To help you make your move
a smooth one we have written a basic moving checklist
which you can print and work through. Although not neccessary
exchastive, it can be a vital guide to making sure you
dont forget those important little points.
One Click Conveyancing - uk online conveyancing :: printable checklist
:: One month to one week before the
move
You may wish to order or make some Change
- of - address cards with your new number on it to give to friends,
family. These can often be printed relatively cheaply and easly
at service stations.
Arrange Contents Insurance at our new house
to cover you from the date of moving, and also during the removal
process.
Sort through and throw out any unwanted items.
Arrange (with your council) for extra rubbish
disposal.
Arrange for either a removal firm, or book
a diy self drive van, to carry out the removals.
Book accomodation at a hotel if neccessary.
Arrange for the children to be looked after.
Arrange for the pets to be transpoted and
looked after, booking them into kennels if neccessary.
Get boxes, packing material, stick-on-labels,
and strong string ready for the move.
Inform your telephone provider of the move
so that they can close the account or move it to the new address
(keeping your old number).
Inform your friends and family so that they
can help you on the day with packing, driving etc.)
:: Old address
Arrange for meters to be read buy utility
suppliers on the moving day.
Arrange for gas and electricity accounts
to moved from to the new address.
Arrange for disconnection of cooker, washing
machine and dishwasher.
:: New address
Arrange for reconnection of dishwasher, washing
machine and cooker.
If any carpets are to be laid, arrange for
this to happen before your furniture (etc.) arrives at the new
address, if possible.
:: One week before the move
Inform your bank, credit card companies
and building society (etc.) of your change of address.
Arrange to drop off keys for old address
and collect keys for new address from estate agent.
Put valuables and important documentation
in a safe place.
Arrange with seller and seller wether to
leave on electricity, water and heating.
If you are taking any fixtures or fittings
(e.g. lights etc.) you must replace them with standard light fittings
or get an electrition to do it for you.
Finish packaging and labelling items.
:: Day before
Pack personal overnight bag.
Get some cash out, including some change
for telephoning etc.
Organise meals and drinks for moving days
(keep the troops happy).
Take children to friends or relatives.
Take pets to arranged carer.
Switch freezer to maximum (if moving with
contents).
