Moving home? Follow this step-by-step house shifting checklist so nothing is forgotten from the weeks before the move to your first day in the new home.
A home move has many moving parts. This house shifting checklist breaks the work into clear stages, so you always know what to do next.
4 weeks before the move
- Book your packers and movers and confirm the date in writing.
- Declutter: donate, sell or discard what you no longer need.
- Collect important documents and keep them in one folder.
- Inform your landlord, school, bank and service providers about your new address.
2 weeks before the move
- Start packing items you rarely use, such as off-season clothes and books.
- Label every box with the room and a short list of contents.
- Arrange disconnection and reconnection of electricity, internet and gas.
The day before
- Empty and defrost the refrigerator, and drain the washing machine.
- Pack a small bag with essentials: medicines, chargers, a change of clothes and valuables.
- Confirm arrival time with your movers.
Moving day
Be present while the team packs and loads. Check that fragile items are marked and ask for a signed inventory. Keep your essentials bag with you, not in the truck.
After you arrive
- Check each item against the inventory and report any damage quickly.
- Unpack room by room, starting with the bedroom and kitchen.
- Update your address on documents, bank accounts and deliveries.
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