MOVINGDURING THECORONAVIRUSPANDEMIC: HERE'SWHAT YOU NEED TOKNOW

BY: StellaBrown

Abstract

If you have the option to delay your move and stay in your current home until the COVID-19

outbreak subsides, that's probably your best bet. But if you have no choice but to move -- say, the

home you rent has been sold or you've closed on your current home already and need to vacate it to

move to another one -- then it pays to do so as safely as possible. Here in this guide you will get all

the details related to moving process.

1 Introduction

It is no secret that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has stopped the normal routines of the

people in Gold Coast, Australia and the rest of the world. Government is making every possible

effort to avoid social gathering.

Moving is complicated, whether you choose to handle it on your own or hire professionals to help

relieve some of the stress that comes along with packing and unpacking for hours on end. But if you

have no choice but to hire a company to assist you with moving to a new home during the

coronavirus pandemic, you might be feeling even more anxious as you figure out how to remain as

safe and healthy as possible throughout the intense process. Here are a few things you need to

know if you are moving during the coronavirus pandemic. Have a look!

Are Companies Still Providing Moving Service?

Coronavirus has emerged as a serious threat in Gold Coast, Australia and to tackle the situation;

many segments have been shutdown. But not all essential services are closed, and moving

services are one of them. So, at the moment you can contact a removalists company for

your relocation.

However, the number of companies has certainly reduced so you might face the problem of their

unavailability. If you want to hire professionals, contact them as early as possible and book

a specific date.

If you have already hired removalists in Gold Coast, then you must know how to execute your

entire moving process safely during the coronavirus. Here are a few measures that you and your

removalists need to take to ensure a safe and efficient move.

What Measures Removalists Need to take during the COVID-19 Epidemic?

Moving house is considered a high-stress activity at the best of times, but throw a global

pandemic into the mix and most people's anxiety levels are going through the roof.

A survey conducted by Portable On Demand Storage a decade ago showed that one in three

Gold Coast, Australians ranked the stress of moving house second only to the horrors of divorce.

Not much has changed since then, except for the arrival of a virus that is changing life as we know it.

This week the Federal and State governments have further cracked down on our everyday

activities, meaning we're all in lockdown bar a few exceptions.

Moving house, or office, is on the government's "reasonable" excuses list and the industry

has been quick to adapt.

"If we're delivering furniture and installing, then the client can give us a map of where things are to

go or they can even put tape out on the floor. We don't take cash, it's all card payments, and we can

take photos for proof of delivery too.

Contactless delivery has been the biggest change for us because it gives the customer peace of

mind," she said.

"Usually customers can stand there and help our guys put things in place, or say 'this goes here or

there' whereas now they can stand far away. They can still be in the same house, but maybe in

another room so they're a couple of metres away from the deliver drivers at all times. We can even

have someone open the door for us so we're not actually touching anything except what

we're delivering," she said.

"Also, by packing your own things you'll have additional peace of mind because the movers are then

only touching boxes. If you don't want people in your house at all, ask the movers to leave

everything in the garage to give the surfaces time to breathe," she said.

Anyone who has tried to move house on the cheap knows that a couple of clicks online will

unearth plenty of people keen to make a buck as makeshift removalists, but in a COVID-19 world

they could be taking risks.

"It's important that they have properly-trained staff who care about personal hygiene and have all

the right protective gear. When you go with a professional outfit they're prepared for things like

this and can react a lot quicker than two guys off Gumtree," she said.

A statement from nationwide moving firm, Grace Removals, said they were adapting and evolving

their processes to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.

Their new measures included steps such as ramping up cleaning regimes across the

business, request customers use their own pens and requesting that customers allocate

a specific bathroom for their crews to use during the moving process.

For homeowners on the move who choose a DIY approach to changing address, they are

still allowed to hire trucks and vans. Budget Australia has announced that they are closely

monitoring the information shared by the World Health Organization so that they can keep

hiring out vehicles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"To help protect our staff and customers we are encouraging regular hand washing, and the use of

hand sanitizer, where available. We've also enhanced the already robust cleaning techniques of our

vehicles after each rental. In particular, we are paying special attention to the places people touch

such as steering wheels, door handles and other hard surfaces," they posted online.

Due to various government-imposed travel restrictions, some vehicle hire offices have reduced

hours or are temporarily closed.

Moving overseas for now is a much bigger hurdle with Grace Removals expecting a reduction in

freight services and equipment for the foreseeable future.

In the United Kingdom, lockdown measures are more severe than Australia, but their path could be

a window into our near-future, with the government is discouraging homeowners and tenants from

moving.

According to a recent report on BBC.com, buyers and renters should "delay moving while

emergency stay-at-home measures are in place".

If a property is vacant, the British authorities are claiming people can continue with their

transaction while ensuring they follow guidelines with regards to home removals.

What You Should Do During the Epidemic

If you have no other alternatives and moving is the only option, take proper safety measures to

make sure the virus does not spread, and you don’t face any difficulties during the process.

Cancel your move if possible

If there is a possibility, it is advisable to cancel your move. People who are above 60 years or have

pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory issues are more vulnerable to this virus. So, do not plan

your move unless it is essential.

If you want to cancel, do so earlier rather than later

If you don’t want to move or hire removalists in Gold Coast due to coronavirus, inform your

removals company at the earliest. This will allow the company to be available to other people.

Don’t use recycled or free moving boxes

One of the most important things you need to do during this epidemic is to go for new

boxes. Experts strongly believe that you must not use recycled or free moving boxes as it can spread

the virus.

Provide hygiene products for your movers

Whether you have hired professional removalists in Gold Coast or getting help from family or

friends, make sure everyone has easy access to a sink, soap and water. Instead of a towel, they must

also use paper towels throughout the move. Also, try to provide them with disposable gloves

and hand sanitizer.

Wipe down your belongings and boxes before moving

As a precaution, you should wipe down your belongings and boxes before relocation. For this use

can purchase disinfectant wipes from any nearby store in Gold Coast. This will reduce the level of

germs and bacteria in your new place.

Inform the removalists if you have flu symptoms

If any of your family members are showing flu and cold symptoms before the moving day, then you

must contact the removals company and inform them. You should have an open discussion about

the situation and see if you can postpone the relocation.

Know about the policies of the company

You should know the policies of the removals company in details. If you don’t know, then talk to

them about the policies for cancellations, schedule changes, and refunds during the coronavirus

pandemic.

Make sure they have a storage facility

To avoid any problem and protect your belongings, make sure that your company is offering

storage facility. If you are travelling to another state, there is a slight possibility that you might face

a lockdown situation in the middle of your journey due to coronavirus. At this point, a

storage facility can be beneficial.

2 Get Ready for Your Next House Relocation: Tips by Professional

Removalists

If you’re planning a home move, is it possible to progress the search and possibly get a property

over the line under the current restrictions?

Those who planned to move before Covid-19 will most likely still have the same plans, and while

the market may be paused people can take advantage of the free time to get market-ready. Trevor

Grant, of mortgage firm Affinity Advisors and chairman of the Association of Irish Mortgage

Advisors (AIMA), has seen mortgage applications completed in half the time it typically takes, down

from four weeks to two weeks.

For anyone hoping to buy or sell, what can you do during lockdown to get your house in order?

Sellers

Get your documents in order

Start by establishing where the deeds to the property are, says Rena O’Kelly, director at

SherryFitzGerald. Talk to the bank to try to locate them, she says. “This will avoid any pitfalls to

closing the sale and getting contracts signed.”

If work has been done to the house, you need to be able to provide certificates of compliance for

said works, she says. “If these are not in your possession then chase the builder or architect for

them.”

If you can’t find the documents then you’re going to need an architect, structural engineer or

building surveyor to come view the works and, hopefully, sign off saying they comply. You will also

need to get an up-to-date Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate. These services are delayed in

the current environment as they are deemed non-essential. scsi.ie; riai.ie; istructe.ie

Tackle the house

With so much time to examine the four walls of every room, many of us have already made mental

lists of jobs that need doing. You can make a start by decluttering every room and surface, spring

cleaning the house and repainting walls, ceilings and woodwork, O’Kelly says. Cull, cull, cull, is her

mantra.

“Go through each room, one at a time, and clear out drawers, wardrobes and presses so that when

you move you will have already discarded all your rubbish. Make a pile for charity shops, for

recycling and for the bin.”

Wash windows and make sure blinds or curtains are hanging correctly. If not, take them down.

Spruce up the garden

Now, more than ever, the garden is a major selling point, says estate agent Susan Slevin, partner at

DNG. “People have realised the value of an outside space, however small.”

Incentivise children to help with the jobs. Weed flower beds, rake up leaves, trim hedges, prune

trees and power wash fencing, boundary walls, patios and cobblelock drives and even the exterior

of the house. If you don’t own a power washer, you can buy online through Woodies or ask that nice

neighbour if you could borrow theirs. Many of the garden centres are shut but some, like Horkans,

are selling online and doing home deliveries.

And it’s still possible to order a skip. Thorntons Recycling has seen a 35 per cent spike in its online

skip orders, and a 42 per cent increase in phone orders in the last month, says marketing manager

Brendan Kildea. M50 Skip Hire has seen similar increases. Just don’t fill with hazardous waste such

as paints, fridges, fridge-freezers or food waste. Horkans.ie; Skip.ie

Create a longlist

As you declutter both house and garden, compile a snag list of all the jobs that need professional

attention, like painting the exterior, doing the gutters, sweeping the chimney. Start ringing around

and booking these in now. This will put you at the top of the queue once restrictions lift and allow

you to reschedule if the restrictions extend beyond the May deadlines currently set.

Get the house close-up ready

While agents can’t arrange photography or videography under the current lockdown, it is worth

noting that all of the big firms are offering virtual viewings – a method that shows the property in a

more real condition than much of the still photography we’re more used to looking at. Still shots

can introduce light and Photoshop out minor flaws, such as telephone cables, electricity wires etc,

making rooms more visually appealing.

Rena O’Kelly, Sherry FitzGerald: Where work has been done to the house, you need to be able to

provide certificates of compliance for those works.

“With virtual viewing there is no hiding,” says Ross Killeen of Media Pro. “You have to show

everything from inside the hot press to other storage spaces and all bedrooms, so all beds have to

be dressed whereas in stills photography we might only photograph the best of the

accommodation.”

In the period from March 15th – when schools closed – to April 7th just before the Easter break,

SherryFitzGerald had 944 parties attending private and open virtual viewings and received 477

offers on properties, says residential director Geralyn Byrne. The most successful have been the

one-to-one virtual viewing, she explains.

“The human connection and additional background information is still what home owners are

looking for.”

BUYERS

Check your mortgage eligibility

If you have an income you can apply for a mortgage, says Grant. “Your income level will dictate

lending. Lenders are lending but applying for a loan has an extra layer of observation of income

levels such as payslips or a letter/email from your employer that income hasn’t been affected by

coronavirus or if it has how it has been affected and for how long.”

If a mortgage is about to be issued, lenders will want to see the same confirmation of ability to make

repayments.

If you’re in a job that is as protected as it can be, Grant says it makes sense to use this time to find

out how much you can borrow and see if you can get mortgage approval. He says it normally takes

about four weeks for those completing mortgage applications to get all the necessary

documentation together. Under the lockdown, he has seen this period halved to a fortnight.

Underwriting the self-employed is less straightforward. The sector that you work in will come into

play and how your earnings have been affected will also impact the decision-making process, he

says.

There are buyers out there, with agents citing an increase in registered buyers since the lockdown

came into effect. aima.ie; affinityadv.ie

Sorting life assurance during Covid-19

How will the virus affect your ability to get life assurance (mortgage protection insurance required

in the event of an untimely death)?

“Some life assurance companies are now asking would-be clients if they have had symptoms of

Covid-19 or have had coronavirus, with some companies deferring underwriting for three months,”

says David Crowley, director at IFC Finance, a personal financial planning firm that deals with life

assurance policies that relate to mortgages. “If you can’t get a life assurance policy, it means you

can’t draw down a mortgage.” Ifcfinance.com

Is it possible to get a deal over the line?

Yes, but expect delays. “Conveyancying is an essential service and is still happening,” says Michele

O’Boyle of Sligo-based O’Boyle Solicitors and president of the Law Society. “Our offices are open for

business but delivering differently. Documents still need a wet signature, that is a signature made in

front of a witness.”

People who don’t have to sell won’t – and most vendors don’t have to sell – is the opinion of one

financial adviser who didn’t want to be named.

People who don’t have to sell won’t – and most vendors don’t have to sell – is the opinion of one

financial adviser who didn’t want to be named.

The Property Registration Authority says applications made before this date are now online. With

staff back in the office from last Monday, April 20th, the organisation hoped to be up to date on

applications made during the three-week closure by last Monday.

Electronic services via the Land Direct portal have continued to operate as normal throughout the

Covid-19 crisis. This excludes certified copy folios and certified folios with map, which require

human intervention. These are posted rather than uploaded online and are currently not available.

Land Direct is also useful to check whether a property is freehold or leasehold. The online fee to

view the folio is €5, with a PDF copy of the folio sent to the email address provided. landdirect.ie

Watch stock levels

Keep abreast of what is coming to the market, advises Susan Slevin of DNG. “Stock levels might

remain low but there will always be parties that need to buy or sell. Some motivated vendors, such

as those of some executor sales that have been in the pipeline, may be willing to take a lower price

for a cash buyer or someone with proof of funds.” Funds, that is, that will adhere to the new, more

stringent Covid-19 requirements.

Any deals to be had?

People who don’t have to sell won’t – and most vendors don’t have to sell – is the opinion of one

financial adviser who didn’t want to be named. He is not expecting any semblance of reality to

return to the market until the autumn. In the meantime, he anticipates that buyers will be

extremely cautious and those looking will be seeking a reduction of about 20-25 per cent on current

asking prices.

3 Things To Declutter Before You Move

Bag hovering inches above the staircase, I felt a rip. The stitches started snapping in an

uncontrollable domino effect around the circumference. After moving all day, I knew nothing

could stop it.

Everything promptly tumbled and spilled down the stairs. I was no longer carrying miscellaneous

household goods—just two useless, plastic straps.

I’ve moved friends and family more times than I can count. Bottom of boxes have caved in, waffle

irons have fallen on feet, and someone has sworn in exasperation, “Never again! Why do we own

this anyway?”

Despite these aggravations, there is a joy that remains after every move. Paring down items,

packing up, and moving are lasting, growthful processes. Moving empowers us to have a

healthier relationship with stuff.

When we move, we are required to physically handle each of our possessions four times: put it in a

box; take it out of the house; bring it into the new home; unpack and put away.

It is, unarguably, one of the best times in life to declutter possessions.

Here are six ways to declutter when you move:

• Evaluate everything.

The act of picking up, packing, and lifting full boxes can provide an appreciation for what

we continue to carry. Moves prompt us to consider what we’ve taken for granted. These times allow

us to question our choices—our ownership. To place that thing in a box means you’ll continue to

carry it. So, ask yourself, “Why do I own this? What does this object provide me? Am I ready to

continue carrying this?”

• Scan for dust.

Rub your finger along your old tupperware, unused glasses, or that extra blender you never knew

you had. Does it have dust? This simple trick is something you can employ to judge usefulness. To

purchase something, make room for it, and then let it collect dust should tell you whether you need

it. Dust is your friend when you’re looking to own less and lighten your load going forward.

• Challenge tendencies to collect and hoard.

Living in a space for years allows you to collect and add. Moving allows us to challenge

these urges—to avoid hoarding tendencies. At some point, everything must be considered. While

this might be a hoarder’s nightmare, moving forces us to refocus on what we choose to collect

(today and in the future).

• Practice letting go.

It is important to realize that consumption can never be completely quenched. We have urges.

Marketers will continue to try and sell you more stuff, too. But there is much freedom to be found in

getting rid of stuff and consuming less. However, subtraction doesn’t tend to be a natural part of the

process when staying planted and living in one place for long periods. Moving provides a natural

reason to practice letting go.

• Donate and sell stuff.

Every move I’ve ever completed included visits to Goodwill and other non-profit organizations.

Additionally, secondhand stores allow you to make a little extra money from all we

declutter. These opportunities keep us grounded and allow for more generous considerations.

We’re thinking about others’ needs when giving—which has benefits of its own.

• Embrace friends and family.

Moving involves great psychological and physical effort. Friends and family have always been an

incredible help in these times. Surprisingly, allowing these people in allows for an accountability of

our purchases. Family can be quick to ask, “Why do you have three remotes at the back of the

closet?” They’re asking the questions we need to be asking ourselves, as well. Additionally, having

help can provide an appreciation and gratitude for those around you—and the burden you’re

asking them to carry.

4 Steps To Take When Your Tenant Gives Notice To Vacate

Moving house (or apartment) is stressful at the best of times. But add in a global health pandemic

and a stage-3 lockdown, and moving can become an even more complicated affair.

We explain how to stay safe and follow public health directives when moving, whether renting or

buying.

However, the states and territories in Australia have announced rental assistance packages for

tenants during COVID-19. The State Government of Queensland is working towards resolving

tenancy issues and encouraging tenants and landlords to resolve the issue during this health

emergency.

If you are a tenant and experience financial crises due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, then

talk to your landlord and come up with arrangements to extend your tenancy period or negotiate a

rent reduction. If you are planning a home relocation during COVID-19 Crises, then have a look

here:

Expert’s Advice on Moving Properties

It is always good to take assistance from professional removalists in the Gold Coast for a safe and

sound relocation. However, the current situation is different, and that’s why it is important to re-

consider the relocation plan if you want to protect your family from COVID-19 disease.

Postpone your Relocation

According to the expert advice, it is ideal to postpone your home relocation until it is an emergency.

The government is also encouraging property managers and landlords to make short term

agreements. You can ask your landlord to extend your lease contract so that you can stay safe at

home.

The Queensland Government has also implemented an evictions moratorium. This means you will

get 60 days exemptions from 15th April. The tenants suffering from financial hardships due to

COVID-19 crises won’t get evicted from their rental premises. The authorities will also assess the

situation if a landlord evicts his/her tenant during this pandemic situation.

Fortunately, many property managers have supported their tenants and provided extensions to

reduce the stress of their home relocation.

So, you should put your moving plans on hold and take corrective measures to avoid contacting

more people because COVID-19 is one of the fastest contagious diseases.

Take Permission for Local & Interstate Move

If you have no option than moving out of your rental property in extreme situations like this, then

seeking permission should be your topmost priority. It is important to follow the Ministry of Health

guidelines when moving to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you can’t work within the rules set by the Ministry of Health, then you should postpone your

relocation.

For tenants who have to make a move within Gold Coast can seek permission because the national

cabinet is giving exemptions on gathering of people from the same family. These exemptions are

only for those who are residents of Queensland. This means the local move is quite easy, but make

sure you strictly follow the set rules during the coronavirus crises. It is your responsibility to

maintain social distancing throughout the relocation process.

If you are planning an interstate move from or to Queensland, then you have to consider the state

border restrictions and take permissions. According to the experts, you need an entry pass if you

are moving to a new state in Australia. Fill the pass and know if your move can be managed or not.

Take Assistance from Experienced Removalists

If you have decided to move in this situation, then you should consider hiring a reliable removals

company in Gold Coast. It is good to search online or ask for a reference from your friends and

relatives.

Shortlist at least 4-5 companies and ask if they are moving homes or not during COVID-19 crises.

Gather information about their refund and rescheduling options so that you can make the right

decision accordingly.

Don’t forget to ask them about their safety and sanitisation moving practices to ensure an

infectious-free relocation. Make sure they use disinfectants while packing your belongings, and also

disinfect their vehicles, moving tools and other supplies to prevent the spread of the virus.

Also, ensure that your Gold Coast Removalists wear protective gear throughout the process.

Maintain Social Distancing And Personal Hygiene

No matter how far or near you are relocation, it is good to maintain personal hygiene throughout

the process. It is advised to let your household belongings remain untouched for at least three days

because the virus can stay active on steel and plastics surfaces for 72 hours.

It is good to self-isolate after relocation for 14 days as a precautionary step. Also, disinfect

everything in your new house using a disinfectant spray that has at least 70% alcohol as it can kill

99 per cent germs.

5 Smart Ways To Make Moving Safe And Healthy

Packing up your life and moving down the street or across the country doesn’t have to be

disastrous—follow these moving tips, and you’ll be relaxing in your new space before you know it.

Moving—like getting a tooth pulled or driving a very long distance through uninteresting

landscapes—is one of those trials almost everyone must face. It’s sometimes unpleasant, it’s never

exactly fun, but it usually leads to a positive outcome. Of course, particularly with moving, the

success of the endeavor really depends on avoiding moving mistakes and planning ahead to make

the process as smooth as possible.

A lot can go wrong during a move. (A lot can go right, too.) With all the details and moving parts,

there’s no one-size-fits-all guide with moving tips for every single scenario that could come up

during the moving process. Different people will have specific needs or concerns—an antique china

collection, valuable wood furniture, delicate heirlooms—that may require special accommodations,

but for most cases, this general list of moving tips and tricks will help.

For more moving tips or advice for particularly stressful moving scenarios, turn to dedicated

moving resources, such as The Art of Happy Moving by Ali Wenzke ($13; amazon.com). For now,

take a look at these tips, and prepare for a smoother, quicker, easier move.

Moving tips, tricks, and advice

Get rid of everything

Packing all your possessions into boxes, bags, and more can be overwhelming. Make it a little bit

easier on yourself by cutting back on excess and clutter as much as possible. Before you pack a

single box, do a merciless purge of unused or unnecessary items. You’ll have less to pack, less to

move, and less to unpack—and you’ll start life in your new space with a clean slate.

Make a moving folder

Start collecting new addresses, rental or purchase papers, moving contracts, and more in one

folder. (Consider a hard copy, rather than a digital one, in case computer or phone batteries die

during the move.) If any questions come up during the planning process or the move itself, you’ll

have the answer (and records of agreements, payments, and more) on hand.

Pack as far in advance as possible

Ideally, you’ll know about a move (even if you’re not sure of the final destination) weeks or even

months in advance. Start by packing off-season items and the items you won’t miss. When it’s time

to pack everything up, many items will already be ready to go. In the stressful final weeks and days

just before the move, you won’t be worried about not getting everything packed in time.

Book early

If you’re hiring moving services, renting supplies, or having services such as painters or cleaners

work on the house, book early. Waiting to do so could mean paying a higher price or not being able

to get a truck or movers at all, particularly if it’s peak moving season.

Schedule utilities for your new place

Once the dates are finalized, contact your utility providers to schedule service at your new home.

You don’t want to arrive there, tired from the move, to find that the electricity, water, or heat is off.

Schedule it ahead of time, and keep records of your requests in your moving folder. At the same

time, request service stops for your move-out date at your current home.

Keep the essentials with you

On the night before the move, tuck everyday essentials—a change of clothes, a toothbrush, must-

have stuffed animals or toys for the kids, medications, paperwork, etc.—into a suitcase or bag you’ll

keep with you in the car, the truck cab, or on the plane. If catastrophe strikes and the moving truck

gets lost, at least you’ll have some essentials with you.

Invest in Equipment

A few days before the big move, stock up on supplies. The last thing you want is to have to make a

run to the store while loading boxes or making sure everything is out of the house. Order or

purchase box cutters, adhesive bandages, permanent markers, packing tape, paper towels, and

garbage bags. If they aren’t all used during the move, they’ll still be useful afterward, especially

during unpacking.

Get a truck with a loading ramp

If you’re a DIY mover, you absolutely need a truck with a ramp. It may be cheaper to rent a truck

without one, but the hassle (and struggle) of lifting every box and piece of furniture high enough to

get it into the truck will add hours—plus sore muscles—to your move.

Packing tips for moving

Use the right size boxes

Put heavy items, like books, in small boxes; light items, like linens and pillows, in bigger ones.

(Large boxes packed with heavy items are a common complaint of professional movers. They not

only make the job harder but also have a better chance of breaking.)

Put heavier items on the bottoms of boxes, lighter items on top

And if you’re loading the truck yourself, pack heavier boxes first, toward the front of the truck, for

balance.

Don’t leave empty spaces in the boxes

Fill in gaps with clothing, towels, or packing paper. Movers often won’t move boxes that feel loosely

packed or unbalanced.

Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box.

It will make your packing quicker and your unpacking a lot easier, too.

Label each box with the room it’s destined for and a description of its contents

This will help you and your movers know where every box belongs in your new place. Numbering

each box and keeping an inventory list in a small notebook is a good way to keep track of what

you’ve packed―and to make sure you still have everything when you unpack.

Tape boxes well

Use a couple of pieces of tape to close the bottom and top seams, then use one of the movers’

techniques―making a couple of wraps all the way around the box’s top and bottom edges, where

stress is concentrated.

If you’re moving expensive art, ask your mover about special crating

Never wrap oil paintings in regular paper; it will stick. For pictures framed behind glass, make an X

with masking tape across the glass to strengthen it and to hold it together if it shatters. Then wrap

the pictures in paper or bubble wrap and put them in a frame box, with a piece of cardboard

between each framed piece for protection.

Conclusion:

Moving to a new place during the coronavirus pandemic is daunting. It is better to postpone the

plan because the government is also supporting tenants through rental assistance packages and 6-

month eviction ban. However, the expert advice mentioned in this PDF by experts in Gold Coast will

help people to relocate safely during COVID-19 crises.

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