Move house with Muval and Downsizing
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It all started with a single question.
Why isn’t there a niche property portal for the downsizers and retiree market?
It was 2003, and as the eldest daughter & daughter-in-law, we had just started the search for accommodation options for elderly parents. It wasn’t an easy or a pleasant experience and there was very little information available online.
It got us thinking – so we started talking to other families in similar situations and found they were just as confused and frustrated as we were.
So we built Downsizing.com.au, a website designed to be easy to use - a one-stop-portal to help consumers easily navigate the fragmented and complex retirement living and aged care sector in Australia.
There's no better way to book removalists
We take care of all the important parts of moving with every booking.
That's why 9.4/10 customers recommend Muval to their friends and family.
Expert removalists
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
Online booking
Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team is available to assist you at every step of your move.
Protective covering
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Loading & unloading
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Complimentary cover*
Receive $5,000 of complimentary cover on named items for added peace of mind.
*Only available for MuveXpress bookings.
We've mastered moving
After 75,000 removalist bookings, we know moving better than anyone.
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Why our removalists are different
Muval removalists are a new standard for quality and care.
Each furniture removals company available on our platform must pass our 7-step verification process. We also conduct regular audits and check-ups to make sure vital insurances are up-to-date, and quality standards are being upheld. Many of our removalists are also members of the Australian Furniture Removalists Association (AFRA).
When you book your removalist with Muval, you get a company that cares about going the extra mile to make sure your next move is an easy one.
It's moving, the way it should be.
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100% would recommend. Stress and hassle free, they were helpful and friendly. They actually cared and took the time to do the job right. Thanks so much.
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Easy to book, the customer serve rep, Mitchell, was really nice - answered all my questions and got me a quote in the same day. On the day, movers arrived on time and worked hard to get everything completed before the afternoon storm. Would...
This is the second time Ive used Muval and both times Ive been very happy with the results. Liz was very helpful with questions and following up. They helped me find the cheapest deal (removalist were excellent, too). One tip for anyone rea...
Chat GPT led me down the rabbit hole of moving house interstates and Muval was spat out at me as a great option. After playing around online filling in there easy to follow guide and drop boxes for items required for travel. Here is where t...
Great service. The lads were super helpful. We had a 6hour move and they didnt rest for a minute. 10/10 experience.
Truly excellent. Organised, great comms, easy, polite, helpful, accomodating. Job done. And cheaper per hour than what my mate paid recently.
Good guidance from Muval, and the packers were professional
I had to cancel my booking with LJ Muval Services and did not end up using their service, but I was still very impressed with their support. Their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. Commu...
Shaz is a pleasure to deal with, she took all my stress away by organising my interstate move. Kept in touch along the way and made sure everything was fine my end. Definitely recommend Shaz and Muval for any moving needs
Brittany was very helpful and accommodating of our particular needs. She made our interstate relocation much less stressful!
Our experience with Muval was simple and straightforward. The attitude was professional and nothing was a problem. I would not hesitate to recommend their services. Many thanks. JT.
The service I received from Alec at Muval was everything I expected from a company and more. The communication was promt, professional and friendly. He found the best removal company for my interstate move which was stress-free and easy. I ...
Alvin was super helpful and friendly! Definitely recommend if anyone needs help with moving
Our pick up and delivery from Perth to Adelaide went well without any issues. They were very prompt and communication was great!
Had a great booking experience with Jay as he was able to explain all the details for move very clearly and was able provide me with a good deal. Appreciate it!
My husband and I moved from Victoria to Queensland in early December. We called Muval because it was our first big move - the last time, all of my worldly possessions fit in the back of my hatchback - and Alec was extremely helpful and pati...
Thank you Jamahl for organising my interstate move. Very much appreciated. It went very smoothly and without fuss. Great to see you matched my move in a backloading job. Cannot fault your organisation and professionalism. Sam's NoLimits Rem...
Amazing service. Super friendly staff who make you feel like you are the top priority. The ask you plenty of questions to make sure they provide the perfect service for your move and offer a great range of insurances.
Move went well. Process was all pretty simple and reasonably priced.
Jay was very helpful and assisted me with finding great quotes for my last-minute move. The whole process was very easy and Jay was extremely friendly. Thank you
Spoke with Jay and he has assisted me before with my last move. Safe to say he is the BEST and most helpful consultant. From the start of your moving journey to the very end, connecting utilities etc- he will guide you through every single ...
Jay was amazing and looked after me! Great job mate
Frequently asked questions
Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Call us on: 1300 168 825
The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.
It is preferable to consider taking out an all-risk policy for your move. We offer two different options of coverage for your move, which include lowering the excess to obtain a lower premium or the ability to cover specific items of your move: https://www.muval.com.au/cover
The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
Reading reviews is a great way to determine if a removalist is the right one for you. Platforms like Google, Product Review or Muval are great for this because they have built-in mechanisms to ensure reviews are from genuine people that have actually interacted with that business.
However, we advise to be cautions of moving companies with hundres of reviews and a perfect 5 star rating on these platforms as reviews unfortunately can be faked. Don't get us wrong: honest companies with a perfect 5 star rating do exist and they are excellent (we have a few on our platform!). But, given the nature of furniture removalist work, something, at some point, is bound to go wrong. Maybe the truck breaks down and is late for a job. Maybe someone accidentally trips and some items in a box are damaged. Whatever it is, accidents unfortunately do happen and these sorts of occassions rarely attract a 5 star rating.
Because of this, companies with a 4.5 or above rating are often just as good as a company with a perfect 5. So, we suggest, instead of looking for all 5-star reviews, take a look at a companies worst reviews and pay special attention to how they responded to the issue. Were they sympathetic? Did they respond promptly? Did they offer a resolution? Were they contactable for the customer to voice their concerns? These are the sorts of things that separate the best removalists from those who don't deliver a high level of service.
Read more about how to avoid dodgy removalists here.
No one expects that you keep the original box that your TV came in when you bought it. Most removalists can provide special TV moving cardboard boxes that can help to keep your TV safe and secure while being transported (make sure you enquire about this before your move day. Otherwise, you can protect your television by wrapping it in blankets and then wrapping that tightly in cling film. Finally, as a peace of mind measure, we recommend purchasing one of our affordable moving insurance policies to protect your most valuable possessions like your TV in case of an accident.
If you need to change the delivery or pick up date, please advise the removalist as early as possible. They can sometimes accommodate changes and reschedule but this has a few variables.
A cubic metre is 1m x 1m x 1m. A full-sized container size is 38m3.
Truck sizes vary from 20m3 to 70m3 and sometimes 100m3.
The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:
- Grand / Baby grand piano
- Pizza oven
- Concrete furniture
- Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
- Many pot plants / large pot plants
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