Services such as cleaners, dog walkers, handypersons and community share schemes can be a real boon if you're short on time or don't have the equipment or know-how. And for big jobs such as moving house, they're usually a necessity. But how do you find the right people for the job and what are your rights if they mess it up? CHOICE can lend a hand there.
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Looking for a cleaner, removalist or other household help? How to find the best and what to do if things go wrong.
Articles
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Finding a removalist
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How to avoid shonky removalists
A few precautionary measures can help get your stuff from A to B with mimimum hassle.
Parcel delivery and postal problems
While parcel delivery prices increase, service quality is on the edge.
Life coaching
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Legal fees: how much should they cost?
Knowing how much – and how – a lawyer charges can help you avoid a bad experience
NDIS recipients are being sued by their service providers
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Best international postal services
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How to outsource cleaning, home maintenance, childcare and more
Too many tasks, not enough time? Plenty of people can lend a hand, if you know where to look.
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Taking action and making a complaint
Don't just yell and scream to let off steam, get the outcome you want with some targeted complaining.