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Your Moving Checklist.
Careful organisation and forward planning can minimise the stress of moving house. Use our four week moving checklist below and make note of the 'Who to notify checklist' in week 4 to guide you through your final weeks!
 
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If required, book a professional removal company to help you move.

tickIf you are taking your white goods with you book a reliable service firm to prepare them for the move.

tickSort through all your belongings and sell or give away any unwanted items.

tickStart collecting plenty of boxes (if the removal company don't provide them) to transport your belongings.

tickWho to notify.
Inform all service providers of your change of address.

The following checklist maybe helpful:

Electric
Gas
Fuel (Oil/Propane)
Water
Doctor
Dentist
Telephone
Bank/Finance Companies
Credit Card Companies
Council Tax
Council Services (i.e refuse collection)
Accountant/Solicitor
Insurance Broker
Inland Revenue/ Customs & Excise
DVLA
Cable/Satellite
Health Club
  tickStart packing and label boxes clearly.

tickStart taking down any fitted items that are coming with you (e.g. shelving and pictures etc).

tickIf you have any pets arrange a home for them on the day of the move.

tickStart using up any frozen food and buy small supplies until you move.
  tickReturn any borrowed items, such as library books etc.

tickCancel deliveries of newspapers, milk etc.

tickOrganise your plants for the move and make sure they all have proper tubs to transport them in.
  tickIf necessary, defrost and clean the fridge and freezer so it is ready for the move.

tickPack a box of personal items that will be needed immediately at your new home (e.g. light bulbs, toiletries, kettle etc).

tickContact your removal company to confirm their arrival time and notify them of any last minute details.
  tickOrganise and set aside any items that you are taking with you so that they don't get loaded on the van by mistake.

tickDisconnect everything from your old property, write down your meter readings and inform your utility companies.

tickStrip beds and pack bedding.

tickBefore leaving, double check you haven't left anything behind.

tickCheck all windows are closed and doors locked.

tickHand keys into the estate agent.
                 
                 
 
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