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Moving and Travel
Expenses |
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The following
list will help you to determine the cost of moving and other
moving and travel expenses, make sure you make the list and
check every point before even making final moving plans, it will
make it easier on you. |
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Ask someone at
the moving company to give you an estimate if you are using a
moving company. Note what this estimate price does or does not
include. |
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Estimate the
size of truck you will need if you are moving yourself. Make a
list of any extra equipment necessary for moving such as
dollies, furniture pads, tow bars, rental cars and packing
materials. Call a truck rental company and ask for rental prices
of the mentioned equipment. |
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Include the
costs of moving your family members by air, train, bus or car,
try to get it online comparing who has the better prices, a
useful site with great prices is
www.mytours.net
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Remember to
factor in lodging and gas costs if you will be traveling a long
distance or for many days. |
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Add in the
cost of labor to help you pack and load if you don't do it
yourself. |
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Calculate the
cost of food for the trip, as well as entertainment costs if you
plan to sightsee while you travel. |
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Calculate
costs for temporary lodging (such as a corporate apartment) if
your new home is not immediately available. |
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Calculate the
costs to transport pets, and delicate or special items. There
may also be fees to disconnect or connect utilities, and
insurance costs |
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Include the
cost of keeping things in temporary storage, if necessary.
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If you pack
everything yourself, you may save money with the movers. Ask. |
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Truck rental
companies estimate that you can save as much as 50 percent by
renting and driving a truck yourself. Is the extra hassle worth
it to you? |
