Local Movers Blog

Normally on completion day, with a small booking deposit sometimes.

Don’t leave packing to the last minute, don’t skip labelling boxes, and don’t forget change-of-address steps.

Sunday or midweek (like a Wednesday)—avoid Fridays and bank holiday weekends.

Clean as you go, leave manuals and keys, thank the movers, and inform the neighbours.

Movers, solicitor’s fees, stamp duty (if buying), agent’s fees (if selling), utilities, boxes, cleaning, and connections.

Pack unused rooms first, essentials last; load heavier furniture before boxes on moving day.

If buying, yes—currently 1% of the property’s value up to €1m in Ireland.

For a standard home, removal contents cost €1,000–€2,000 within Ireland.

Most buy boxes, as it’s less costly up front than renting plastic—sharp deals for cardboard locally.

For budgets: 50% on essentials, 30% on wants, 20% on savings/debt; handy for planning moving costs too.