Moving House Checklist

Make a note of any items that you won’t be taking with you; i.e. bed, furniture, lawn mower etc. and make plans for their removal. If you want to sell them be aware that advertising and selling will take time. 

If you have a lot of stuff, a garage sale is a good idea.  If you want to donate them, charities will pick up large items if they are clean and in good condition.  It is always very hard to get rid of stuff at the last minute so it is important to get organized as soon as possible.

Moving House Checklist 3  Before you start packing decide what you will need when you move. Will you be moving straight from one place to another or will you be traveling? Pack suitcases with clothes that you will need for moving period, this will save you delving into packed boxes later.  Even if you are moving into your new accommodation the same day it will save you unpacking in a hurry. 

Also pack a box with immediate use things.  Will you want a snack or meal when you first arrive?  If you have children then toys and games to keep them occupied could be in this open first box. You are in a new home and unpacking glass and china, accidents happen, the first aid box should also be in this unpack first box. 

Try to avoid packing at random, decide where you will start, make up some boxes and work on clearing one space or a room at a time.  You should number each box with a marker pen and write down a rough list of the contents and the room it is going to. Keep the list of boxes and contents separate; apart from the security issue it will be very helpful when unpacking.

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If you intend traveling in your own vehicle to your next accommodation, don’t be tempted to take too much with you, leave space for any last minute stuff you have forgotten to pack. Tea towels and some bedding is ideal for padding boxes to keep them safe, make sure you don’t pack all of  these too early. 

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Moving House Checklist 5 

• When packing boxes be sure to distribute the weight evenly, pack a few heavy items per box and make up the rest with lighter items.  

• Books are usually heavy so don’t put too many in one box.

• Wrap glass and fragile items in several layers of newspaper or tea towels. 

• Small glass or china pieces can also be packed inside plastic kitchen containers which give added protection.  

• Pack kitchen knives in newspaper, secure with tape or elastic bands and use a marker pen to write the contents on the outside. 

• Safety is important especially if you aren’t going to be unpacking the goods. 

Moving House Checklist 6  When dismantling large items such as beds that may have several parts, put these parts such as wheels, nuts, bolts or screws in a plastic bag and tape to the main part. For larger pieces like table legs or shelves tape together and identify by using a marker pen. Removalists will do their best to protect your goods but if you are concerned about any particular items extra padding or packaging is a good idea. 

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1. Any home deliveries should be cancelled or diverted.
2. Mailing address has to be changed and mail forwarded.
3. Change of address with banks, registrations, insurance, tax office etc.
4. Gym/hobby classes and clubs should be notified.
5. Utilities: Water, gas, electricity and telephone to be dealt with at both ends so allow plenty of time.
6. Change home and contents insurance, you might also want to insure the moving or check out the removalist company policy.
7. Movement of hazardous chemicals, gas cylinders and fire arms require special attention.
8. We haven't mentioned the children's schools, but you wouldn't have forgotten that would you?

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