Moving Tips & Advice

Expert guides, packing tips, and relocation advice from professional removalists.

Brisbane CBD skyline representing Queensland migration growth in 2026
Industry Report12 min read

R2G Moving Index 2026: 21,595 People Moved to QLD

Queensland leads Australia in interstate migration with 21,595 new residents. Brisbane vacancy rates sit at 0.8% and rents have hit $727 per week. Our full data report covers where people are moving, why, and what it means for housing in 2026.

March 2026Read More
R2G packers wrapping and boxing household items in Brisbane
Packing Tips11 min read

How to Pack a TV for Moving Without the Original Box

To pack a TV for moving without its original box, pad the screen, sandwich it between rigid cardboard, wrap it in blankets and keep it upright from the wall to the truck. Manufacturers including LG and Sony say a TV should not be laid down in transit, because the panel can crack.

October 2026Read More
A removal truck on the highway during an interstate move
Interstate Moving8 min read

Backloading vs Dedicated Truck for an Interstate Move: Which Wins

Backloading vs dedicated truck for an interstate move comes down to date certainty. A shared load costs less but moves when the truck is going your way. A dedicated truck costs more and runs on the date you book.

October 2026Read More
Budgeting for the cost of moving to Australia
Moving Tips4 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Move to Australia in 2026?

Moving to Australia is a big decision. This guide breaks down the main expenses to plan for, from flights and visa fees to accommodation, living costs and money transfers.

October 2026Read More
R2G removalists handling furniture during a residential move
Moving Advice8 min read

Hire Removalists vs Hire a Truck and Do It Yourself

For most households, hiring removalists is the better choice. A DIY truck move looks cheaper on the hire counter, but fuel, excess, equipment, helpers, time off work and the risk of damage or injury close most of the gap. DIY only really makes sense for a single small item or a studio move with fit, willing friends.

October 2026Read More
An R2G removal truck ready for a Brisbane house move
Moving Advice10 min read

Do Removalists Charge for Travel Time in Brisbane? How It Works

Do removalists charge for travel time in Brisbane? Usually yes, but the method is not the same on every quote. Here is how a depot clock, a call-out fee and a fixed price each treat the drive.

October 2026Read More
A person carrying a potted palm down the front stairs of a Queenslander house to a removal truck
Interstate Moving10 min read

What to Do With Plants When Moving Interstate to Queensland

Most house plants can cross into Queensland, but the soil around them is what biosecurity law actually controls, and a few plant families are restricted depending on which state you are leaving. Here is what needs a certificate, why bare rooting matters, and what a removalist will and will not load.

September 2026Read More
Removalists carrying a blanket-wrapped slate slab down the front stairs of a Queenslander home
Brisbane Moving10 min read

Pool Table Removalists Brisbane: Slate, Crew Size and Re-Levelling

A slate pool table is a disassembly job before it is a lifting job. Here is how a three piece table comes apart, how many people each slab actually needs, what moves the price in Brisbane, and when a billiards specialist is the better call.

September 2026Read More
An older woman and a packer sorting books and kitchenware into cartons in a lowset Australian home
Moving Advice10 min read

Movers Who Help Seniors Declutter Before a Move: How It Works

Movers who help seniors declutter before a move usually run it as two bookings: a sort and pack day, then the move itself. Here is what a packing crew does on the sort day, what a truck can legally take away, and how to time it against a village settlement date.

September 2026Read More

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