A realistic moving budget includes the mover or vehicle, packing, insurance, strata move fees and deposits, elevator reservations, storage, utility setup, cleaning, parking, overlap between homes, and a timing contingency.
Decision points
- 01
Reserve the strata elevator before confirming the mover.
- 02
Use a written estimate and inventory.
- 03
Budget for overlap and access delays.
Sequence the bookings
Confirm completion and possession terms, strata move windows, elevator and loading access, building deposits, mover availability, insurance requirements, keys, parking, and utility dates. Avoid scheduling critical access on an assumption the contract does not support.
Protect the handoff
Photograph condition, keep valuables and essential documents with you, confirm who handles damage reports, and maintain a first-night kit. If storage is required, compare access, insurance, temperature, term, and total fees—not the promotional first month.
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