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 60,000 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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Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
— Natasha Gallahar
We were looking to engage removalists to assist in our move from Balwyn to Glen Iris. I went to Muval to help in the process. Bree from Muval took on our case and was able to identify some recommendations that worked with our target dates a...
Mural was a pleasure to deal with when helping me with my recent move. Bree was incredibly helpful, making the move much less stressful than it would have otherwise been. I would use Muval again 10/10, even just for the great customer servi...
Jay has been very helpful in helping me plan my upcoming interstate move! Has answered all my questions and is very friendly
Sharon was amazing, she had me from stress and tears to relief and a smile. Her bright bubbly manner made the process a pleasant experience and Im very grateful thank you
I used Muval this week to organise to transport a few pieces of furniture between Australian cities. I am usually really anxious about these moves because they seem to big for most couriers and too small for furniture removalists. Muval gav...
We dealt with Laura M from Muval and honestly cannot recommend a moving coordination company more than this. Their help, connections and advice didn't cost us a cent. They helped us choose the best packers, movers and logistics companies wi...
The boys were so helpful they helped me set up my storage space and saved me hours of work. They helped me late in the evening as well and they were under no obligation to do that. I cant recommend them highly enough. We will be using them ...
Sharon was extremely helpful and friendly. She was quick with getting back to us and really took our needs into consideration. Although we didnt end up using a removalist in the end, Sharon was wonderful and I would highly recommend using M...
What an excellent moving experience! From the initial and ongoing communication with Kelvin from Muval, to the removalists who were assigned the job! Luan, who headed the moving with his partner, was professional and efficient, with no time...
Thank you Grant, you have been extremely helpful and understanding going back and forth to my constant questions. It has been an easier process with you looking after me. Couldn't recommend your services enough.
Julius was very helpful, super professional and very friendly in dealing with my move. Highly recommended.
I've used muval multiple times to book removalists and they've always been very responsive and competitively priced. My most recent booking with them, the removalists unfortunately left some damage (which understandably happens) and muval w...
Muval costumer service is great, quick and responsive.
I recently used Muval Removalist for my move, and I couldn't be happier with the service! The team was professional, efficient, and took great care of my belongings. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the whole process stress-fr...
Jay: Thank yo so much for helping me with relocating my stuff and finding best deal for me. Very efficient and nice. your awesome mate!! I really appriciate you help and knowledge on this. Thanks you so much again!!
Our pick up and delivery from Perth to Adelaide went well without any issues. They were very prompt and communication was great!
Muval provided an excellent service at no additional cost to my move. They collated all the best and most cost effective removalist for me and were the initial contact point for me including asking any questions I had for the removalists. I...
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Sharon deserves 10 stars! Her service is exceptional, doesnt mess about and gets straight to work. Within 24 hours she secured an amazing deal for us to move from Port Douglas back to Victoria in one of the busiest periods. Her negotiation ...
Awesome experience, they really went out of their way to assist and find me the right solution, and communicated with me all along the way.
Sharon was so helpful in providing me with all the information relevant to my upcoming move. I got a great deal and it was a simple stress free process!
Frequently asked questions
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Preferably No, It is better to use a fitted sheet on each side of your mattresses to enclose.
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.
When looking at your kitchen, the industry standard is one book carton to each cupboard door.
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
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
We encourage bookings ASAP, and this will hold the price, reserve the space, and give you peace of mind. This can also mean you avoid any future price rise.
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.
All furniture items will be wrapped in heavy removalist quilted padding to best protect your furniture; Some removalists will also use shrink wrap as well.
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