• Book your Moving company.
• Dispose of any items no longer needed. Give them to needful.
• Make a note of any precious items that may need special care to move.
• In the kitchen, use up all opened packets and throw out goods past their use-by date.
• Check any moving instructions for your washing machine or other electronic devices with manufacturer.
• Remember passports, tickets, visas etc.
• Notify your new address to all.
• Arrange transfer of bank accounts.
• Ensure new home will be thoroughly cleaned before your move and also arrange cleaning of your original home after your move.
• Have car checked if travelling long distances.
• Cancel newspaper, milk and other deliveries.
• Prepare an 'Essentials' carton that contains important items such as remote controls, shelf supports, bed legs, keys, telephone charger, telephone handset, furniture assembly instructions
• Prepare first-aid kit, children’s , toiletries, tea, coffee, kettle, milk, snacks, baby needs, children’s sleep wear and school needs, work clothes and essentials for the following day.
• Defrost, empty, dry out and air your refrigerator.
• Prepare bags / cartons with all items that you wish to transport yourselves.
• Collect all car and house keys, ensure gas and electricity meters have been read and telephone disconnected.
• Check tops of cupboards.
• Turn off power.
• Lock house, remember to leave keys as specified.
• Smile and say hello to your new neighbours.