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Four weeks before your move |
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set a firm date for your move
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you may want
to hire a
relocation consultant
(particularly if you are moving here from interstate or
overseas)
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organise a removalist
- ask friends or relatives for recommendations
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if you need
storage,
arrange it now
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organise transit and/or storage insurance for your belongings
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organise your
travel for moving day - if you’re moving a distance,
you may need to
book a hotel or accommodation
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if necessary, book time off work
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collect moving materials such as boxes, packing tape, rope,
newspapers (for wrapping) and marking pens
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keep a list
of incoming mail and start notifying businesses and suppliers of
your
change of address
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Two weeks before your move |
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start packing non essential items and clothing - list the items
packed on the outside of the box
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contact your
utility companies
and communication providers (eg
Telstra,
Optus
and
Vodafone.)
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arrange for disconnection and reconnection of telephone,
internet and pay tv services at your new address.
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ask someone to look after the kids on moving day
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update insurance policies
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make a list of the items you want the removalist to move and any
items you’ll be moving yourself |
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if you have
pets, organise care for them during moving day and make
necessary
pet
transport
arrangements.
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start cleaning your home
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arrange
redirection of mail with
Australia
Post.
You can do this online.
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dispose of
any
hazardous waste
in the correct manner. Empty your freezer and pantry by eating
all the food!
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One
week before the move |
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arrange for bills to be paid |
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cancel services such as mowing service, newspapers and other
home delivery services
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confirm arrangements with utility companies |
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put important documents such as passports, drivers licences in a
safe place. |
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finish packing - make sure all boxes are correctly labeled with
contents and rooms |
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return library books and DVDs and pick up any dry cleaning |
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if packing
all your stuff has left you with piles of rubbish, take it to
the
nearest tip. |
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pack up your computer (if you can do without it for that
long!). Keep all cords and accessories together.
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On
moving day |
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make sure the
house is clean. At this busy time it might be worth
hiring a cleaner
to finish for you |
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strip the beds and keep the linen in a separate box that travels
with you so you can use them on the first night |
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disconnect remaining appliances
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do one final check of your house as the removalists are loading
your boxes |
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have final payment ready for your removalist |
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read the removalist document thoroughly before signing and save
it for future reference |
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stay home until the last item is packed and make an inspection
of the van to check all your goods are loaded |
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close and lock all the doors and windows |
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make sure you have the keys to your new home with you |
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carry valuables, personal items and important papers with you so
they don’t get lost |
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pack a kit for the first hours in your new home
- include tea / coffee, kettle, mugs, teaspoons,
water bottle, etc. |
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At
your new home |
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check all items during unloading and unpacking - look for any
damaged or missing items |
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check the utilities have been switched on - if not,
contact the suppliers or alternatively contact
Connect Now. |
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start with
essentials such as making the beds and cleaning the kitchen for
use. |
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keep pets away until you are moved in |
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find out
which day is your
garbage and recycling collection
day is by contacting the city council |
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find you
local
parks, shops, sports centres
and
swimming pools. |
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join the
library |
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get your pets
familiarised to the new area as quickly as possible so they
don’t try to find their old place. |
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take a few
different routes
to go places from your new home - you’re sure to find some handy
shortcuts |
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if renting,
tell the agency about any appliances that aren’t working or
defects and check what you are allowed
to do. |
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don’t forget
to get an updated driver’s licence
or change your
car registration.
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Moving can be a very strenuous time, in fact it is considered the
second most stressful moment in life. To help you ease
thorough this time you can download the Moving Survival Guide
checklist, to ensure everything runs smoothly. 
