Moving Check List

There is so much to remember when you are moving and so little time to do it in. Hopefully this check list will help you juggle all those different tasks.

On Exchange of Contracts:

  • Book a removal company
  • Book storage space
  • Order any special packing materials
  • Give your new address to you bank and credit companies.
  • Give your new address to DVLA, TV Licensing and Inland Revenue

Two Weeks Before:

  • Send out change of address via cards or email.
  • Register with doctors, dentists, opticians if you are moving out of the area

One Week Before:

  • Arrange parking for the removal company
  • Introduce yourself to new neighbors and give them your moving-in date.
  • Arrange for meters to be read and all utilities cut off transferred
  • Arrange mail forwarding,
  • Start sorting out/getting rid of unwanted items.

Two Days to go:

  • Cancel milk/newspapers
  • Check the location of stopcocks, fuse boxes in your new property.
  • Start running down your freezer.

The Day Before:

  • Pack and clearly label a box containing kettle, tea & coffee, useful items such as a torch, scissors, soap, toilet paper.
  • Get out some spare cash.
  • Recharge mobile phone.
  • Pack uniforms, school bag, PE Kit and school work into clearly marked boxes.

On the Day:

  • Ensure everyone keeps hold of their own personal luggage
  • That the kettle box goes straight into the kitchen
  • Leave your contact details for the new occupants.