Moving Out of the City

01 May Moving Out of the City

Moving Out of the City: The pros and cons of either moving your furniture or selling it.
The average human loves stability. comfortability and isn’t necessarily open to change. This is usually caused by the fear of the unknown. Change is not an easy thing to accept but not all change is bad, in most cases change is very necessary for our development and progression to the next chapter of our lives. Sometimes this change can present itself in the need to move to an entirely new city and in this article we are going to dive into the nitty gritties of that process
People move to new cities for a variety of reasons. Maybe you got a new job that was simply impossible to decline, you met the love of your life while on a holiday and now you’re ready to jump ship so fate can have it’s way or maybe you just want a fresh start and a change of environment can give you a new perspective. Whatever your reason may be, there is one question that you cannot avoid; What are you going to do with all your furniture?
In an ideal world moving out of the city would be as simple as packing your suitcases and catching the next flight out, unfortunately when you’re an adult you have your whole life going for you already and there is much more to consider. Say you’re renting an apartment, you’ve been here for a few years now, and over the years you’ve purchased some furniture that you hold quite dear to your heart. It’s a marker of all the hard work you’ve been putting in. When moving out of the city, you have to make use of extreme measures to take your furniture with you. Let’s start with the pros and cons of moving your furniture with you.
Pros of moving your furniture with you
1. You get to keep any items of sentimental value to you. That dressing table that was passed down to you from your great-grandmother or that golden mirror that your mom gave you at your wedding. It could be anything. some belongings are just closer to our hearts than others and it might not be easy to let go of them.
2. The other advantage of moving your furniture with you is that you don’t need to source for new items when you arrive in the new city. Your new home will feel familiar to your old one since you will have everything with you.
Cons of moving your furniture
1. The costs involved are extremely high and it might not be easy to find an affordable moving company. Though furniture removals are possible from city to city, they are not cheap. In fact, the amount of money used to move your furniture could be used to buy new/used furniture instead.
2. Moving furniture across cities or provinces usually means calling a moving company which will collect your furniture and transport it in a big truck. Long-distance moving services often mean that your furniture is in a truck or large bakkie along with other furniture from other clients. What this means is that there is a huge risk of potential damage to your furniture. Though many moving companies may try their best to ensure a smooth move through TLC methods such as using bubble wrap or moving boxes, it still might not be enough to guarantee that your furniture will arrive dent-free.
Pros of selling your furniture
1. Earn money that can be used to buy new/used furniture.
2. Move without extra baggage. Moving out of the city represents a new beginning. What better way to fully embrace that than to start afresh? Selling your furniture allows you to start all over again without the worry of losing furniture or needing to find storage for it. When you sell it, you can completely let go of it with some extra bank in your pocket!
3. It can be a way to declutter your space and finally get rid of items you did not want or need
Cons of selling your furniture
1. You might not get true value for money in terms of how much you bought your furniture for and how much you’re now able to sell it for.
2. You will lose the items of sentimental value to you.
3. You will need to source for new/used furniture upon arrival to the new city.
Moving out of the city is both an exciting and daunting experience. We hope this article will offer some guidance while you decide what to do with your furniture.
Vuyani Furniture Transport and Sales is a moving company that offers national moving services and furniture removals. We offer our services in Cape Town, East London, Johannesburg, Durban, and other major cities as well as small towns. We also have a secondhand furniture and appliance shop in Wynberg and can help you whether you decide you’re going to move with your furniture or sell it. We buy and sell used furniture, used beds, used fridges, used washing machines, and much much more.
To get in touch with us please contact us on WhatsApp on 078 280 9645.