Buying a house is just the largest cost that you'll experience when moving. Another one of the biggest costs is that of moving your possessions from one location to another. However, there are some ways that you can keep your costs low.

Long before you move, you should collect boxes. Whenever you receive a package in the mail, you should do as little damage to the package as possible so you can salvage the box. All you need to do is place your possession in the box, place appropriate padding inside the box and tape it shut. If you're moving soon and you do not have boxes, ask friends and family members if they have any boxes you can have.

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However, you should also consider that there are extra fees that have not yet been factored into the overall cost.

Selling and donating unneeded possessions is one of the best ways to lower costs when executing a move. Each item kept adds to the cost of the move and each item sold is extra money pocketed. When deciding on what possessions to part with, the first question to ask is whether the possession has been used recently. One type of item that can be difficult to part with is something that is decorative, but takes up space. For example, a figurine might not get any use, but sits on a shelf taking up space. However, when comparing one possession to another, it becomes easier to determine which ones are more valuable.

Each moving cost needs to be recorded. All of these moving expenses can be claimed on a tax form under "Moving Expenses" and used to secure a tax deduction. Books and magazines can be sent via the U.S. postal service instead of being sent via a long distance movers Kelowna service. The post office offers special rates for these items, allowing them to be sent