Removalists and the Recession

The years of plenty for Furniture Removalists are well and truly over as the global recession starts to affect Sydney. Sydney Removalists must now be prepared for, not exactly famine, but much leaner times in the removalist industry. So what will keep Sydney removalists busy in these recessionary times and what can they do to stay float?

Sydney removalists are now, after stagnating for the last few months, getting busier. Getting busier? Why is the removalist business picking up as the recession gets worse?

On the other side of the fence some people were caught out by the recession; they struggled through that 'lull' period only to find that things were only getting worse. For some of these poor soles the only course of action was to sell properties and other assets at rock-bottom prices. Such was the strain that many such couples threw in the towel and paid a visit to the divorce court. Does that sound familiar? This is exactly what is being experienced in Sydney today.

The unique aspect of the Sydney property rental market is the fact that everyone carries around their own furniture. Most other cities have furnished rental accommodation, but not Sydney. This is a blessing for furniture removalists, particularly in recessionary times. The standard lease is only six months, so renters, along with all their possessions, move on a regular basis.

Divorce, sad as it is, is rather good for business. Two separate removals and often some long-term storage as well. Imagine a middle aged couple living in a large house in one of the affluent suburbs. Little do the neighbours know but they are mortgaged up to the eye-balls. That bonus, so necessary to fund the huge mortgage, dries up, and the financial strain pulls the marriage apart. First of all, the husband moves out, often to a rented one bedroom unit in a cheaper Sydney suburb. The wife is left with the children and dogs and is forced to put the house on the Market. Once sold, the wife will either buy a new property in a cheaper Sydney area or simply rent in the same area thus keeping the Children at the same schools.

If she rents in the same area then after six months she is guaranteed to move again. New figures out today make it official: Australia is not in recession. Oh please, who are these bureaucrats trying to kid; anyone in business will tell you the recession is here, now. It is going to get worse. However, these difficult times provide some opportunities for furniture removalists. As long as Sydney removalists can take advantage of these situations, and keep their bad debts in check, then they will weather the economic storm and be well positioned for the recovery years.

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