Melbourne to Sydney Road Trip: What to See & Avoid

Melbourne to Sydney Road Trip: What to See & Avoid

With over two decades on the road as a interstate removalist in Melbourne, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made the Melbourne to Sydney road trip. As the owner of North Removals, each journey still teaches me something new and keeps me on my toes. Every drive is a blend of familiar routines and unexpected moments,…

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Hidden Gem Places to Buy Second Hand Furniture in Melbourne

Hidden Gem Places to Buy Second Hand Furniture in Melbourne

When it comes to furnishing a home, I’ve always believed that second hand furniture in Melbourne offers more value than anything you’ll find in big-box stores. Over the years, I’ve seen countless homes transformed with pre-loved pieces that carry both quality and character. Unlike mass-produced flat-pack furniture, many of these items were built to last…

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5 Places to Get Free Moving Boxes in Melbourne

5 Places to Get Free Moving Boxes in Melbourne

Over the years, I’ve seen just how much stress moving can put on families and businesses across Melbourne. Packing is always one of the biggest challenges, and it often starts with a simple question: Where do I get boxes? Buying them brand new can add unnecessary costs to an already expensive process, which is why…

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Living in Melbourne vs Sydney: Costs, Jobs & Lifestyle Compared

Living in Melbourne vs Sydney: Costs, Jobs & Lifestyle Compared

If you’re weighing up living in Melbourne vs Sydney, I’ve spent over two decades moving families, students and professionals between both cities, and I see the trade‑offs play out every week. Sydney sells itself on sunshine and mild winters, while Melbourne leans into its famous four seasons in a day. That climate difference shapes daily…

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Melbourne to Adelaide Road Trip: What to See & Avoid

Featured image for the Melbourne to Adelaide Road Trip guide: rear-view mirror on an open road with a green sign reading “What to See & Avoid”.

With over two decades on the road as a removalist, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made the Melbourne to Adelaide road trip. As the owner of North Removals, each journey still teaches me something new and keeps me on my toes. Every drive is a blend of familiar routines and unexpected moments,…

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Moving to Melbourne Made Simple: Costs, Rentals & Rego Explained

Moving to Melbourne guide hero image: Melbourne CBD skyline over the Yarra—costs, rentals and rego.

If you’re moving to Melbourne, you’re not just changing postcode—you’re changing the way everyday decisions stack up: housing, transport, and the timing of your first month. After more than twenty years running North Removals, I’ve seen the difference good planning makes on interstate and regional moves into Victoria. This guide shares the practical bits I…

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Richest Suburbs in Sydney: Where the City’s Elite Live

Collage banner titled “Top 10 Richest Suburbs in Sydney” featuring luxury homes and coastal estates.

I’m Joaquin Trapero, owner of North Removals, and after decades in the moving business I know Sydney’s affluent suburbs like the back of my hand. I’ve helped countless families relocate into these exclusive enclaves – whether it was unloading in Point Piper for a harbourside mansion or moving a client to Mosman for their dream…

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Fastest Growing Suburbs in Sydney – 2025 Guide

Upward growth chart highlighting Leppington, Oran Park and other fastest growing suburbs in Sydney.

After more than twenty years providing reliable interstate moving services for Sydney families, I’ve watched sleepy Sydney fringes erupt into humming suburbs overnight. Growth has shifted into overdrive: in a metro of 5.3 million that added 107,500 people last year (+2 %), the fastest pockets are expanding several times quicker. We’ll tour these boomtowns—from CBD high rises to estates on…

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Fastest Growing Suburbs in Melbourne – 2025 Guide

Illustration of people scaling arrow graph marking Fraser Rise, Rockbank and other fastest growing suburbs in Melbourne.

After more than twenty years moving families around Victoria, I’ve watched suburbs shift from paddocks to mini‑cities in the blink of an eye. Recently that change has gone into overdrive: the fastest growing pockets of Melbourne are expanding several times faster than the metro average. It’s surreal to drive past estates I serviced last year and…

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