Moving house needs plenty of planning, so we have put together a list that might assist you with a stress free move!
6 Weeks To Go
Set a moving date and book the revivalists (or friends and family to assist you)
Start packing by collecting or ordering removal boxes
Organise time off work for the move if necessary
If hiring a van or removal company, think about parking outside your old and new home
Organise insurance cover notes for your new home
Keep a list of incoming mail in the lead up to the move for change of address notices later
Collect any change of address forms that come with any of your subscriptions
Start keeping a folder with all moving documentation (checklist, quotes, phone numbers etc)
Check that all of your larger appliances will fit into your new home
4 Weeks To Go
Work out what you don’t want to take with you
Sell or donate any unwanted items
Arrange a council rubbish collection for anything left over
3 Weeks To Go
Arrange to have your mail redirected (Australia Post has a mail redirection service)
Advise your change of address to:
Banks
Insurance providers (building, contents, car, life)
Private health fund
Telephone and internet service providers
TV, magazine and other subscriptions
Your employer
Friends, family and colleagues
Doctor/dentist
Medicare
Relevant state authority for drivers licence and car registration
Australian Electoral Commission
Centrelink
School/TAFE/university
Child care centre
Accountant/Australian Taxation Office
Solicitor
Superannuation fund
E-tags, tolls and mechanic
Vet, microchip registry and local council
2 Weeks To Go
Transfer or set up utilities – electricity, water, gas, telephone, internet and pay TV
Pack up all items you won’t be using before the move
Label boxes clearly with room destination and those that need to be handled with care
A good tip is to number your boxes so you can check all have arrived
Create a floor plan for removalists (so they know where to put the boxes)
Book a locksmith to change locks at your new house on moving day
Confirm removalist company booking
Collect appliance instructions booklets for the new owners
Cancel any regular services such as lawn mowing
1 Week To Go
Stop buying food and try to eat from the pantry, fridge and freezer
Settle any outstanding bills
Back up your computer
Set aside bed linen and towels to be used on your first night
1 Day To Go
Defrost and empty the fridge and freezer
Turn off the washing machine
Finish all your packing and make sure the boxes are clearly labelled with any instructions for the removalists
MOVING DAY
Have your handyman kit and folder with moving documentation at hand
Continue to check the house for anything you might have missed (high shelves, under the bed, back of drawers)
Ensure gas and electricity meters have been read and the telephone, cable and internet disconnected
Leave appliance instruction books
Leave behind garage door openers and any spare keys for the new owners or return them to your landlord
Turn off the power, hot water and gas
Check you have left nothing behind
Lock all the doors and windows
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