In these times of economic difficulties, it pays to be a smart consumer. Learn the art and the power of saving your own money and the benefits will be huge. Moving is quite expensive and the expenses and costs can turn huge if you don't control them all. So, have the luxury of spending less and you will do just fine.
Instead of buying packing materials, why not collect used boxes from your friends who have recently moved. Or, you can look for garage sales so you can instantly cut costs in terms of packing supplies.
And to give more room in your new place, get rid of your stuffs that are no longer essential. If you learn to let go, the price is too high to ignore. Remember this: starting a new beginning means leaving behind things that no longer matter in your life and welcoming new things that will create an impact in your new beginning.
If you are hiring a removal company, hire now. You will save a fortune if you get their services months or weeks before the moving day. Moving companies and their services are high in demand and early booking saves a lot of your time and money as well.
If you do the mentioned reminders and ideas above, you will surely drastically cut costs.