'There is a perception that hiring a van yourself to do the move is cheaper, but it's not. Getting a professional to do it at a highly affordable rate frees up your time, too.'
What's more, many users will receive quotes within 90 minutes or so of posting up details of their job (preferred dates, journey length, load size), saving them time ringing around.
Sarah Whittington, a chartered surveyor, recommends Anyvan to many of her own clients. She used it to move her household contents from Upper Rissington, in Gloucestershire, to Tadcaster in North Yorkshire.
'Renting a van would have cost £434 ( and about ten hours driving/ unloading) and a man and van £1,140, but some removals quotes were even more than that,' says Sarah.
'I accepted a quote for £375 for a removals company who were charming and efficient, saving hundreds of pounds.'
