Planning Your Move

One month to go

  •  Notify friends, family and companies of change of address
  •  Accountant, bank-transfer accounts, clubs, gas, electricity, insurance, telecommunications, subscriptions, Council, obtain Doctor & school records, vet, dentist, etc
  •  Organise goods for disposal/garage sale
  •  Book Moves & organise insurance
  •  Start file on move
  •  Check house, attics, under house, garden, sheds etc for goods to be taken
  •  Make travel arrangements, or if driving ensure car in top condition
  •  Postal redirection
  •  Contact electoral office 

 Two weeks to go

  •  Finalise Moves' pickup date, complete paperwork
  •  Request packing cartons if required and start packing, label each carton with room and content
  •  Arrange method of payment with Moves
  •  Arrange for pet shipment
  •  Confirm travel plans
  •  Collect loaned goods, return borrowed items
  •  Collect dry cleaning
  •  Organise disconnection of services to house
  •  Organise connection of services to new home
  •  Ensure loose items on boats or trailers are packed away securely 

 One week to go

  •  Dispose of old medicines and flammable items
  •  Pack cases
  •  Arrange for curtains, rods, shelves TV antenna to be dismantled
  •  Arrange babysitter for moving day
  •  Arrange cleaner for new home, and move out day in your current home, closets shelves and floors
  •  Transporting car to new location, finalise arrangements
  •  If possible obtain street directory to new home location
  •  Cancel any deliveries
  •  Drain gas /petrol from various containers
  •  Remove batteries from devices

 Pre move day

  •  Empty and defrost fridge, dispose of food
  •  Leave out utensils and food for meals next day
  •  Finish packing, ensure valuables are with you and travel documents
  •  If Moves are packing your goods they will be there
  •  Leave forwarding details for landlord/new tenant
  •  Notify police/neighbours should house be vacant for longer term 

 Moving day

  •  Be present to instruct Moves
  •  Collect house keys and store in safe place
  •  Check constantly that all has been packed
  •  Check and sign inventory
  •  Turn off lights, taps and lock house

 New home

  •  Confirm delivery details, contact numbers with Moves
  •  Do walkthrough inspection of new home, especially if renting
  •  Be present when unloading and placement of furniture to happen
  •  Check for damage or missing items
  •  Check electricity and other services are connected
  •  Ensure hot water and power are on