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Stash + Lode’s Amazing Top 10 Moving Tips

Nicholas on March 9, 2026

Moving house can feel overwhelming, but with a little planning and a few insider tips, it can be surprisingly smooth. After helping hundreds of Sunshine Coast families move, the team at Stash + Lode has compiled our Top 10 Amazing Moving Tips to help make your move easier, faster, and far less stressful.

Amazing Tip #1 – Make an Amazing Plan

Great moves don’t happen by accident, they happen with good planning.

Whether you prefer a simple checklist or a detailed spreadsheet, create a clear list of the tasks that need to be completed and the timeline for doing them. As you work through the list, tick items off so nothing slips through the cracks.

Stash + Lode offers a free Amazing Move Plan to help you get started. Download a copy or email us to request one. You’re also welcome to call us on 07 5447 6916 for obligation-free advice on planning your move.

Amazing Tip #2 – Get Rid of Stuff

Interior designers call it “decluttering.”
Most of us just call it “getting rid of stuff.”

The reality is simple: the less you move, the faster, easier, and cheaper your move will be.

Start early and sort through your belongings:

  • Sell items on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree
  • Give useful items to friends and family
  • Donate to local charities
  • Responsibly dispose of unwanted goods at the tip

The key is to start early so you’re not making last-minute decisions on moving day.

Amazing Tip #3 – Don’t Get Left Standing at the Altar

Few things are worse than standing at the altar alone, except perhaps standing outside your house on moving day with no removalist in sight.

Start early when selecting a moving company. Obtain indicative quotes, confirm availability for your preferred date, and then secure your booking with a reputable mover.

Always request written confirmation of your booking.

If you use an online moving platform or broker, make sure you have direct contact details for the actual moving company. The platform may organise the booking, but on moving day you’ll need real people with a truck.

Amazing Tip #4 – Find Somewhere to “Stuff Your Stuff”

Sometimes the timing between selling one home and moving into another doesn’t quite line up.

If the gap is only overnight, your removalist may be able to hold items in the truck temporarily. If the gap is longer, short-term storage may be required.

Talk with your moving company and local storage providers early so you can make the necessary arrangements.

A helpful tip: avoid planning your move on the same day as property settlement. Delays with banks or legal paperwork can happen, so scheduling your move a day later can save a lot of stress.

Amazing Tip #5 – Get Packing

Everyone loves the idea of a full executive packing service, but in reality, many people pack at least some of their belongings themselves.

If that’s you, here are a few packing basics:

  • Use small cartons for heavy items like books
  • Use larger cartons for linen and clothing
  • Use portarobes for hanging garments
  • Pack with packing paper and strong tape

Start by packing items you don’t use regularly.

Clearly label each carton with both its contents and the destination room. A colour-coding system using coloured paper or stickers can also make unpacking much easier.

Amazing Tip #6 – Take Care of Business

As you prepare to move, identify important documents you’ll need quick access to, such as contracts, passports, and identification.

Keep these together in a clearly labelled folder.

Likewise, gather valuables such as jewellery, cash, and sentimental items and keep them with you during the move. Even with the most professional removal team, some items are simply best handled personally.

Amazing Tip #7 – Furbabies Come First

Moving can be confusing for pets, so it’s important to plan ahead.

Cats are often particularly sensitive to change, so consider placing them in a quiet closed room, using a crate, or even arranging a short stay at a cattery during the move.

Dogs are generally more relaxed (and often excited by the car ride), but they should still be kept safely contained so they don’t wander underfoot while furniture is being moved.

Once you arrive at your new home, remember to update your pet registration details with the local council and ensure pets are wearing their tags.

Amazing Tip #8 – “Where the…?”

You’ve finally moved in. You sit down on the couch, ready to relax and watch television.

But the remote control is nowhere to be found.

Take it from moving professionals, the most commonly misplaced item during a move is the TV remote.

Create a clearly labelled “priority box” for small but essential items like:

  • TV remotes
  • Bed frame screws and bolts
  • Power cables and chargers

Alternatively, tape remotes and cables directly to their furniture or appliances. Just make sure to tape them to a hidden surface in case the tape leaves marks.

Amazing Tip #9 – Tell Someone Who Cares

Not everyone needs to know you’re moving, but some organisations definitely do.

Before moving, notify:

  • Electricity, gas, and internet providers
  • Australia Post (for mail redirection)
  • Driver’s licence authority
  • Medicare
  • The electoral roll
  • Your local council (especially for pet registrations)

Taking care of these updates early will save you a lot of hassle later.

Amazing Tip #10 – Check It Out

If you’re leaving a rental property, schedule your end-of-lease inspection with the property manager. Reviewing your original property condition report will help ensure you meet the requirements and maximise your chances of getting your bond back.

If you’ve sold your home, coordinate with your agent to arrange the buyer’s pre-settlement inspection.

Understanding what’s expected will help avoid last-minute surprises and reduce stress on moving day.

That’s It – You’re Organised!

With a little preparation and these ten amazing tips, your move can be far smoother than you might expect.

If you’d like more helpful moving advice, visit:

Or simply give Stash + Lode a call. We’re always happy to help make your move easier.

Making Money from Mobile Storage

Nicholas on March 9, 2026

Can You Really Make Money Using Mobile Storage Units?

Yes, you can.

Last month we received a phone call from a homeowner on the Sunshine Coast who had decided to put his property on the market.

He invited three reputable real estate agents to inspect the home and provide their appraisal. All three delivered essentially the same feedback:

“Great house, excellent location… but it feels too cluttered.”

Like many homeowners, he initially dismissed the advice.

He listed the property anyway. While there was some buyer interest and several offers, every offer came in below his expectations.

So he paused the campaign and reconsidered his options. That’s when he called Stash + Lode.

We delivered three Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) and positioned them neatly beside the property at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.

The homeowner then got to work.

He cleared out the large casual living area and his workshop shed—two key features of the property that had previously been filled with personal belongings and miscellaneous items. While these spaces had great potential, they hadn’t been showcased effectively to prospective buyers.

Once the areas were cleared, he brought in a few furniture styling items from a local stylist and re-listed the home.

The result?

The property sold within three weeks for almost $10,000 more than his previous highest offer.

Did He Actually Make Money?

Yes. Here’s how the numbers looked:

Increase in sale price: $9,800.00

Less costs:

  • Mobile Storage Units (3) – $495.00
  • Delivery & pickup – $298.00
  • Property styling – $1,100.00

Additional profit: $7,907.00

Not a bad return for two phone calls and a bit of elbow grease.

If you’re preparing to sell your home, using Mobile Storage Units to declutter and present your property properly can make a real difference to buyer perception, and potentially to your final sale price.

Call us today for a complimentary cost estimate and analysis to see how mobile storage could help maximise the return on your home sale.

How About We Fold Up Your Whole House?

As local experts in removals and storage on the Sunshine Coast, we receive plenty of calls from people needing help moving house.

Typically the request is straightforward:

“Can you move our furniture from our current home to our new one?”

But occasionally we receive a call that’s a little different.

One client living at Black Mountain in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland needed help moving, not just her furniture, but her entire house.

Naturally, we had to see this for ourselves.

Her home was a specialised structure designed to fold in half and be transported by truck to a new location.

There was just one challenge.

Before the house could be folded and transported, all the furniture had to be removed, and the client was working with a very limited budget.

Unusual? Yes.
Doable? Absolutely.

Our Solution

We delivered three Mobile Storage Units and positioned them beside the folding house.

Our team helped load the larger furniture items, and the client completed the rest herself by packing smaller items and cartons, keeping costs down.

On moving day, the house relocation specialists arrived, folded the house, and prepared it for transport.

Meanwhile, we collected the loaded Mobile Storage Units using our truck and 4WD forklift.

The result was quite a sight: two trucks, a folded house, and three Mobile Storage Units travelling 100 kilometres north to the new location.

Once the house was unfolded at its new site north of Gympie, we helped unload the storage units back into the home.

The client was delighted.

Same house.

Same furniture.

Different view.

And the entire move cost a fraction of a traditional relocation because there was no double handling of furniture.

That’s what we call working with clients to solve real moving and storage challenges.

“My Mum Is 93 and Needs to Move from Her Noosa Home”

This is another call we receive quite regularly.

The age may vary, but the situation is usually the same.

An elderly parent has been living independently on the Sunshine Coast for many years. Eventually, the family recognises that it may be time for a change, perhaps moving into a retirement community or relocating closer to family.

In many cases, the children live interstate and can’t simply drop by to organise everything.

That’s where Stash + Lode can help.

How We Assist Families

We begin by discussing the family’s relocation plan in detail, including:

  • The timeline for the move
  • Settlement dates
  • The size of the new residence
  • The services required

Next, we conduct a site survey at the home and create a detailed inventory of items in the house, garage, and any sheds or outbuildings.

From there we prepare a comprehensive relocation plan and cost estimate for the family to review.

Our recommendations often include:

  • Items that may not suit the new home
  • Furniture that could be donated to charity
  • Possessions that should remain in storage
  • Essential personal items and furniture that should move to the new residence

A Flexible, Integrated Service

Once the plan is agreed upon, we provide the services required, which may include:

  • Packaging materials and packing services
  • Removal of unwanted items to the tip or charity shops
  • Mobile storage units for decluttering before a house sale
  • Secure self-storage at our Cooroy facility
  • Full removals to the new home
  • Complete unpacking and setup

Families can choose the level of assistance they need, allowing them to ensure their parent’s move is handled safely while they continue managing their own busy lives.

By offering packing, removals, mobile storage, and fixed-location self-storage, we can design relocation solutions that are practical, efficient, and tailored to each family’s needs.

Most importantly, we help make what can be a difficult transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.