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Sharon Deeks

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I was impressed with the service these lovely ladies provided. They did a great job both packing and unpacking. I would highly recommend them.

Jason Blackmore

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We engaged Move by Design to move us to a new house while we were away. We caught up a couple of times before the move and then left them to it.... Clare and the team packed up our old place, moved everything and then unpacked for us. We arrived to our new home from holiday to be greeted by made beds, connected electronics and laundry and all packing materials removed. Everything was put away in the kitchen and there was even food in the fridge. This was easily the most stress free move we have ever done and I'd recommend Move by Design unreservedly to anyone looking for a full service move. Couldn't fault it, great work!read more

Bill Hanning

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Great service. Lovely friendly people . Would totally recommend.,5 star standard !

Megan Rose

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Clare is efficient and organised as well as being reliable and honest. Our packing was done quickly and well so we're happy for our stuff to stay... safely in storage for the next few years, being carefully packed.read more

Stuart Lorimer

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I fully recommend Clare and her team to handle the pàcking of your valued, precious or fragile belongings. I had some very fragile, sentimental items... that needed to be moved from the top of the North Island to the middle of our South Island. The items were very well packaged, and transported via shipping container, arriving at the destination safely and intact. Many thanks Clare.read more

Phoebe Kodos

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A big thank you to these guys!! The transition was seamless. It feels a little surreal to be in a totally different home with all your belongings... carefully placed and packed away over the space of a day or two. Clare and her team planned and worked so competently and to such thorough detail, I felt redundant! The brief was so minimal for such a large family home.. We left our house for holidays one day and arrived back to ‘home’ completely set up in a new house! Artwork on walls, beds made, all clothing organised in wardrobes, toiletries displayed, food in pantry! It felt a bit like Mary Poppins, everything was just magically done! Packed, moved, unpacked, arranged, organised, pretty-fied… just absolutely sorted! Especially for the time poor, or just because moving house can be so overwhelming… this is definitely the way to go. The whole process was so calm and smooth - I couldn’t recommend Clare and Move By Design highly enough!read more

Mary McRae

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We were very pleased with the hard work from this CompanyThey all worked very hard in the terrible hot humid weather which we had on moving... day.Would definitely use them again.read more

Meredith B

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An excellent service, lovely people, incredible packing! We really needed the beautiful packing when we had 1 ½ weeks before our move after a very... quick sale and settlement, so glad we found Move By Design! Thank you Clare and your fabulous team!read more

Amber Osborne

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Clare was so accommodating and took on our move last minute prior to Christmas. Clare helped with all aspects of our move from packing, storage,... moving and unpacking. We were all unpacked in our new home just before Christmas which wouldn't have been possible without the help from Clare and her lovely team. Thanks again.read more

Emile Coory

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Clare and her team made our move so seamless and easy. We have referred her services on to family who are about to move.

Mel Lee

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Clare from Move by Design was totally outstanding. From our initial meeting with her, we felt we had complete confidence, that she was the right... person for our move. Clare organized all our packing and unpacking. She organized the truck removal, commercial cleaners, carpet cleaners and oven cleaners, every task Clare and her team undertook was to the highest of standards, we would totally recommend Clare and her team. They made our move totally stress-free.read more

Karina Kayes

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Clare and her team made our move the easiest we have had. It was so good having someone to do all the coordinating, and quite honestly having someone... else get the packing done in time for the movers was brilliant. Things like having the right boxes for glasses, mirrors, breakables etc - everything was so well packed. The movers were in and out within 2.5 hours when leaving our old home. We needed our furniture to go into storage for a few weeks as in between homes, Clare arranged it all. The move into our new home was so well organised. Really appreciated the bed being made up!! Thank you Clare, Ania & Jo.read more

Scott Gordon

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Excellent service, great communication and a thorough and job well done. Clare went out of her way to arrange the movers and did it all remotely... which was a big help as I was unable meet. Definitely recommend A+++read more

Tim Connell

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Great to deal with, can’t endorse endorse this service enough - recommend to anyone looking for a stress free move

Ewan Yandall

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I wanted to share my recent experience with MoveByDesign, a moving company that surpassed my expectations in every aspect. I am compelled to express... my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service provided by Clare, the owner, and her dedicated team.From the initial consultation to the completion of my move, MoveByDesign demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. Clare, as the owner, played an instrumental role in ensuring that every aspect of the moving process was handled seamlessly. Her leadership and attention to detail were truly commendable.Throughout the entire experience, MoveByDesign's team proved to be friendly, approachable, and highly efficient. They not only expertly packed and unpacked my belongings but also provided invaluable assistance and suggestions to overcome any challenges that arose. Their dedication to ensuring a smooth transition and their commitment to customer satisfaction were evident in every interaction.Clare's leadership skills were evident in her meticulous oversight and management of the team. She ensured that every member was working together cohesively, resulting in a seamless and stress-free move. Her professionalism and expertise were evident, providing me with the confidence and peace of mind I needed during this significant transition.I must also acknowledge the collaborative efforts of the entire MoveByDesign team. Each member demonstrated a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to provide the best service possible. Their dedication to delivering exceptional customer service further solidified my trust in MoveByDesign.Moreover, MoveByDesign's pricing was reasonable and justified considering the quality of service provided. The investment I made in their services was undoubtedly worthwhile, as it saved me time, effort, and unnecessary stress.Based on my remarkable experience, I wholeheartedly recommend MoveByDesign to anyone in need of professional and reliable moving services. Clare's exceptional leadership, coupled with the team's commitment to excellence, sets MoveByDesign apart from other moving companies.Please accept this feedback as a testament to the exceptional service I received from MoveByDesign, with special recognition to Clare as the owner. I have no doubt that their dedication to excellence will continue to provide exceptional experiences for their future customers.read more

Lucie Cheeseman

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Clare and her team were amazing from the very start of this process right to the end. Clare co-ordinated a complex move with absolute... professionalism, fantastic service and attention to detail. She kept in constant contact with us throughout and was willing and able to mitigate last minute unforseen changes. She was friendly, helpful and so flexible and responsive. Thank you so much Clare, you are an absolute pleasure to work with.read more

Mitchell Pham

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We could not have moved with pace and efficiency, and also peace-of-mind, without Clare and her amazing team at MoveByDesign. The pre-move planning,... packing of the whole house, organising our contents (into things to sell, store short term and long term, and move to our new home), organising removal and storage services, supervision on moving day, post-move follow-up, all done with precision, grace and professionalism. We have never seen anything like it, and will most certainly recommend MoveByDesign to anyone is planning to move house.Thanks again, Clare.read more

Stress Free Movers

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Clare and her team has been amazing to work with. Packing skills are outstanding and she goes above and beyond for her clients. We would 100%... recommend Move By Design to anyoneread more

Brittany Gribben

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Clare provided a professional packing service for us, ensuring what could have been a stressful situation was fuss-free and also executed... professionally at short notice.read more

Ben Rose

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We couldn’t recommend Clare and her team at Move By Design highly enough. Simply put, they took care of EVERYTHING and made moving an incredibly... smooth experience.From the initial consultation, to packing, to storage, to the move and unpacking - it genuinely was an excellent experience.They not only did they do everything they said they would with care, attention and commitment, but also proactively looked after the inevitable curveballs that come up in a move (including organising a last minute plasterer within a few hours!).Clare has selected a team of professionals who are all passionate about doing an outstanding job and do so with a lightness of touch that it important when you have people managing your home and possessions.We could not recommend Move By Design highly enough - wish we’d used them years ago!read more

Tali Rose

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Thanks Clare and team, for making our big move so smooth and hassle free!

Philippa Daniels

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Clare's packing abilities are second to none! everything was beautifully wrapped, and fragile and delicate items were treated with amazing... thoughtfulness and care - a Rolls Royce service!read more

Bronwyn Cowan

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It was by chance I saw Clare’s website and I liked her story so I booked her to help me shift houses. She was so thorough and kind. I will use her... again 🤩read more

Frances Little

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Clare and her team were very helpful when I was moving recently. They carefully packed up my household items, organised a storage facility at short... notice and also provided great moral support at such a stressful time. I would recommend Clare and her team for anyone looking for help when moving home. Thanks Clare.Francesread more

Sophie Moutter

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Clare and her team were a great help to us when we renovated our kitchen and bathrooms recently. They assisted with packing up all areas and... furniture removal and were professional and pleasant to deal with. We thoroughly recommend them.read more

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Was such a great and easy experience with these guys! Responded fast and got the job done as soon as possible. Highly recommend them :)

Anne Storey

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Fabulous to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble.

Joanne Richards

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Clare was absolutely excellent in helping me unpack, sort and organise boxes when moving into my new place - we got so much more done than I ever... would have been able to achieve on my own and her motivation, understanding and support was so appreciated. If you need any help with anything around the house, Your Easy Move can help out at any stage, even general organisation if you need. She also helped style the place so it looked good!read more

Heather Walton

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Clare and her team took care of our office move recently so that we could carry on with no interruptions. Our move was seamless and we hit the... ground running with no down time or wasted time. We closed one day and opened the next. Not only that Clare has now helped so many of my sellers and buyers move out of their homes leaving them pristine for the new owners to move in. She helps make what is usually such a stressful time low stress and enjoyable. My only worry is she will become too busy because everyone should use Clare when they are moving!!!read more

Kyria Mailman

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Clare and her team were absolutely amazing, she made the move seemless and I would highly recommend using Easy move they live up to their name. 110%

Carl Thompson

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Seriously amazing to deal with. Made our move super simple. I was on work calls all day while they did everything.

Suzanne March

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Clare was great at responding quickly to all my emails and a number of changes I had to make right up until the last minute. And brilliant... communicator between me and the moving / storage company.read more

Kaisei Rickard

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Clare was very helpful and I highly recommend her services. We enlisted her help on short notice to help with a hasty move that had to be completed... in two days. She was very accommodating and we were able to arrange a date and time quickly. She relieved much of the burden of packing everything by sealing our fragile items into boxes neatly and efficiently. We would not have managed to move in time without her assistance.read more

Celia Galbraith

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I thoroughly recommend Your Easy Move's services. Clare was absolutely amazing from when we contacted her at short notice through to completing the... myriad of tasks we threw at her, which all needed to be done within a week so that the sale of our parent's property could be completed. We would definitely have crumpled under the stress without Clare. Instead everything went incredibly smoothly and without any hiccups. We have another move to organise shortly and will be calling on Clare again.read more

Kay Flower

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Clare came to help me with my move recently which is always a difficult time. Clare was extremely helpful and took a large part of the stress of... packing away, having someone calm to work alongside with, helping to make the tough decisions was a real treat. I would thoroughly recommend Clare at Your Easy Move for packing & unpacking when you are moving house.read more

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Marcia Browne

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Clare was a wonderful help with my move to a Retirement Village. Sorted & packed then helped at the other end. Eased so much stress. Highly recommend... Your Easy Move.read more

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