- DIY the move-out cleaning
- Skip ordering food from restaurant on moving day
Tip #4: Cut Unnecessary Expenses
If you’re thinking managing the move-out cleaning yourself is the only way to cut costs, think again!
There are various ways you can reduce the moving expenses. And start your moving journey on a positive note. Let’s discuss how you can cut the moving costs, below:
- Start with decluttering your stuff so you can segregate what you’re keeping and what to throw away. Or you may even donate the unwanted items instead of throwing away and reduce your packing expenses.
- Try and understand the application of each packing material. Because sometimes we overspend on packing items when lesser is enough. By shopping packing material wisely, you can reduce your moving expenses, too.
- Mark moving aspects that you can do on your own instead of outsourcing. For example, you may fix broken doorknobs, repaint the walls, or take care of cleaning part.
- There are peak days when moving companies don’t have moving dates. Make sure you’re not choosing peak days of the months when moving companies are packed with bookings.
Tip #5: Get Moving Assistance from Your Company
Are you relocating to Dubai for work purposes?
If you are, you don’t have to go through the moving hassle all by yourself. Because most of the time your employer takes care of the moving part once you’re selected for the role. And if you’re not told yet, just ask away and they’ll be more than happy to provide their assistance. Here’s what your company will arrange on your behalf:
- Fee of moving company
- Flight expenses (usually the airfare)
- Your tenancy contract fee
- DEWA & internet setup charges
- Furniture and other utility allowances
And you won’t be going through each moving challenge alone or make as detailed moving budget as we just discussed.
Conclusion
Working with a moving budget not only provides you a clear direction but also highlights overbudgeting of your move!
Our brain works better when we write everything down. Because who might remember that tiny point you were stressing before the moving journey started. And you can always revisit your moving budget to see if you’re missing anything or not.
If you’re planning a move and seeking a reliable moving company in Dubai, The Move It is where your search ends. From local move to international relocation, we’re capable of providing our assistance in various scenarios. Contact our moving expert by dialling 800 668348, today.
