Moving House Checklist

How to stay organised during your move

Moving house can be stressful — but good preparation makes all the difference. This checklist will help you stay organised in the weeks leading up to moving day so you can move into your new home with peace of mind.

1. Two months to go...

   Start early to avoid last-minute stress:

   • Buy moving boxes and protective materials.
   • Declutter your home — donate or sell what you don’t need.
   • Pack non-essential items (e.g. seasonal clothes).
   • Draw up a moving plan for your new home.
   • Order furniture or appliances and check delivery times.
   • Arrange care for pets if needed.
   • Book time off work and ask friends to help — or request quotes from moving companies.
   • Decide whether to transfer or cancel contracts (TV, internet, utilities).
   • If you have children, look for schools in your new area.

2. One month to go...

   Handle the key admin tasks:

   • Have your car serviced if moving far away.
   • Register with a new doctor or dentist if moving region.
   • Notify your change of address to the municipality, banks, utilities, insurers, workplace, schools, health providers, and any subscriptions.
   • Arrange home insurance for your new property.
   • Confirm agreements with your removal company.
   • Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day.
   • Continue packing items you don’t use daily, labelling boxes clearly.

3. Two weeks to go...

   Your move is getting close:

   • Set up mail forwarding to your new address.
   • Clean as you pack.
   • Use up food from cupboards and freezer.
   • Check that address changes have been processed.
   • Reserve a parking space for the removal van (request a permit if needed).

4. One week to go...

   Final preparations:

   • Finish packing everything except daily essentials.
   • Pack items in your attic, garage, and shed.
   • Defrost your fridge and freezer.
   • Keep valuables and important documents aside to take with you personally.
   • Remind your removal company of the date and details.
   • Disassemble furniture such as lamps or curtains.
   • Arrange for a trolley if needed.

5. The day before...

   Get ready for moving day:

   • Charge your phone and devices.
   • Prepare an essentials box (tape measure, extension cord, toiletries, clean clothes, pyjamas, snacks).
   • Pick up your rental van if not using movers.
   • Bring packed boxes downstairs.
   • Disconnect appliances like washing machines.
   • Do a final clean of your old home.
   • Buy food and drinks for moving day.

6. Moving day!

   Because you’ve prepared well, today should be smooth:

   • Start early.
   • Strip beds and pack bedding.
   • Note down gas, electricity, and water meter readings (and take photos).
   • Guide movers on what to take.
   • Do a final check of every room before locking up.
   • Celebrate your first night in your new home!

7. After moving day

   Settle into your new life:

   • Register your new address with the local municipality.
   • Introduce yourself to neighbours.
   • Plan a housewarming.
   • Check for any mail still arriving at your old address.
   • Return rented moving boxes.

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