The Absolute Best Time to Move for Renters

The big dream of owning a home with a golden retriever and a white picket fence has changed over the years. For those who believe that renting is currently more important than buying, this doesn’t mean they also believe in a backbreaking move.

Rent.com conducted a recent survey to find that approximately 61 percent of adults are delaying home ownership and currently prefer renting. Whatever the reason for this decision, hiring one of the best moving companies can save time and energy.

Consider that Grandfather Clock that has been passed down from generation to generation. You remember that familiar echo it rang out on Christmas Day and now it has been passed down to you. Well, that doesn’t make it any lighter.

If you are unable to find that “friend with a truck,” it’s ideal to consider searching among the best moving companies in the area to find one right for you. This could mean loading everything over time or simply doing the heavy lifting on move-in day.

Taking the time to wrap your collectibles and pack the majority of the items yourself is always best when trying to save money for the big move. This ensures that your items are packed safely and saves time for companies who charge by the hour. 

So when is the best time to move?

For renters, the best time is often at the end of your lease. For those with some more wiggle room - or for those who can think ahead and ask for a shorter lease to break the chain - summer isn’t necessary the best time to move.

Because of school schedules, most young adults continue to move during certain seasons, despite no longer having to live and die by semesters. With the majority of people moving between May and September, rental rates are higher these months.

During the summer, kids are on break and recent college graduates are often switching locations. For those who have the option to avoid these hectic, heat-ridden dates, moving at the first of May or end of September may be best.

In order to save money, rentals during the winter are also less expensive. Finding apartments during the cooler months is less expensive because the demand is less. Landlords still need to fill apartments, but have less demand during those months.

While the larger apartment complexes or condos are now on set rent payments, those landlords who own their own units, or at least can make their own decisions, are often willing to negotiate during the winter, even after slashing prices.

For those without wiggle room on their move-in date, options are limited. But, if you are forced to move at a certain time, such as the summer, avoid areas where students are looking to live because the demand is higher, which raises the rent.

Once your approximate date or season has been settled, it’s time to search among the best moving companies in your area. For those in the Toronto and Vancouver areas, Armando Movers is a good place to start your search.

The family owned business is full insured and their mission is to deliver the best possible services, with satisfactory results to their clients. The local company has been proudly serving Ontario since 1975, and are now available