Moving Reminder List
Moving house can be a daunting task as there are so many things to think about. So Challenge Settlement Services has put together a checklist to help you plan your move.
4 Weeks before the move
- Make sure that you have signed all bank finance documentation.
- Book a firm date for moving and arrange time off work if possible.
- If renting, advise your current landlord or agent in writing, of your intention to move.
- When considering your move, consider furniture removal:
- Does your new house allow access for large appliances and pieces of furniture?
- What level is the new house on? Is there a lift?
- Decide if you need to book professional removalists or with the help of family and friends.
- Packing up
- Plan ahead. Get rid of as much junk as possible through charity bins or garage sales.
- Start your packing early.
- Complete an inventory of all items packed.
- Mark all boxes packed - bedroom 1, kitchen etc
- Check your insurance policy - will it cover the mover
- Make a list of items you'll need on the removal day, so you don't pack something essential
2 Weeks leading up to the move
Organise your utility accounts:
- Arrange for disconnection and reconnection of electricity, gas and phone - you can do this online or by phone (Synergy 131 353, Alinta 131 352)
- Don't forget to cancel newspapers, cleaning, gardeners and other local services.
Advise Australia Post to redirect your mail as of the proposed settlement date.
Ask yourself, have you advised everybody?
- Electoral Office
- Post Office
- Pensions
- Centrelink
- Taxation Office
- Council Rates (see your Settlement Agent or Contact Us)
- Library
- Dog Registration & License
- Alinta Gas
- Telstra and or other phone providers
- Synergy-Electricity
- Water Rates (see your Settlement Agent or Contact Us)
- Drivers License
- Boat or other Licenses
- Medicare
- Bank - Accounts, Credit Cards, Mortgage
- Insurance (Life, car, household, boat)
- Health Fund
- Superannuation Fund
- Lawn mowing Contractor
- Employer
- Garden Bag
- Club memberships (sporting, social, RAC)
- School
- Friends & Relatives
- Newspaper delivery
- Church
- Doctors & Dentist
- Subscriptions
- Blood Bank
- St Johns Ambulance
- Vet
- Other family activities (e.g.. Music teacher)
- Cleaning up
- Book professional cleaners if necessary
If renting, arrange for carpet cleaners to come in the day after you have moved your furniture
Last Minute and Moving Day Hints
- Pack a small box of items you'll need for immediate use in your new home, including toiletries, a change of clothes, medicines, toilet paper, soap and towels.
- Pack another box with kitchen essentials for the move such as a kettle, cutlery, mugs, tea, coffee and snacks.
- Defrost and clean fridge and freezer the day before you move.
- Arrange with your Real Estate Agent collection of keys, remotes.
- Collect instruction books for stove, dishwasher, and security system.
- On moving day - get an early start.
- Turn off all taps, gas and electricity at the meter when you leave.
- Check all doors, windows are securely locked when you leave
- At your new house, unpack bedding and make up beds as soon as possible - you'll thank yourself at the end of the day.
- Test all keys at you new property and advise any faults immediately.