Smooth moves: what kind of mover are you?

No doubt about it, moving home is stressful. So much so that it’s usually ranked as one of life’s Top 5 most stressful events.

Amid the chaos of packing, logistics, and setting up again, there’s an awful lot to remember to ensure a smooth transition out of your old place and into your new one.

It’s easy to forget that you’ll also need your essential services connected – like your electricity and internet – at your new place to make a successful transition on day one.

Plus, when you’re exhausted from moving and just want to stream some TV shows, or scroll endlessly through social media, you’ll be glad you set up your new home for internet connection, including checking if nbn connectivity is available.

And while we all take different approaches to moving home, you can pretty much guarantee you’ll fall into one of these three categories: The Planner, The Outsourcer, and The Last-Minute Mover.

So, which one are you?

The Planner

Planners are meticulous and prefer to have everything sorted well in advance. They love being across all the details and research properties thoroughly.

They know their needs – especially when it comes to internet – and consider factors like nbn availability before deciding on where to live.

Planners’ key actions for a smooth move:

1. Research early: Start your search on real estate which often indicates if a property has nbn availability.
2. Write out lists and set out exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it.
3. Prepare in advance: Make sure to leave the nbn connection box behind at your old place, ready for the next resident, and confirm your new home’s nbn readiness before moving in.

How it helps

By planning ahead, you help ensure that your internet setup is one less thing to worry about on moving day.

You’ll arrive at your new home with a clear plan and the confidence that you know if your nbn connection will be available there, ready to support your next big project – even if it’s just finding the best-rated pizza in your new neighbourhood.

The Outsourcer

Outsourcers prefer to delegate moving tasks to the professionals – because you don’t have to do it all yourself.

Often time-poor, they’re comfortable taking recommendations from trustworthy sources and are open to relying on assistant services to help manage their moving logistics.

Outsourcers’ key actions for a smooth move:

1.  Book in your removalist and any other help you need to move.
2. Communicate clearly: Ensure the moving company is aware of the specific instructions regarding nbn equipment and the need to leave the nbn connection box at your old place when you leave.
3. Notify your provider about disconnecting the service at your old address and organising a new service, and nbn installation if required, at your new address. They’ll take it from there.
4. Check with your provider to see if your nbn speed plan or Wi-Fi router needs an upgrade to help you get the most out of your nbn connection.  A newer modem with the latest Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6 or even Wi-Fi 7) will not only offer better performance to help you get the most out of your nbn connection, but could help deliver a better broadband connection.

How it helps:

For outsourcers, getting help eases the mental load of moving, saving time and reducing stress.

It ensures that all the key steps are taken care of, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your move like planning your new commute to work.

The Last-Minute Mover

Sometimes it’s due to circumstances beyond their control, and sometimes it’s just how they do things, but there are plenty of Last-Minute Movers out there.

They often find themselves scrambling to get everything done at the eleventh hour.

That means they might forget important details amid the rush, so they need clear, concise instructions, delivered at the right moment.

Key actions for a smooth last-minute move:

1. Keep key information like your nbn set up instructions and your Wi-Fi password handy for quick reference when you need them.
2. When it’s time to pack up, make sure you leave the nbn connection box at your old place and take your Wi-Fi router to your new place. If you accidentally take the nbn connection box to your new place, don’t stress – you can send back via Australia Post for free.
3. Once you’re in the new place, remember it’s not too late to get reconnected. Just contact your provider to check what’s available in your new home and your provider can help you get connected to the nbn network.

How it helps

Knowing where you can get immediate access to information and clear instructions can help Last Minute Movers avoid pitfalls during the rush of moving.

A moving checklist can be a big help because it helps you remember everything you need – like being connected to fast, reliable internet as soon as you move into your new home, giving you one less thing to worry about during a very hectic time.

So now you have an idea of which mover you are, hopefully your next move will be the most stress free one you’ve had yet.

Written by nbn co ltd and published on realestate.com.au