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The complete moving house checklist
Everything to sort, week by week, from booking your removal to your first week in the new place.
Stage 01
8 weeks before
- Get removals quotes and book your preferred date
- Start decluttering, sell, donate or recycle what you won't take
- Request time off work for moving day
- Check your tenancy agreement or exchange contracts for key dates
Stage 02
6 weeks before
- Order packing materials (boxes, tape, bubble wrap)
- Start using up food from the freezer and cupboards
- Research schools, doctors and dentists in your new area, if moving locally
- Look into parking suspensions or permits needed for moving day
Stage 03
4 weeks before
- Notify your bank, employer and subscriptions of your new address
- Set up mail redirection with Royal Mail
- Book time off for both moving-out and moving-in days
- Start packing rooms you use least, spare rooms, garage, loft
Stage 04
2 weeks before
- Confirm final details with your removals company
- Arrange for meter readings on your move-out date
- Transfer or set up utilities (gas, electricity, water, broadband) at the new address
- Pack a room at a time, labelling boxes clearly by room and contents
Stage 05
1 week before
- Confirm parking access at both properties
- Pack an essentials box (kettle, chargers, toiletries, medication, paperwork)
- Defrost the freezer if you're taking it with you
- Take photos of meter readings and any existing property damage
Stage 06
Moving day
- Do a final walkthrough of every room, cupboard and loft space
- Take final meter readings
- Hand over keys, alarm codes and any instructions to the new occupants
- Keep your essentials box with you, not in the van
Stage 07
After the move
- Register with a new doctor and dentist
- Update your address on your driving licence and vehicle registration
- Register to vote at your new address
- Check smoke alarms and locate the stopcock and fuse box
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