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Are You Moving Home? Start Planning Your Move Early
Moving house can seem like a daunting task, with so much going on before your house removal, it’s easy to panic and overlook things. A moving home planner will help you organise your move effectively. Countdown to the date of your house move with a list of tasks that can be completed from a month in advance of your moving date right up to the house removal day itself.1 Month To Go.
* Notify landlord (if applicable).
* Contact Telephone to organise reconnection/installation of a line.
* Inform Gas and Electrical companies that you will be the new owner of the property.
* Purchase your Packing Materials.
* Book time off work.
* Have a clear out!
2 Weeks To Go.
* Book Removal Company or van.
* Arrange transit insurance (if necessary) for the move.
* Inform appropriate people of your Change of Address.
* Tell Post Office to redirect mail on date of move.
* Organise for someone to look after any kids and pets.
* Notify Local Authority of move and new address.
* Make plan of new home and decide which rooms will be used for what.
* Start your Packing now (it's never too early).
1 Week To Go.
* Arrange for any final bills to be paid.
* Have meters read and pay any outstanding amount.
* Cancel any services, e.g. window cleaner, milkman, and newspaper delivery.
* Confirm arrangements with utility companies.
* Arrange the exchange of keys. Collect yours as soon as possible.
* Find some old blankets to put down in new house to protect carpets.
* Make map of new property for the removal company.
* Start cleaning the house.
The Day Before.
* Label boxes and finalise packing.
* Pack a container for emergency supplies.
* Defrost Fridge/Freezer.
* Finish cleaning the house.
The Day of the Move.
* Disconnect any remaining appliances.
* Have one last final check.
* Close and lock doors and windows.
* Check that all containers have been delivered.
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