According to research commissioned by the company Ferreira Mudanças, among the main reasons that make Brazilians move house are studies, the work, divorce and the neighborhood. Regardless of the reason behind the decision, the task tends to be stressful and tiring. And, when it is not well planned, it can still bring losses to the family budget
Saving on the move does not mean compromising the quality of the process. There are alternatives that can be more economical and also bring practicality. Starting with the choice of the new house that, when acquired in aproperty auction platformcan significantly reduce expenses.
Experts claim that it is possible to adopt strategies to minimize the mess, save costs, reduce the time spent and make the process of moving house less tiring.
Save on the purchase of the property
Those who wish to move house find different alternatives in the real estate market, but to avoid losses, you must choose thinking economically. One of the options for those planning to spend less at this stage is property auctions.
According to the Jus Brasil portal, the buying and selling of properties is the most economical alternative in the market, because the auctioned properties are sold at prices, on average, between 40% and 60% below market value.
Still according to Jus Brasil, auctions usually accept installment payments, financing and use of the FGTS to acquire the chosen property. Variety is also a positive aspect, since it is possible to find apartments at an auction, houses, small farms, land, sites, among other types of properties.
There are two options for property auctions available: judicial ones occur when someone does not pay a debt and, therefore, has your assets seized. The extrajudicial ones are organized by banks, without the need for judicial intervention, as is the case of theItaú property auction, for example.
When choosing the type of auction, it is important for the buyer to pay attention to the information in the notice. The document brings all the relevant issues about the property, including location, number of rooms, terms and payment method.
Furthermore, for those who intend to move immediately, looking at the notice is essential, for it is in it that the information about the need for works and other changes will be included or not.
Make a plan
In an interview with the press, apersonal organizerAline Delavy, highlighted that planning is essential to avoid waste, unnecessary expenses and stress during the move.
For those who will live in a condominium with a manager, Aline advises on the importance of seeking information to understand the local rules. With the moving date reserved, it is necessary to develop a detailed plan to assist in the process.
Make a mapping of the items that will be taken for the move, look at the house cabinets and arrange boxes, bad and other storage pieces are part of this stage of the move.
Attention to the refrigerator
To avoid food waste and the need for new purchases, Aline advises to consume the items stored in the refrigerator or freezer before the move. A tip that makes the process easier is to make different dishes with the leftover ingredients
If there isn't enough time to consume everything, one possibility is to store food in thermal bags for moving day. If the distance between the two properties is very large, the tip is to donate to those in need.
The professional also advises avoiding large purchases close to the scheduled moving date. The task should be done when the residents are already settled in the new home
Let go of excess
One way to save on the move is to let go of items that no longer make sense for the residents. Це тому що, the more pieces are taken to the new house, greater will be the needs for boxes, space in the vehicle and time to organize everything.
Apersonal organizerof the site Reorganize, Priscila Saboia, advises to review belongings and get rid of what you don't use, be selling, donating or recycling.
Attention to storage for the move
Boxes and storage items must be provided so that the move can be made in an organized manner. To save, residents can look at the items they already have at home and adapt them to take.
Bags and backpacks, for example, can be used to store clothes and accessories. For those who wish to make the process moreeco-friendly, the tip is to contact nearby supermarkets and ask for packaging that would be discarded
Learn to organize the move
An important detail highlighted by Priscila is to label the boxes and other organizing items in a way that makes identification easier. To avoid loss and replacement of products, the fragile items – glass, ceramics or porcelain – they must be packaged with bubble wrap, cardboard or newspaper.
Another tip from the expert to make the process easier is to group similar items and transport them together. One example is to keep the boxes with bed linens always together, thus when it comes to organizing them, it will be easier to find them
