Prepare for Moving with this Checklist
Careful organisation and thoughtful planning can help reduce the stress of moving to a new home. Print out and use this moving checklist to guide you through the steps you’ll need to take for a well-organised removal.
Six Weeks Before Moving
• Confirm the date of your move
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• If you’re renting, notify your landlord of your moving date
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• Check your home insurance – make sure you have coverage from the day you move into your new home.
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• Obtain written quotes from several removal firms. Get references and confirm the limits of their insurance.
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• If you’re not using professional removers, ask only dependable friends to help.
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• Book extra storage space if it’s going to be necessary.
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• Notify all youir utility companies of your departure
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• Start getting rid of possessions you no longer need. Decide which items can be taken to a charity shop, sold off, or given to your friends.
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• If you will need new furniture, draperies or carpets, order them now and arrange delivery for when you move in.
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Two Weeks Before Moving
• Start early packing non-essential items such as books and non-seasonal clothes into boxes.
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• De-register from your doctor, dentist and optician. Let them know you’re moving out of the area. Ask if they can offer a referral.
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• Visit the post office and arrange for your mail to be forwarded (you may be charged a fee for this service).
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• Notify your milkman and newspaper shop that you’ll be moving and give them a date you want the service to stop.
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• If you have children or pets, arrange for someone to look after them during the move.
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• Make a list of everyone who should know about the move. Send out change of address cards or e-cards.
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• Finalise arrangements with your removal company. Confirm arrival times and make sure your removers have directions to your new address.
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• Arrange a time to collect the keys for your new home from the estate agent.
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• Notify the bank of any changes to direct debits and standing orders.
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