At Raine & Horne we understand moving can be an exciting and a stressful time.
Below is a helpful moving checklist you can use to ensure you complete all of the necessary tasks during your move.
Pick a removalist. Get 2 or 3 quotes and ensure you discuss insurance.
Have a supply of notification cards. It’s the best way of informing people about your change of address.
If renting, advise the owner or managing agent in writing, giving at least the required 28 days notice in writing and your forwarding address.
Advise gas, electricity & water providers. Arrange final readings, the disconnection of each and then arrange for reconnections at the new address. (Direct Connect can help you with this with one easy phone call).
Advise Australia Post and have your mail redirected to your new address.
Advise telephone &/or internet provider for disconnection and reconnection of phone/internet services at your new home.
Advise your road authority for your registration/licence.
Advise banks, credit card institutions, credit unions and finance companies.
Advise insurance companies (house, contents, car, life).
Advise solicitors, stockbrokers and superannuation firms.
Advise the Australian Electoral Commission.
Establish which local council area you’ll be moving into and they’ll be able to inform you which day the garbage is collected in your area.
Advise doctors, dentists and vets.
Establish the nearest medical centre to your property.
Advise any publications (journals, magazines, etc) of your change of postal address.
Advise your local organisations, e.g. library, gym, sports clubs etc
Why pay to move items you no longer want? Start having a garage sale or donate items in good condition to charity.
If you plan to do some or all of your own packing start well before your moving date. Start with seldom used articles. Make sure you label each box carefully and nominate which room it should be placed in.
Cancel all delivery services, eg. the newspaper
Tidy the garden, cut the lawns and remove any rubbish.
It’s wise to empty fuel from lawnmowers, lamps and fuel heaters.Also empty any gas bottles –they’ve been known to explode in removalist trucks.
Collect/return anything outstanding, eg. dry cleaningor anything that’s been in for repair.
Confirm arrival time with removalist.
Arrange a permit for on-street parking (if required).
Defrost the fridge the night before your move.
Don’t forget to say goodbye to your neighbours.
Organise to have the carpet cleaned before you move.
Keep valuable documents and keys handy.
Make a final inspection to be sure nothing has been forgotten.
Look through all cupboards (particularly rarely used high ones), garden sheds and the garage.
Ensure everything is turned off and locked.
Supervise placement of furniture and cartons.
Check the telephone, electricity and gas are all connected (in your new home).
Arrange for children and pets to stay with friends or relatives on the day. Moving is stressful enough without too many interruptions.
Discuss the upcoming move with your children.
Talk to them about where you’re moving to. Show them pictures or take them to look at the new home if you can.
Allocate tasks to all family members to get them involved in the move.
Label your children’s belongings so you can find them easily when you arrive at your new home.
Take photos of your old house so your children can remember their time there.
