1

Apply for a council parking suspension zone at least 5 days ahead for properties near Rokeby Road — street parking is tightly managed.

2

Measure hallway widths in Federation homes before move day — Subiaco’s heritage corridors are often narrower than they appear.

3

Disassemble large furniture the night before — beds and wardrobes pre-disassembled save significant time in tight heritage hallways.

4

Use Hire A Packer for fragile items and kitchenware — Subiaco homes often contain high-value or antique pieces.

5

Photograph valuable items before packing — a useful record for heritage homes with period furniture and artwork.

6

Check body corporate hours if moving to or from an infill apartment — many restrict moves to weekday business hours.

7

Book early for end-of-month dates — Subiaco is consistently one of Perth’s highest-demand suburbs.

8

Pack by room with clear labels — heritage homes have unusual layouts and labelling keeps the job efficient.

9

Confirm lift access 48 hours ahead for any multi-storey apartment building in Subiaco.

10

Have everything packed before your movers arrive — the single biggest way to keep your final cost under control.