It can sometimes feel like an eternity between when you purchase or lease your new home and when you move in. Packing and moving can be very overwhelming.
The following is a rough guide to help make this task a little less daunting.
Approximately 1-2 months (4-8 weeks) prior:
- Confirm and/or decide a set date for moving
- Determine your self-storage needs and reserve your storage facility
- Identify and book a removalist or rental vehicle to move your goods
- Arrange insurance for goods in transit
- Identify packing requirements and purchase supplies
- Commence packing boxes as soon as possible making sure to sell or donate those items that are unwanted or no longer needed
- Start using up your food supplies in the freezer and pantry to ensure minimal food wastage close to your moving day
In the month leading up to your move:
- As you continue packing, address any repair works required on appliances and consider taking clothing to the dry cleaners
- Notify schools, kindergartens, childcare centres and utility companies of your move
- Arrange disconnection of your utilities in the premises you are leaving and reconnection at your new premises
- Arrange all mail redirection with Australia Post
- Notify Vic Roads of your new address to enable a change of address for your driver’s licence and vehicle registration
- Take an inventory of your household goods that are going into storage. This can be completed as you pack
- Update your house and contents insurance accordingly and speak to Thomas Storage regarding your insurance needs for your stored goods
- Arrange a myriad of helpers (children, friend and relatives) to help on a moving day or arrange for your children to be looked after if this is more appropriate
- Make arrangements for your pets to be looked after on a moving day and arrange transport
The day before your move:
- Contact removalist to confirm pick-up time
- Complete last minute packing except for kitchen items and bedding that may be still in use and bedding
- Get plenty of rest
On your moving day:
- “Supervise” and/or assist the removalists to ensure everything is packed properly and heading for the correct destination
- Don’t forget your documents and valuables
- Check the house and garden to ensure nothing is left behind. Be sure to check each cupboard thoroughly as sometimes things can be overlooked
- Ensure lights are switched off when you leave
- Switch water off at the main
- Conduct one last clean of floors and bathrooms once the house is empty
- Don’t forget to lock the door!