When it comes time to move, take an organised approach, mark things off one at a time. The following checklist can help you remember all the small details.

Lead Up

Select a removalist, or hire a van. Obtain two or three quotes & remember to include insurance.
If renting, give the required days notice in writing to the managing agent.
Update your the following with your new contact details:

Registration/licence with RTA
Bank
Insurance details (house, contents, car, life)
Enrolment details with the Electoral Commission

A notification email is a great way of informing friend & family about your change of address.
If relevant, advise your solicitors, stockbrokers and superannuation firms.
Redirect your mail to the new address.
Contact your gas, electricity and water providers and arrange final readings, disconnection and reconnection at the new address.
Disconnect phone & internet services, and arrange reconnection at the new address.
Don’t move items you no longer want. Have a garage sale or donate them.
If you are doing your own packing, hire or purchase boxes and start well in advance of the move. Pack your least-used items first, label each box carefully and nominate a room for it to be placed in at the new address.

Week Before

Confirm the details with your selected removalist
Tidy the garden, cut the lawns &remove any rubbish.
Empty fuel from lawnmowers, lamps & fuel heaters.
Empty any gas bottles – they have been known to explode in removalist trucks.
Collect/return anything outstanding such as dry cleaning & repairs.
Arrange an on-street parking permit, if required.
Defrost the fridge the night before your move.
Arrange carpet cleaning.

Moving Day

Keep valuable documents and keys handy.
Make a final inspection to be sure nothing is forgotten.
Double-check closets, garden sheds, attic, and garage.
Ensure everything is turned off and locked.
Supervise placement of furniture and boxes.
Check the phone, electricity, internet and gas are connected in your new home.
Arrange care for children and pets on moving day. Moving is stressful enough without interruptions.

Guide for Parents

Discuss the move with your children.
Talk to them about where you are moving to & what they can look forward to about the move.
Show them pictures or take them to look at the new home if you can.
Give everyone a job 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.

Time To Move Checklist