Moving season begins. Until June, July, many French people move. But be careful, you have to do it early to book a moving company and avoid paying too much.
franceinfo: What are your Fanny tips and tricks for moving well?
You tell yourself that in order not to pay too much, you have to do it yourself, like 80% of French people when they move house. But even if you take this option, be careful, often you have to rent a van, organize yourself and the prices increase if you delay doing so.
The first advice is therefore to anticipate the date, and to book in advance: June, early July, it is the peak of removals, prices increase for the rental of vehicles, that of a goods lift but also for professional moving services. Another tip too: plan to move during the week rather than the weekend, it costs less, up to 20% less.
Do you also have to notify the town hall?
Anticipating also allows you to warn the town hall to reserve a parking space, otherwise you risk a fine. And then, if you live in Paris, know that you must pay a fee, the price of which varies between 17 and 90 euros, depending on the vehicle you use, the duration of the parking place.
There are sites to give you a hand: desbrasenplus.com or demenagerseul.com, which help you find the right equipment, boxes, advise you, but also can provide drivers, movers, etc.
And if we call on professional movers?
Ask for quotes, and ask for more. Prices vary depending on the number of cubic meters you have to move, the distance, heavy objects – piano, cabinet, raise the bill. Beware of scams, to find a reliable, referenced, registered mover, contact the trade union chamber of movers. Also beware of too attractive offers, too low prices, there are many that flourish on facebook, or the right corner.
Check the professional’s insurance, if you are transporting old, precious furniture.
And can we get help too?
Yes, it depends on your income and status. The family allowance fund provides a bonus for families with at least 3 children, find out because you have to meet several conditions, but it can be interesting, up to 995 euros in aid.
But if you are unemployed, there are mobility aids, paid by Pole employment, if you change region to take up a job. Housing action, too, an organization led by the social partners with the Ministry of the City also provides aid of 1000 euros, find out. Finally, if you are an employee, there are often days off, non-working days to move, it depends on the agreements. collective.