Being organised makes your move easier, if you give yourself time to prepare you will not be overwhelmed by the many tasks required when moving.
The countdown list we have prepared below will aid you with your preparations.
4 weeks before the closing date
Get quotes from the removal van companies
Contact your gas and electricity provider, giving the name of the new resident and the moving date, so that the account will be transferred into their name. You should take readings on the day of moving.
Notify your phone provider of when you want your phone to be read and account closed.
If renting, confirm written notice with the landlord
Start collecting boxes and packing cases, make sure home contents insurance covers you for the move.
Arrange post to be redirected – forms available at the post office.
Follow the contacts list to ensure everyone is notified in time for the move – e.g. the bank, life insurance and home insurance may need written notice.
1 week before closing date
Confirm date and time with removal company
Settle paper and milk bills
Arrange care for your pets on moving day
Defrost fridge
Turn freezer to minimum
Send change of address cards
Start packing
Start cleaning out the kitchen presses, packing away items that are not often used
1 day before closing date
Finish packing everything but overnight essentials (see survival pack list)
Put down dust or plastic sheets to protect carpets in hall.
Make sure you have cash, keep credit cards and cheque book handy
Put valuables and documents in a safe place
Clean the house, leaving it as you would like to find it.
Send change of address cards
Start packing
Start cleaning out the kitchen presses, packing away items that are not often used.