There is no doubt when you receive your moving in date that you’re already itching to move in! Here is an easy to follow checklist to ensure nothing is missed!
When you know you are moving
– Clean out cupboards and dispose of unwanted items through a garage sale or donation to a charity
– Organise rubbish removal
– If renting, check your lease and formally advise landlord of moving date within required notice period
6 weeks before the move
– Collect cardboard boxes and newspapers
– Decide whether you are to be moved by professional removalists or using the help of family and friends
– Arrange for time off work
– Write a list of all people and organisations to be notification of your change of address
– Pack items you will not be needing before the move
2 weeks before the move
– Organise mail re-direction through Australia Post
– Pay outstanding accounts
– Organise telephone, internet and pay TV disconnections and re-connections
– Ensure your new home is thoroughly cleaned before you move
Week leading up to the move
– If renting, arrange for property inspections through your agent to recover your bond
– Back up computer hard drive
– Place all important paperwork including bank record into a separate box
– Make a list of all essential items you’ll need on moving day to ensure they are not misplaced on the day
The day before
– Defrost, clean and air your fridge and freezer
– Carry out final inspection of your home, ensure that all items listed in the contract are in working order
– Prepare boxes with all items you wish to transport yourselves
Moving day!!!!
– Collect keys for new residence from agent
– Check property including insides and tops of cupboards for forgotten items
– Have a plan of your new house ready for removalist for furniture placement in new home
– Collect all car and house keys
– Ensure gas and electricity meters have been read and telephone disconnected
– Remove garage door opener from your car and leave in house
– Lock house and check that all doors and windows are secure
– Leave or deliver keys as specified when all the items have been removed
Now, you can enjoy your beautiful new home!
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