Checklist

Countdown to moving day!

When you're moving home there seems to be an endless list of things to think about and organise. Here's a helpful list to remind you.

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4 weeks before

Complete a change of address form with the Post Office to re-route mail.
Inform magazine, book and record clubs of your new address.
Decide which items you would like to donate to charity.
Notify water, gas and electricity suppliers to have your services turned off after your departure.
Arrange for utility connections at your new home.
Notify schools, churches, clubs of your impending move.

Request packing materials from Robinsons if you wish to pack any items yourself
Make a list of contact names and telephone numbers you will need when you move into your new home
Consider plants and pets on moving day - Robinsons can provide a helpful leaflet
Dispose of items you don't need in your new home
Return borrowed things and collected things you loaned to friends
Make arrangements for servicing your appliances
Contact carpet cleaners if required
Notify doctor, dentist, optician
Start to run down the contents of your freezer
Make a sketch plan of your new home to determine the placement of furnishings
Transfer insurance to cover fire, theft and personal property at your new home
Consider attending a car boot sale to dispose of items you don't need in your new home

Dispose of flammables such as petrol, matches, cleaning fluids, bleach and aerosol cans
Discontinue regular services such as newspapers, window cleaning, etc
Arrange to have satellite dish moved to new property
Inform friends and family of your new address. Robinsons can provide you with change of address cards
Arrange for fitted carpets to be professionally loosened if you intend to take them with you.

Transfer bank and savings accounts to avoid losing interest
Arrange to discontinue your telephone service and establish a phone service at your new home
Arrange for rugs and curtains to be cleaned
Use up your frozen food supply or made arrangements to give it away
Drain fuel from lawnmowers and other garden equipment
Pack / empty your loft and / or sheds
Find and label keys

Relax and let Robinsons do all the work but remember to:

Disconnect light fittings
Make sure plants are drained of excess water
Make sure you have personally taken cash and jewellery with you to your new home
Lock all windows and doors - turn off all switches before leaving

In summary, here's a list of organisations and people you may need to notify of your move: