Moving Checklist

6–8 Weeks Before Moving:

• Confirm moving date
• Give notice to landlord or confirm completion date
• Book removal company or hire van
• Check access at both properties (parking, lifts, stairs, permits)
• Measure large furniture to ensure it fits
• Begin decluttering unwanted items
• Arrange storage if required

4 Weeks Before Moving:

• Order packing materials (boxes, tape, labels)
• Start packing non-essential items
• Notify employer, school, and relevant organisations of address change
• Arrange mail redirection
• Schedule time off work if needed

2 Weeks Before Moving:

• Confirm booking with removal company
• Inform utility providers (gas, electricity, water, broadband)
• Notify council for council tax changes
• Update address for bank, insurance, GP, dentist
• Dispose of hazardous items (paint, chemicals, batteries)

1 Week Before Moving:

• Finish packing most items
• learly label boxes by room and contents
• Set aside essentials box (documents, chargers, toiletries)
• Confirm key collection and handover details
• Defrost fridge and freezer
• Moving Day
• Take meter readings at old property
• Ensure all items are loaded before leaving
• Lock windows and doors
• Hand over keys
• Keep important documents with you

After the Move

• Take meter readings at new property
• Check all items have arrived undamaged
• Set up utilities and broadband
• Update final address confirmations
• Unpack essentials first
• And breathe .. and enjoy your new home