Moving Checklist

Moving House Checklist – By Platinum Realty Group

There are plenty of things to consider when you move house so we have produced the checklist below to assist you with the planning.

4 weeks before the BIG move

·      Book your removal company or hire truck

·      Get rid of as many items that you don’t need anymore – donating to charity or friends and family can also make you feel good

·      Go through the garage & garden shed and all outdoor areas

·      Make a note of any precious items that may need special care to move.

·      Measure the spaces in your new home to ensure your furniture fits

·      Use up all opened packets and throw out goods past their use-by date

·      Gas cylinders should be empty with valves open, flammable liquids safely disposed of

·      Create a folder for all your moving documents

·      Organise schooling, preschool transfers

·      If travelling, remember passports, tickets, visas et

If you are doing the packing….

·      Purchase cartons and packing material

·      Label every carton clearly as to contents and its room destination

·      Dismantle furniture that comes apart – screws etc can be placed in a zip lock bag and taped to the furniture somewhere.

·      Pack lighter items in large cartons, heavier items in small cartons

2-3 weeks to moving day

·      Contact all relevant authorities to notify them of your new address

·      Arrange for family, friends to mind children and pets on moving day

·      Arrange transfer of bank accounts

·      Organise telephone, internet, gas, electricity, Foxtel connections

·      Ensure new home will be thoroughly cleaned before your move and also arrange cleaning of your original home after your move

·      Consider redirecting your mail – book this through Australia Pos

1 week to moving day

• Set aside bedding, towels etc to be used on the first night so beds can be made on moving day

·    Draw up a plan of each room in your new home with furniture placement for your removal company supervisor.

·     Cancel any deliveries you may have to your house

·     If you have purchased a new home, ensure you have a final inspection the day before settlement

·     Advise services, eg. babysitter, gardener, cleaner

·     Prepare an ‘Essentials’ carton that contains important items such as remote controls, shelf supports, bed legs, keys, telephone charger, telephone handset, furniture assembly instructions

 2 Days to moving day

·      Remember your ‘SURVIVAL’ box. Include important medications, first-aid kit, childrens’ favourite toys (especially bedtime friends), toiletries, tea, coffee, kettle, milk, snacks, baby needs, children’s sleep wear and school needs, work clothes and essentials for the following day

·      Don’t forget your pets daily need item

·      Make sure your removalist has the new address and clear instructions to get there – Ascertain access details and key collection for your new home

The day Before

·      Defrost, empty, dry out and air your refrigerator.

·      Leave a welcoming note with all relevant information for the new resident

·      Remember to include your new address and telephone numbers

·      Prepare bags / cartons with all items that you wish to transport yourselves.

Moving Day

·      Transport perishable food items in a cooler box

·      Have plan at hand for furniture placement in new home

·      Have at hand your “SURVIVAL” box

·      If renting, arrange for key collection

·      Collect all car and house keys, ensure gas and electricity meters have been read and telephone disconnected

·      If your possessions are being stored or you are moving overseas or interstate, remember to check and sign the inventory.

·      Turn off power

·      Lock house, remember to leave keys as specified

And finally once you are in….

·      If leasing, document condition of property and furnishings for the appropriate agent.

·      Check all utilities are connected, hot water service on.

·      At completion of unloading, check all is to your satisfaction.

·      Check that you have all keys and relevant instructions to your new residence.

·      Have security checked and locks changed if concerned.

·      Contact your new local council for garbage collection information and new resident’s folders.