Moving house in Tasmania

Moving house can be exciting, but often we can get swamped by the scale of the task, and it turns into a nightmare. Smaver is here to help you minimise the stress, hassle and cost so you enjoy a smoother move.

Whether you’re renovating or selling your home, the kids are moving out (or in – again), you have a growing family or business, or a new hobby has gotten out of hand, there’s a temporary storage option to solve your problem.

Watch our video guide for six benefits of using short-term storage – with some that might surprise you.

Whether you hire professional removalists or decide to go DIY, disaster can strike at any stage of the move.

If you have an existing contents insurance policy, it may include cover to protect your belongings while in transit.

If not, you may want to consider transit insurance. Learn what transit insurance is and how it could save you money if anything goes wrong.

Moving house can be stressful and exhausting – but it needn’t be. We have a quick guide and video for a seamless transition into your new home.

A low-stress move requires time, planning and organisation, so starting early is key. Tip one is to create a comprehensive checklist to ensure you stay on track and don’t miss anything. We have already made one for you, work through the phases on our smaver smartlist for a smooth move.

There can be slight differences between the road rules from state to state, so whether you’ve just moved to Tasmania or lived here for a while it’s always worthwhile to brush up on them. Don’t forget to update the address on your drivers licence and car registration. If you’ve moved interstate you will need to apply for both.