According to a recent study, relocation is one of the most stressful life events, ranking with the loss of a job, the death of a family member, and the split of a marriage.

This week, the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA), a significant trade association, launched a website to ease the stress associated with shifting activities.

According to Viv Hanley, Executive Director of the American Family Relocation Association, "Moving can be an emotional experience." We discovered that many consumers were worried and stressed about buying a new property.

Moving is a lot of effort since you must pack up your entire life and belongings. A house is where memories are kept. I've been in this line of business for half a century and have heard some horrific stories. Among the most prevalent are those that entail hidden costs and damaged property.

Mr. Hanley recommends hiring an adequately certified removalist in Sunbury to eliminate any potential risks related to moving in Sunbury.

Many consumers, according to Mr Hanley, "will just book the first mover they find in the phone book," but it is critical to do your research before making a decision.

Members of the AFRA are expected to complete training, maintain current insurance, and ensure that all of their vehicles meet industry standards, as opposed to removalists who are not subject to any rules. Furthermore, AFRA provides a dispute resolution system if you have a problem with a properly accredited removal company.

Reducing the stress associated with relocation can be addressed by engaging in the simple activities AFRA recommends.

1) Make your pick by selecting an AFRA-accredited moving company. 

It is only recommended to choose a moving business if at least one of the removalists is certified. Accreditation indicates that the company has completed a registered training course and is bound by the industry's Code of Conduct.

2) Make sure you have adequate insurance.

Your home and contents insurance will likely cover your possessions while relocating Sunbury. This is because relocating increases the possibility of damage occurring. The majority of the time, the most cost-effective way to protect your things while in transportation is to buy transit insurance, which is available from experienced removalists.

3) Understand precisely what you are acquiring. 

Ensure that the moving company's quote includes the cost of transportation to and from the properties, especially for long-distance moves.

4) Make an inventory of your possessions. 

To guarantee that you get an exact price when you call, you should first thoroughly inventory the things you're selling. In an ideal world, you should have the removalist come to your home to inspect the stuff before providing you with a quote.

A removalist will only typically offer you an inventory of your belongings if you are moving across state boundaries. When moving across state borders or into storage, it is the removalist's job to guarantee that both parties prepare and sign an inventory at the time of pickup and delivery.

5) How would you handle broken or damaged items? 

Your insurance will cover any damage to your vehicle if you have it. If you do not have insurance, you may be unable to collect any compensation for your injuries.

 If you suspect the removalist was responsible for the damage, you should speak with the removal business as quickly as possible to resolve any issues.

6) What should you do if you and your removalist cannot agree? 

 Suppose you hire an accredited removalist and have a problem, such as broken furniture or a disagreement over an estimate. In that case, AFRA provides dispute resolution services to assist people in resolving their disputes.

If you cannot negotiate a dispute with your removalist firm, you may seek assistance from AFRA in addressing the claim. A separate disputes panel will decide if this course of action is unsuccessful. According to the Code of Conduct, the AFRA member has committed to making the decision.

If your removalist in Sunbury is not AFRA-accredited, you must submit any disputes to Fair Trading on your behalf. According to Mr Hanley, accredited members of AFRA can be found in almost every region of Australia and range in size from tiny businesses run by a single truck owner to massive organizations working globally.