Moving home is the perfect opportunity to ditch some of those belongings that you have ‘accidentally’ attained over the years whilst never actually planning on using them. It will be a welcome relief once you have ditched them – trust us.

However, what are some of the things we have to leave behind but wish we didn’t?

1. The Garden

Although you might have grown attached to your garden during the period of living there, it can be really unhealthy for the trees and plants that you attempt to move to your new home. As opposed to risking the death of your favourite trees and plants, leave the garden how it is, as you can always grow another garden once you have arrived at your new home.

However, if you desperately want your garden to make the move with you, ensure that you utilise the services of removalists who are experienced in the ways of moving plants and gardens.

2. The Bird House

If you have maintained a bird house at your current home and have enjoyed a variety of birds flying by whilst you lived there, it’s for the best that you leave the bird house right where it is. This is simply because the birds you have had drop by become accustomed to using the house and it is unfair on them to take it away.

Instead, just leave some seeds behind for the new tenants so that they can keep the same birds coming in and enjoying the house’s services.

3. The Fixtures

Whilst you may want to take certain fixtures such as fancy cupboard handles and chandeliers with you, especially if you invested in them, it’s for the best that they simply stay where they are. If you simply can’t make the move without these special fixtures make sure you replace them before you move. Otherwise, the new residents of the property will come in to the home and find missing door handles, lights, whatever it may be that you decided to take with you without the thought of replacing. Doesn’t really sound fair, does it?

4. The Things that Have Become Obsolete

Although you should never leave any possessions behind in a house when moving, that doesn’t mean it should make the move with you. Get rid of those possessions you simply have no use for, because, of course, what is the use in putting time and effort into taking possessions you have no use for? Consider holding a garage sale before you make the move: it’s one of the best ways to make money through downsizing.

Otherwise, you can simply donate or give away the items you have no use for: it is a good way to clean the place whilst giving others a helping hand. You can can even enlist the services of a professional organiser to help you sort the items you no longer need. If there are possessions you own that you don’t currently need but will in the future, consider putting them into storage, using the services of pallet racking professionals, as they will be there for you when you need them.

5. A Gift for New Residents

Consider leaving behind a gift or helpful note for the new residents of the property. An example of this could be a note explaining how specific items work in the household, as well as best local restaurants/cafes or a bottle of wine as a simple gesture of goodwill. You can even get in touch with your local garden services professional to tidy up the backyard for them before they move in. One of the most frustrating jobs that has to be done when moving into a new home is fixing the garden, so this would be much appreciated by the new owners. Think of how much you would love and appreciate stepping into a new property to find a cheeky little gift for you – a lovely touch.

Australian online marketplace MyDeal.com.au has launched a new platform feature called MyStore, allowing anyone to open their own e-commerce shopfront at no cost and earn revenue by leveraging their own social media.

After a successful beta test in which 30 influencers reached over half a million Australians, MyStore is now available to the Australian public enabling anyone to launch their own curated offering utilising MyDeal’s existing database of products. The program will enable customers to make product recommendations to their friends and family on social media, whilst also helping other customers make more informed buying decisions.

Users simply need to visit MyStore.com.au, log in with their Google or Facebook account and can have a MyStore up and running in under 5 minutes.

Built on the premise of a traditional affiliate model, each MyStore receives its own unique discount code for followers to use, earning MyStore owners a commission on each sale with the code applied. This new addition to its platform emerges after its Australia’s Top 50 Influencer Awards campaign in 2017 which enabled it to gain further insight into the influencer industry.

The launch of the new tool and unique approach to e-commerce provides further example of how MyDeal differentiates itself from other marketplaces. The strategic timing of the launch has been underpinned by its focus in FY18 to release integration technologies and API capabilities for its sellers, enabling the marketplace’s range to grow from 50,000 products to over 300,000 and enhancing the seller experience.

ith the marketplace shifting to a more self-operated mechanism, MyDeal is now expanding its sales channels and focusing on opportunities which will elevate the buyer experience.

MyDeal.com.au Founder & CEO Sean Senvirtne said MyStore is another example of how e-commerce is evolving.

“Up until now e-commerce has had a traditional B2C model. MyStore turns that model on its head and transforms customers into brand ambassadors,” Mr Senvirtne said.

“Through MyStore, customers can promote the MyDeal sellers which are going above and beyond for their customers and be rewarded for their efforts. It also means that as a marketplace, we continue to strive to provide an even better experience if we want customers to continue to endorse our brand. It gives them more power and more choice,” he said.

“Through this program we wanted to take the best qualities of social media and online shopping and affect positive change in the customer shopping experience” Mr Senvirtne said.

MyStore aligns with MyDeal’s data-driven approach to marketing, enabling the marketplace to better identify products which customers love.

One of the ambassadors for the program, Healthy Luxe Co-Founder Hannah Singleton lauded the platform’s ease-of-use. "It is an honour to be ambassadors for MyDeal and to have our very own MyStore featuring some of our favourite products, from homewares and jewellery to superfood supplements. It is such an easy way for us to share what we love with our followers. The sign-up process couldn't have been easier, and we love how user-friendly it is to add and remove products from our store,” she said

Barbara Bryan from Let’s Go Mum agreed. “I can’t believe how easy and quick it was to set up our MyDeal MyStore – selecting the products was fun, and the whole process was done in no time,” she said.

“This latest innovation is the beginning of a series of exciting enhancements we will be announcing in the coming months as we prepare ourselves for the biggest Christmas sales in our history,” Mr. Senvirtne said.

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