THE MOVING HOME CHECKLIST

Moving into a new home may be exciting. But the move itself is rarely a lot of fun.

So to help you keep your sanity and take the stress out of moving day we would like to give you some helpful hints.

4 WEEKS OUT

  • Book Removalist - Research and compare removalists and book as soon as possible.
  • Arrange Cleaners -  Book your cleaners to come and do a final clean once  you have removed all your belongings.
  • Start Culling -  Lets face it we all have a lot of stuff. Now is the time to  sort out what you don’t want to take to your new home.

                                               Give yourself time to throw, sell or giveaway those items.

  • Pantry -  Check use by dates and toss out anything out of date. Don’t  forget to check the freezer and fridge too.

2 WEEKS OUT

  • Get Packing -   Make sure you have enough boxes and packing tape. Don’t forget to order some smaller boxes in the mix.                                                                                        Organise by room and  make sure you label them.
  • Insurance -   Arrange insurance for your new property
  • Transfer Utilities -   Make sure you arrange transfer of electricity, water, gas, internet, phone and cable TV.                                                                                                                                 Also arrange redirection of mail with Australia Post.
  • Children & Pets -   Arrange for children and pets to be supervised during packing and  moving day where possible.

1 WEEK OUT

  • Dismantling Starts -   Where possible dismantle beds, furniture etc as this will save a lot of time on moving day.
  • Instructions -   Sort through all those manuals and instructions for appliances.  Find all those extra keys and put them in one place.
  • Tie up Loose Ends -   Confirm removalist and cleaner. Cancel deliveries and subscriptions. Moving day is nearly here.

ON MOVING DAY

  • MAKE SURE ITS CLEAN, CLOSE UP, BE HAPPY AND MOVE ON TO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE