Move around a lot as part of the Australian Defence Force? If you are moving to Canberra instead of overseas posting any time soon, you might be worried about where your possessions will go. From travel costs to a moving schedule, the mandatory uplift date and the application for relocation, there is a lot on your plate.
Thankfully, there are so many benefits to self-storage options, and Rent a Space takes the stress out of relocating if the Defence Department will not fund storage for you. This article will explain why Rent a Space is the best storage option when you need to be deployed.
Military Self Storage: Why is it Useful?
The Department of Defence website talks about self-storage options for your household items. Toll Transitions can help manage your storage, but it depends on your circumstances. When can you get storage? Defence may pay to store your belongings, but only if you are eligible for a Defence-paid move (DFRT allowances) and the home you are moving to is:
- Not available yet
- Fully or partially furnished
- Too small for all your household items
What about the costs? They can be claimed for privately storing your items if accommodation is temporarily unavailable, you would not incur a cost if Defence organised the removal, and the chain of command agrees that it is reasonable to store your things.
That said, you may not be able to get storage. Defence will not usually pay for storage accommodation expenses if you move to another home in the same housing benefit location at your own cost. They also do not pay for self-storage if you choose to occupy living-in accommodation after choosing to live off-base. Defence will not pay to store household items you buy after your move.
You can learn more by reading about being posted to a new location in Australia.
This is why a self-storage company like Rent a Space is so helpful. When you do not qualify for Defence to pay for storage, you will need to look at other options.
How Rent a Space Helps You in the ADF
Personal storage is just that: personal, and you want to make sure everything is kept safe.
Boxes are provided
It’s a big transition already to move to a new base, and even more so to get tape and endless boxes. Rent a Space covers all your storage needs with boxes and moving supplies at the Box Shop!
- From small to larger cardboard boxes, there are sizes for all packing needs
- Specialty boxes are available for items like wardrobes or TV moving boxes
- Premium packing supplies like packing paper, packing tape, and furniture or mattress covers
- Sustainable cardboard storage boxes and zip-up carry bags that can be reused
- Our team helps you pack efficiently and choose the best boxes for moving
Units are always secure
Once you move your items in before relocating to Canberra, you lock it, keep the key, and have access to it 365 days a year or when you change bases. Once you move things in, you get a unique access code that gives you access to the facility. This code disables the alarm on your unit upon entry and sets the alarm again when you exit.
All self-storage is invoiced month to month in advance, and you can change your space with no penalty for doing so. Give Rent a Space two weeks’ notice, and we will provide any unused rent; you won’t pay more than what you have used.
Every unit is individually alarmed; however, you will need to lock it with a padlock and Rent a Space does not keep keys. You are free to bring your own padlock or purchase one from our store.
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Hire a trailer
Hiring a trailer can make transporting your items before an ADF relocation simpler. Rent a Space box trailers move furniture, boxes, and bulky items to an easily accessible storage facility in NSW. And if you decide that you need a trailer hire, here are some guidelines to follow:
- Trailers are only available to use within the Sydney metro area for transporting your goods to our facilities
- All trailers must be returned before the close of business on the same day. Using it overnight is not permitted.
- Any damage or loss during the hire period is your responsibility and must be paid in full
- All road tolls, fines or penalties while using the trailer are at your expense
- A signed trailer form is required prior to use
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A free truck and driver service
When you are relocating to a new state, our storage solutions take the pressure off and move your belongings for you. Once you find the right personal storage unit, all you need to do is call to reserve a space and lock in the truck and driver.
Our free storage move-in service means you do not need to drive the truck yourself, organise insurance, cover fuel costs, or pay expensive fees for a removalist: we are an all-in-one. Save over $400 and have more time to pack for your relocation and have everything in order.
Note: this service is for eligible customers with items within 10km of your selected Rent a Space facility. Minimum storage unit sizes apply and book a morning or afternoon slot six days a week (subject to availability). If you decide not to take advantage of this service, we will have a list of recommended removalists!
Flexible insurance cover
If it’s worth storing, it is well-worth insuring. Rent a Space helps you cover the contents of your storage space with insurance.
Some home and content’s insurers may extend their coverage to your goods whilst in storage, but in the event they don’t, we distribute a self-storage insurance policy issued by GSA Insurance Brokers for you to consider.
Customise the policy based on the cover you require and have the flexibility to modify the policy value from time to time if circumstances change. If you choose not to insure your goods through the policy offered by Rent a Space or another insurer, you are electing to self-insure. This means you accept full responsibility for any loss or damage to your goods while they are in storage.
Talk to Rent a Space to learn more about our removal benefits or read our blog: Self Storage vs Warehouse: Which Is Better For Your Business?
Require Military Self Storage in Sydney? Find Your Nearest Facility
Whether you need car storage for private vehicles, boat storage, caravan storage, mobile storage, or support with storage unit sizes, you’re covered for military self-storage when you move across Australia. A trusted name in storage, Rent a Space provides a range of storage options for members of the ADF and more.
We offer storage units from locker size up to double garage size, with a range of sizes in between. All our units are brightly lit, with securely fenced premises with state-of-the-art CCTV cameras, and a sturdy electronic gate with 7-day access.
Before your big move to Canberra, our helpful, professional managers and experienced staff are happy to provide expert advice on storage when you’re relocating.
Contact us on 8758 000 or use our online quote service. We have self-storage in Inner West, Macarthur, Western Suburbs, Sutherland Shire, Newcastle and Hunter, and South Western Sydney.