Moving House Blog

Hoping to move out when you head off to college?

Here's a few tips on how to move out of your parents' home without ruffling too many feathers!

Moving to college for the first time can be an exciting yet daunting experience. There's so much to think about - what to bring, how to fit it all in, and how to make sure your precious belongings arrive at your new dorm in one piece. That's where Box Depot comes in!

The results are in. You've checked the app approximately forty-seven times since 6am, you've had the phone calls, you've done the crying (happy, relieved, or otherwise - all valid), and now someone is asking you what you're having for lunch and you genuinely cannot process the question.

Take a breath. Here's what happens next ...

So. The Leaving Cert is done. The CAO form is in. And while your child is busy trying to enjoy the summer without thinking too hard about what comes next, you - the parent - are already quietly five steps ahead ...

If the offers go the way you're hoping, your child will be moving out in a matter of weeks. And that means now - before the results land, before the chaos of offer round one, before everyone is simultaneously excited and terrified - is exactly the right time to start thinking about what happens to their bedroom.

This guide is for you. The one who will be standing in a suddenly very quiet room wondering how time went so fast ...

Moving out of an apartment or flat comes with its own set of challenges ... narrow hallways, shared lifts, parking restrictions, and the logistical puzzle of getting everything out of a small space efficiently.

Summer is Ireland's busiest time to move. From June through August, removal companies fill up fast, rental properties turn over at pace, and the roads are busier with vans and lorries (not to mention holiday caravans!) than at any other time of year. If you're planning a summer move, the good news is that a little forward planning goes a long way - and can save you both money and stress.

You’re moving house!

You probably have a fair idea of what to do, and there are plenty of guides out there describing what you should do when you are involved in a house move. But what about the things you should never do?

So you’ve decided to move in together. How exciting!

You have the basics all sorted (like expectations, finances, responsibilities etc) so now it’s time to look at what you actually need to move … and whether you’ll actually have the space for it …

So you’ve decided to fly the nest? Congratulations!

Moving out of your parents’ house is a Big Deal. It’s a process that requires plenty of careful planning, consideration, and quite a lot of “adulting” too!