Articles

Making that long-awaited move Interstate poses a unique set of challenges. The best way to prepare for a smooth transition is with careful consideration and meticulous planning, with proper research and preparation the key for success. From navigating state borders...

Embarking on the global adventure of relocation can involve many intricacies, from booking the right flights to the final unpacking in your new home. Navigating customs, coordinating logistics, and engaging with a range of direct service providers in a new country...

Are you considering a move to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne? Congratulations! This thriving metropolis, located in the southeastern part of Australia, has plenty to offer to newcomers from all walks of life. To help you prepare for this exciting...

Are you ready to dive into the vibrant and bustling city of Sydney, Australia? Moving to this iconic metropolis is an exciting step, and to help you navigate this adventure smoothly, we've compiled a comprehensive guide. From transport requirements to settling in and...

Are you planning a move on from Perth? Moving interstate can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. To ensure a smooth and successful relocation, Keys The Moving Solution is here to provide you with a comprehensive guide. With our expertise in interstate moves, we...

Known for its stunning waterfront, rich history, and thriving arts scene, Geelong offers a fantastic lifestyle for residents. To ensure a seamless and enjoyable relocation experience, follow these seven essential tips. With the expertise of Keys The Moving Solution,...

Dreaming of a move to Queensland's coastal paradise? The Sunshine Coast offers stunning beaches, a vibrant culture, and a laid-back lifestyle that attracts many. To ensure a smooth and successful move, follow these seven essential tips. With the expertise of Keys The...

Whether you're relocating for work, education, or a fresh start, Keys The Moving Solution is here to make your interstate removalist experience smooth and stress-free. With our expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, we are the trusted choice for those...

Is your business preparing for a significant transition? Are you considering a commercial move or an office relocation? Look no further than Keys The Moving Solution, your trusted partner in seamless and efficient business relocations. With our expertise and...

Moving overseas can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a daunting and expensive endeavor. Whether you're relocating for work, pursuing higher education, or seeking new experiences, finding ways to cut costs while ensuring a smooth transition is crucial. As...

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are countless things to consider, from finding a new home and getting settled in, to figuring out the local culture and customs. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing an...

As an international removalist, Keys The Moving Solution understands the challenges that come with moving abroad. One of the most exciting but also daunting aspects of an international move is the prospect of moving to a completely different country with a vastly...

Moving to a new country is an exciting experience, but it can also be quite daunting. There's so much to consider, from finding a new home to adjusting to a new culture. And when it comes to moving internationally, there are even more factors to take into account....

Moving to France can be an exciting and daunting experience, especially if it's your first time moving internationally. The thought of packing up your belongings and leaving your home country can be overwhelming, but with the help of an experienced international...

Welcome to Keys The Moving Solution, the international removalist experts that can help make your move to Canada a seamless and stress-free experience. With years of experience in the industry, we understand the ins and outs of international removals, and we're here...

Moving to Germany can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a daunting task. Whether you are relocating for work or personal reasons, the thought of packing up your life and moving to a foreign country can be overwhelming. That's where Keys The Moving Solution...

As an international removalist, Keys The Moving Solution understands the complexities and challenges of moving to a new country. Whether you're relocating for work, education, or simply a change of scenery, moving to Spain can be an exciting and rewarding experience....

Welcome to Keys The Moving Solution’s blog, where we provide you with the best advice on international removals. In this blog post, we will be discussing the process of moving to Singapore and how Keys The Moving Solution can help you with your international removal....

Australia is a hub of career activity, with Fly in Fly out jobs steadily increasing in the vital mining and energy sectors. Fly in Fly out (more commonly known as FIFO) workers make up an estimated 50 per cent of employees in both Western Australia and Queensland,...

Darwin could be the place for you if you're looking for a relaxing pace of life. Not many Australian cities offer the broad change of career opportunities available in the Northern Territory's capital along with a chill and welcoming lifestyle. enabled by a smaller...

With stunning beaches, endless sunshine, plenty of open space, and a relaxed daily way of life, it's no wonder Perth has become a tempting place to move to. Like any move within Australia, the sheer scale of the landscape can make it an overwhelming prospect. However,...

Many exciting opportunities come with a move to Australia's Sunshine State. Queensland has become synonymous with an easy-going alfresco lifestyle, full of stunning beaches, beautiful towns, and lively nightlife.  Whether you're moving to Queensland for a bustling...

City life is not for everyone. Many people dream of retiring to a regional area later in life, but why wait to enjoy the glorious outdoors, beautiful wildlife, and relaxing pace of life found only in more rural spaces? There are many reasons for relocating to regional...

If you were offered $20,000 to move to Western Australia and build a new home for yourself, would you take it? This is the impressive offer McGowan’s Government is using to entice FIFO workers to make a permanent move to WA - helping fill jobs, homes, and communities...

Many people think moving to Australia is all about beaches, beers, and surfing. While that’s not entirely incorrect, there is much more to life in this temperately tropical country.    One of the most enduring qualities of...

America - the land of opportunity. For many, the USA holds immense potential for a glittering career, a beautiful family, or simply a thrilling new lease on life. Nowhere else on Earth quite encapsulates the potential for a rags to riches tale; it's not called The...

The temptation to take off on an extended holiday can be immense. Who wouldn’t love to take a long road trip or move overseas for a year to fully experience life from a new perspective?    Too often people set aside these bucket list goals due to tricky...

Many of us dream about moving to a tropical paradise, but not everyone makes the leap to a stunning location like Indonesia. Composed of over 17 thousand islands with a vast range of lifestyles and cultures, there’s immense potential for an exciting fresh start....

If you love warm weather and enjoy living in a relaxed city, Darwin is the place for you. Situated at the Top End of Australia, Darwin is a unique place where a relatively small population enjoys a booming hub of food, arts, and multiculturalism.   There are many...

Have you ever dreamed about moving to a laid-back green city, known for its fantastic culture, infrastructure, and quality of life? Then you should consider relocating to Adelaide, the coastal capital of South Australia! If you want a change, the exceptionally...

From stunning scenery to plentiful job opportunities, there are many reasons millions of people worldwide make the big move to Europe. Australians are no different, with many considering life on the other side of the world post-pandemic, thanks largely to the...

So you’ve purchased your first home - congratulations, the hard part is out of the way! With a bit of planning and the help of local removalists, moving day will seem like a breeze compared to property inspections and mortgage applications.   Shifting all your...

From London and Berlin to Rome and Barcelona, it's never been easier to visit the European city of your dreams thanks to working holiday visas. While Aussies are familiar with backpackers visiting Down Under to work, travel, and experience the outback, not everyone...

The thought of moving to a bustling metropolis is an inherently exciting prospect. Whether you’re studying abroad, reaching career goals, or simply craving new life experiences, the unique city of London is enticing for many reasons.   As the UK’s capital (and...

Unspoilt nature. Colonial charm. Fresh local produce and friendly local people. Great art, great food, great wine. Tasmania has a lot to offer, which is likely why the number of people moving there has shot up in the last couple of years. This article follows our...

Taking advantage of the “remote working” lifestyle The way we work has changed. Back in 2019, only 8% of Australians worked from home. Fast forward to 2022, and 67% of us telecommute at least a couple of days a week. Working remotely is not new, but it’s fast becoming...

Our top tips for moving to Perth With its famously warm climate, chilled-out lifestyle, stunning sunsets and space to spare, Perth, Western Australia, continues to attract people from all over the world. It seems like every year, the KEYS relocation team helps more...

Between skyrocketing rents, rolling lockdowns and the rise of remote work, more Australians are moving to regional areas. The latest ABS data shows capital cities experienced the largest net population loss on record recently, with over 66,000 people putting the big...

From wine lovers to surf rats, Margaret River has long been a favourite holiday destination in WA. So it’s no surprise that more people are moving to Margaret River as working from home and telecommuting make inner-city offices less appealing. There are loads of...

Congratulations, homeowner! Buying your first home is one of the most exciting (and significant) purchases of your life. As you leave the rental life behind and shift your things from your parents’ place to your very own home, you’re embarking on a new life stage....

As your planned move date inches closer, you have likely already realised how complex office relocations can be. Moving offices is nothing like moving house. Without proper planning and the right office relocation team, the process quickly becomes chaotic, costly and...

Affordable long-term storage to keep your stuff safe Whether you are embarking on the one-way backpacking trip you’ve always dreamed of or heading overseas to scout out your new home, there’s always one big logistical question. What do you do with your furniture and...

Moving to Victoria: How to Prepare for an Interstate Move Melbourne has always been seen as Australia’s cultural capital, claiming to have the country’s best food, music, coffee and sports teams. Now, as local and loyal Perth removalists, we believe some of that might...

Tips from Perth’s leading international removalists After a quiet couple of years, we’re seeing renewed interest in our international removalist solutions. As Perth’s trusted international removalists, it’s our job to help families and eager explorers relocate to...

Insights from Perth’s chosen commercial removalist team Although we’re not eager to dwell on the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one shift that has caught our attention as commercial removalists. Local firms are increasingly moving to the suburbs to take advantage of more...

Western Australia’s “second city”, Bunbury, balances an idyllic coastal lifestyle with a vibrant city centre. There’s kilometres of coastline, world-class restaurants, wineries, nearby country towns, and of course, the iconic Bunbury Farmer’s Market. Bunbury’s...

Coming to the land down under? Here’s what you need to know From the wide-open outback to the world’s whitest beaches, modern cities to remote country towns, Australia is home to a lifetime’s worth of adventure. Australia is a diverse country of 25.7 million people...

How commercial removalists are enabling hybrid working  It’s well known that the way Australians work has significantly changed over the last couple of years. COVID-19 catalysed what many believed was an inevitable move away from inner-city offices to working from...

More and more Australians are crossing the Bass Strait to call Tasmania home. Some are Tasmanians returning home. Most are moving interstate from bigger cities, seeking a simpler way of life in Australia’s southernmost state. Tasmania tends to attract the curious. The...

Moving to Europe has seemed like a far-off dream for the last few years. But now, international borders are opening. The travel industry is slowly taking off again, and Australians can confidently make international moving plans. So, where are we taking you? Why...

More than half of over-55s in Australia are thinking about downsizing for retirement or have already made the move.  But retirement isn’t the only reason to think about downsizing your home. Australians choose to shed excess space for many reasons: Moving into a more...

Moving Out Of Your Rental Perth’s property market has been heating up for the last couple of years. The median rental price for homes and units has risen $40 per week in just one year, while the vacancy rate has halved since June 2020. Meanwhile, property sales are...

Everything you need to know about bringing a vehicle interstate  Packing the car for an iconic WA road trip is one thing. But when you’re moving interstate, filling the boot and driving across the border can be exhausting – not to mention expensive. With fuel prices...

Every year, around 25,000-30,000 people make the trans-Tasman leap, leaving the sunburnt country to settle in the land of the long white cloud. If you’re thinking about Moving to New Zealand from Australia each year, partnering with an experienced international...

When you need to move offices, IT equipment or industrial machinery, you don’t just need a commercial moving company to help you pack and unpack. You need a team who know knows how to move a business. An experienced full-service partner who can manage a stress-free...

Everyone has moved at least once. How different can commercial moving really be from moving house? The answer is very different. Moving office without professional support can quickly become disorganised, frustrating and costly. As well as relocating IT and furniture,...

What is an AFRA Member? And why you should choose an AFRA removalist for your next relocation Unless you work for a removal company or know someone who does, you can be forgiven for not knowing which associations are reputable in the industry. The Australian Furniture...

It’s moving day. The friends you enlisted to help are late, but that’s ok because your house is only half-packed. Fast forward to 10pm: you’re exhausted, hungry, and still have 2 carloads to move. At this point, you say the words “I’m never doing this again”. More...

Transit insurance is a must-have for moving locally, interstate or overseas. Without it, moving can quickly turn from exciting to tragic.  Don’t forget to factor in transit insurance to protect your belongings as you plan your next big move. If you haven’t heard of...

How to prepare for your big overseas move Borders are opening and travel is possible again, meaning you can rekindle your dreams of relocating overseas.  Moving overseas is exciting. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, lifestyle or love, packing up your life...

How Does a Global Moving Network Help with International Relocations? Relocating overseas is incredibly exciting. But packing and shipping your belongings is often a frustrating part of the process. If you’ve been scouring forums, Facebook groups and relocation...

And what you can do to ensure a smooth international move Two years into the global pandemic, things are starting to get back on track. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean international removals look the same as they did in the BC era (that’s Before COVID-19). Our...

Take the hard work out of office relocations Office relocations are complex. On top of managing your team’s expectations, communicating the change, coordinating the setup of your new space and clean-up of the current office, you also have to move.  All those desks,...

How a premium Perth removalist takes the stress out of moving Anyone who tells you that moving house is stressful likely didn’t do their homework before the big move. There’s a lot to do, but early preparation saves hassle down the road. As Perth’s local, interstate...

Relocating overseas comes with a long to-do list. One item on the list that many Australian families deliberate over is moving their furniture overseas.  Furniture is bulky, but it’s also expensive to furnish a whole house. And taking a little bit of home with you can...

Store, ship, or sell? The choice is yours Moving is exciting. You can look forward to discovering your new local café, exploring playgrounds with your kids, meeting the neighbours and decorating a new space. Of course, getting settled can take a while, whether you’re...

The world is opening up again, and many Aussies are eyeing the UK as a potential destination. Whether it’s for work opportunities in London, family connections in Scotland, or to try and glimpse the Royals at Buckingham Palace, thousands of Australians make the move...

Strolling through Central Park, surfing California’s golden beaches or seeking adventure in the sprawling national parks: moving to the USA is a lifelong dream for many Aussies.  More than 50,000 Australians moved to America over the last decade. And KEYS The Moving...

A commercial relocation is a huge move for any company, regardless of the size of your business and how far you’re moving. The furniture alone can cause a headache, never mind all the technology, paperwork, personal belongings, and, of course, the employees...

It can be a dream to finally find your new home, but that's when the real work begins! From packing valuable items and potting plants, to throwing out unwanted items and scrubbing that oven. Moving day is when all your hard work comes to fruition, with a pre-booked...

Arranging a move is a complicated process, whether you’re relocating home across the city or to a new office space down the road. Working with reliable furniture removalists in Perth is a sure fire way to simplify the process for yourself, while guaranteeing a smooth...

Are you sick of the rat race, and ready to escape to the country? Most people usually only consider moving to southern WA when they head for the countryside, but northern WA actually has a lot to offer - and we’re not just talking about the sunny weather! However,...

Melbourne is a well-loved city, widely considered a cultural hub and a foodie destination, not to mention a place with countless job opportunities - so it’s no wonder that a lot of people relocate there from Perth. However, an interstate move is a big step, and there...

When you move house, it can be difficult to figure out how much the process will cost, as there are lots of expenses that sneak up on you. In this article, we detail all the hidden costs of moving house and explain why some costs are definitely worth the investment. ...

Any move, be it around the corner or to another state, can feel overwhelming and a bit chaotic. Packing up all your belongings isn’t something to be underestimated! While moving houses can bring plenty of serious distractions, it’s important to operate safely and grab...

Anyone who’s ventured south of Perth won’t be surprised to hear the population of the South West region is growing steadily. Between stunning State Forests and flawless beaches, all situated within a few hour's drive, the South has it all.  The many gorgeous towns and...

Taking the plunge and moving abroad for work will undoubtedly be the most exciting time in your life. As well as accessing new and improved job opportunities, moving overseas opens you up to a wealth of life experiences that only come with flying the coop.

Moving into a new office space is always an exciting experience. Not only does it mark the start of a new era, but it also is the bubbling ground for new experiences. Moving to a new office can finally let you do the things that you have wanted to do. Whether it be...

Getting a new office is a great way to expand or improve upon your current workspace situation. A new office means the start of a new era. But finding an office that is within your budget and in the area that suits you is a monumental task itself. You should...

As a small business, you always have the appetite to grow bigger. With business growth, your entire operational spectrum expands. This also entails moving to a better and bigger space for carrying out smooth operations. A better space always looks professional and can...

Moving to new fit-out? Keys Commercial Movers know office relocation is typically associated with misplaced documents, distracted staff, interrupted services and reduction in customers, all of which can impact business productivity and profitability.

Here are 11 top tips for easy office relocation from Keys Commercial movers; experienced professionals who know what it takes to get the job done.

Deciding to move interstate, be it for a new job or for finding other opportunities, can be quite overwhelming. Leaving your familiar surroundings and settling in a new state or city is not easy.

Moving interstate for work is both exciting and worrying at the same time. But at the back of your mind, you know there is a lot of work to do moving your life to another state.

Fact – There are a lot of removalist companies out there. You need to be careful when choosing the team of professionals that will be responsible for the safety of your family heirlooms, sensitive documents and photographs, and living room couch.

What are the unique problems facing schools with relocation services, and who should they trust? Keys have assembled the following guide to help.

Whether it’s a private or a public library, there are challenges during relocation that will need to be met. Learn all the ins and outs of relocating a library.

Want to help your young children get sorted into the new house quickly? We have a few ideas that might help the family settle in to new lodgings.

When moving house and sorting out your belongings, consider sorting them into keep, donate, and trash piles. Here’s how to figure out what goes where.

Hiring an expert moving team can make your move a lot easier. Learn the tools of the removals trade that are used by your professional movers.

How can you best choose a removals company online? How do you know who is truly reputable? Follow this guide and you’ll be sure of getting qualified movers.

Moving house on your own can take a while. But when you use professional movers like Keys, you can streamline your move and get it done in record time.

Let’s face it, a move of any kind takes a lot of time and money and is more of a hassle than it should be. Whether you’re just moving across town or the country, you and your family have a lot to figure out. How are you going to pack all your Fragile items? Who is going to move your belongings?

Finding a new office space for your business is always going to take a lot of time. You've got to investigate multiple properties, weigh up the costs against the benefits, negotiate with the property managers for a better price, and carefully go over...

For optimum results and prices, it’s vital that you book your movers well in advance. Here’s how and why you should book a professional moving service today.

Thinking of putting your precious valuables in storage? Some methods can be far safer than others, so consider your options for optimum preservation.

Different items will hold up with varying results depending on which type of storage you use. For the best results, let the professionals take care of things.

Perth weather can be very hard to predict. Here’s our guide to staying prepared for rain, hail and whatever else the sky throws at you on moving day.

Take the pain out of moving Relocating your business is meant to be an exciting move, a sign of bigger things to come. A business move (whether it be from one building to another, or even from one floor to the next) often indicates business growth; when a company is...