Semigrating? Make your move cheaper with these tips

With the post-pandemic work environment leaving more and more people with the option to work from home permanently or on a hybrid schedule, semigrating (moving provinces rather than countries) is a rising trend as people have the flexibility to work where they live instead of living where they work.

Heading up the list of popular semigrating destinations are coastal towns such as Hermanus in the Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay in the Eastern Cape and Ballito in KZN, while in-land is seeing an influx of people moving to Nelspruit and recently developed Gauteng areas such as Waterfall and Fourways. Before you make the move, you need to think about a few factors in order to make the semigration process financially viable with these tips form Kandua.com: 

• How much does it cost to semigrate?

Depending on where you are going and how much you are taking with you, a move from one side of the country to the other starts at around R 10 000 and can go up to R 50 000 or more. Here are some of the major factors to consider that influence moving costs: 

• Where are you moving to?

Distance is a huge factor right now, due to the cost of fuel. The further you go, the more expensive it gets. It’s a good idea to get a couple of quotes from different moving companies in order to compare prices. 

• How much needs to be moved?

Naturally, the moving costs incurred for a one-bedroom flat move compared to those of a 4-bedroom house are vastly different. Be shrewd about what has to go with and what can be sold or given to charity. Do a deep dive into your stuff and declutter as much as possible. Moving special items such as a piano will call for specialised movers and higher costs too. 

• Timing is key

Generally moving companies are less busy during the week and at the beginning or middle of the month, so this is a good time to book your move.