The pro’s advice for a successful move
“A move is the third recognized source of stress in France. Parents’ worry, linked to the transfer of their business and the management of administrative tasks, rubs off on children and can shake up the family atmosphere. “This is why we have to delegate the constraints of a move as much as possible. Through professional movers. These assess the size of the truck and provide the necessary boxes, ”explains the professional. To save us time when we do not have a childcare solution, this type of company can offer other benefits. “Among them: scheduling hours of cleaning, odd jobs or babysitting. Or storage services and support in finding an apartment in the city of destination, ”says Damien Grimault. Also very practical: the personal assistant services which take care of all the time-consuming tasks such as the termination / subscription to new contracts, insurance, changes of banks or mortgage repurchase. All this time saved during this important transitional stage will allow us to refocus our attention on our children. By involving them in the preparations (sorting, storing toys), for example, they prepare at their own pace!
The testimony of Mathilde, mother of 3 children: “We moved without the children! “
“With three children, we preferred to move on a school day. The grandparents then took over for a few days. It allowed us to prepare beautiful rooms for them and to settle in calmly. “
The rules for a successful move
- If it is planned for June, July or August, it is better to book your movers at least two months in advance.
- JeChange.org offers a turnkey service to transfer contracts from old to new accommodation, or even find the best movers.
- We call on a “relocation” specialist, who helps us find accommodation, discover a city, settle in and educate our children.
- We don’t skimp on insurance. When choosing the mover, we check the professional insurance and those of the goods transported.
- You can save 20 to 30% by being flexible on the dates. You can also share the transport of your furniture with another family.
2000 euros
This is the average price of a move (if we use a network of movers). With a 33 m3 truck, an average distance of 244 km.