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Moving house can be stressful but our moving house checklist may help ease the load and keep you on track for the big day.
Three-four weeks before moving
- • Collect packing materials (e.g. boxes, bubble wrap, butcher's paper)
• Start packing early
• Book a removalist or moving truck
• Get rid of unwanted items (try a garage sale, online marketplace or organise a rubbish pick up)
• Arrange to disconnect and reconnect your utilities (e.g. electricity, water, gas)
• Organise your home and contents insurance
One-two weeks before moving
- • Redirect your mail (try Australia Post)
• Book a technician to set up your internet
• Change your address (e.g. electoral office, driver's licence, car registration)
• Organise cleaners for both your current and new home
• Book a locksmith to change your locks on moving day
• Use up the food in your fridge and freezer
• Ask some friends to help you move
• Organise for pets and/or children to be looked after on the day if required
Two days before moving
- • Pack a box of essentials for moving day (e.g. toiletries, medications)
• Arrange a time to collect your new keys from the real estate agent
• Disassemble furniture
Moving day
- • Turn off hot water
• Check you haven't left anything behind
• Pack moving truck with most important items/boxes at the front to be unpacked first
• Set up the furniture
• Celebrate, organise the first meal you'll have in your new home!
