Removalists are fast, fit, strong and motivated; why not make it an Olympic sport?

“The term ‘sport’ in Olympic terminology refers to all the events that are sanctioned by one International Sport Federation, a definition that may be different from the common meaning of the word sport. An event, by the ‘ISF’ definition, is a competition that leads to the award of Medals.

Citymove Removalists are reallocating their way into the Olympics! Their fast, fit and efficient manner has caught the eye of the public and it’s only a matter of time before they can compete in this tremendously exhilarating sport, not only compete but win GOLD this year! With hot pink spandex uniforms and buff bodies, it was only a matter of time…

Speedily removing large pieces of furniture, (only stopping to wrap those valuable items that can cause havoc), with an astonishingly fast loading time, they shut the doors and begin driving eagerly into the distance only to unload rapidly at the destination, with all the items intact and undamaged! THE CROWD GOES WILD FOR THE MEN IN PINK”

Citymove shuffle their way into the Olympics. Absolutely.

With the hit TV show, The Voice, coming to Australia’s shores, there comes with it all of the celebrities who will be judging the competition, along with their families. The Voice Australia is bringing judges such as Keith Urban, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden, Delta Goodrem and Seal to Sydney.

With most of these judges currently residing in LA, this means that they will all be going through the trials of Moving House along with their families and significant others. Even the presenter, Darren McMullen, is coming to Sydney from LA.

Of course Keith Urban and his wife, Nicole Kidman, will be happy to spend a few months back at home with their two girls in the Southern Highlands, and the other judges, such as American singer, Joel Madden and British singer, Seal will get to spend a few months in the Harbour City.

So if you are moving interstate or even locally for a job, know that you are not alone and that there are many others out there who have to travel even thousands of miles for work, even celebrities.

 

 

 

Heidi Klum and Seal

 

  

Keith and Nicole in Sydney

The young beauty says she enjoys working in L.A but “it feels very transitional”. Her partner Angus Stone, also an aussie, lives in Melbourne and might also be a reason for her to come back down under!

After 3 years of living in Los Angeles, perusing her acting career she is quite excited to move back home. “I prefer living in Australia. That’s where I feel most comfortable.”

"In LA you need to develop a good bull****radar. It's rough here. There's a real harshness to living in LA and I find I have to put on my hard skin and let things slide like water off a duck's back."

The actress will be traveling to and from L.A for work but would like to be settled in her home town.

Following her feet back home, we might soon have Lucas back in Oz!

Celebs are moving around the globe! Mel B is selling her humble abode in LA (he French-style chateau sits on a 2,000 square metre plot and features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a cinema, pool, recording studio and gym). She is looking to Move to SYDNEY! With $3.25 million to work with, it is certain she will have a wide variety of amazing houses to choose from!

She had a taste of Sydney while she was residing in a penthouse in Rose Bay, estimated at $8 Million, with incredible views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Mel B and her family have their LA property on the market; they are looking at houses in Los Angeles, but are really taking a close look at properties in Australia to move to permanently. The former Spice Girls singer "fell in love" with the country following her recent time staying in Sydney while working as a judge on 'The X Factor'.

 

Have you been dreaming of spending Valentine’s Day with handsome, hunky man?

A revealing and scintillating survey has revealed that the ideal man to be spending time with between the sheets is, in fact, a removalist. Partners and lovers of removalists have unanimously responded with chorus of “yes, please!” when it comes to the prowess of Movers in the bedroom. This news hardly comes as a surprise considering the evidence at hand:

The heavy furniture they move all day helps to build their fit physique – bending at the knees; in and out of the truck; beds, tables, fridges up and down several flights of stairs.

The many stairs, balconies and corners they maneuver increase their flexibility.

Some of their jobs are quite large and take several hours – think of the stamina.

Amazing sense of space – everything needs to be packed in efficiently.

They bring their own tools, straps, and blankets.

And let’s not even get started on the care and delicacy required for those fragile items.

Rock stars? Actors? Accountants? They’ve got nothing on the versatility, efficiency, and fit capabilities of your Friendly Removalists at City Move.

There are many different companies that charge their services per minute rather than per half-hour or even per hour. Can you imagine getting into a taxi and asking the driver if he can drive you down the street and when you get there he says “Well that’ll be 96 dollars, that’s my per hour rate.” Or can you imagine if you made a 5-minute phone call and was charged as though you had talked for 30 minutes? Why then, would you book a Removalist that charged per half-hour or hour when they only worked for 5 minutes out of that hour?

Why pay more when the movers are not doing the work? There are Removals Companies now that charge per minute instead of per half-hour or hour, and that means that you are just paying for each minute that the guys actually use, rather than being charged for minutes that the guys are not working. This means that if they use 2 hours and 46 minutes, they don’t round up the 14 minutes that they don’t use, and when you’re paying nearly $100 per hour, those extra minutes can add up!

It also helps that these companies also have no minimums, meaning that if the guys are only at you address for 10 minutes, you are only charged for 10 minutes. Why pay more? So when you are moving just a couple items locally or are annoyed at being charged for time that the removalists are not using, then look no further than a per-minute company.

Nobody likes paying for something that they never get to use. It just doesn’t make sense, and neither does paying for minutes that the removalists don’t use. So save your money and your time and book with a company that bills per minute rather than per half-hour or hour. It’s not only smart, it just makes sense!

 1. Make sure you sort your things before you buy storage containers.  If you sort first, then you'll be sure to buy the right size and number of boxes. If you buy extra containers, you'll just fill them up with stuff because you can!

 2. Start with one shelf or drawer. Don't look at the whole room that needs to get de-cluttered, it’s overwhelming and doesn’t help in any situation. Pick one shelf ... how about the one at eye level ... and work on this one first. Feels great, doesn't it?

 3. Limit your time! This is so important. Use a timer (if you don’t' have one, use the one on your microwave, phone etc...) and set it for maximum 30 minutes! Stop when your timer goes off. Relax and feel proud of the progress ever so small. Set aside time each day and you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll get organized.

4. Keep things together! Have you ever "lost" the special light bulb you need for your chandelier? Or know that you bought some folders for your files but can't find them when the time comes to use them? Keep things together that are similar. Categorize your items so they make sense to you, and they will be easy to find. It'll save you money, time and space! And you won't duplicate purchases.

5. Team up with a buddy! If you don't want to use the services of a Professional Organizer or Move Manager, working with a friend always makes it easier. Be sure you ask them to be objective and tell you when certain things should be discarded! Mrs. Harris found the above especially helpful during her Reallocation, take her advice and do the same!

Have you ever noticed that once your furniture and belongings are all removed from your house, nothing looks quite as clean as you had thought it was? It’s exasperating to realize there is yet another thing to worry about and more work to be done when all you want is to relax and enjoy your new home.

Allow City Move to ease your mind, save you energy and leave your place spotless. We guarantee the cleaning will be done to real estate standards and if you’re not satisfied, we’ll come back and fix it for you.

We’ll take care of your carpets with a steam or dry clean. Your kitchen will be spotless after we clean the stove, the oven, the cupboards, and the bench top. The floors will receive a vacuum and good mopping. When we’re done the bathroom will have a sparkling shower with the door, screen and tiles cleaned. The basin and toilet will be scrubbed. The bedrooms and lounge rooms will be dusted, cobwebs removed, and doors and frames wiped. Finally, your windows and window frames will also be cleaned.

To leave your home clean and sparkling, give us a call at 1300 72 9994 and one of our representatives will be glad to help arrange everything for you.

When you’re moving home the “to do list” is extremely long and overwhelming!

There’s the moving of the furniture and belongings, the cleaning, possible storage, adapting to change, getting new address forms filled out, getting new schools for your kids, making sure your pets won’t run away, (take a deep breath) …getting everything packed properly, wrapped and safely reallocated, unpacking, rearranging furniture, making sure your neighbours don’t steal your discarded furniture set in the front lawn… etc

Make it a lot shorter with the use of City move services, one of the FREE services available is our Utility Reconnection Service. It costs nothing, saves time, energy, money and makes difficulties easy.

We get your power connected fast so you don’t get left in the dark.

Call one of our move coordinators now on 1300 72 9994, and plan your move efficiently!

The task of managing an office move is never an easy one.  With loads to do, and endless things to juggle, you're going to need all the help you can get.  If you've never harmonized or taken care of an office-move before, here are some tips for the basic stages of getting your relocation project off to the best possible start :

Choose your Relocation Team:

A successful office move requires a collaborative effort.  Chose people within your organization who might have the right knowledge and capability that will be useful for the various stages of an office move. Delegate tasks where necessary and meet regularly to update everyone on progress. 

Set a Budget :

Moving office can be costly for any business.  By creating a realistic budget, (taking into consideration the size of the office, the amount of furniture you will have to move, all the people you are actually relocating), you will be able to control your moving office costs and avoid any overspend. Here at Citymove we do office moves, for a affordable rate with service second to none!

Whether you're planning a small office move down the road, or relocating a larger business to a different City, you are going to need to have a clear and realistic timeline of events and tasks that need to be completed. Generally speaking, the larger the company the larger the office you will need, and therefore more advanced planning is required. Doesn’t really matter how large the company is, it's wise to get off to an early start to reduce the amount of disruption to your business and give yourself the best possible chance of a successful outcome.

 A few tips before you relocate your office!

12 months Prior : Commence office lease negotiations with the Landlord, find a property solicitor to review the lease documentation.

9 months Prior : Once you know your moving out / in date, book in with Citymove. Decide which items are going to the new office, what needs to be purchased new and what's going to be recycled.

6 months Prior : Commence office design and fit-out of the new office and agree the new space layout.

3 months Prior : Order any new phone lines and arrange for utilities and services to be transferred at the appointed date. (Citymove offers a FREE utility reconnection service see “Other services” for more information.

2 months Prior : Start planning your IT Relocation and discuss which items need to be upgraded or replaced.  Devise a suitable IT Test Plan to ensure all equipment is working as it should when you arrive at the new office.  Backup all valuable data and store off-site.

1 month Prior : Start sending out your Change of Address Notification to clients and suppliers and reprinting stations.