8 Weeks Before the Move
- Decide on a Moving Date Confirm with your solicitor and estate agent. Start researching moving companies if needed.
- Declutter and Sort Go through rooms, closets, and storage areas. Donate or sell items you no longer need.
- Create a Moving Plan List tasks to complete and set a timeline for packing and key handover.
- Notify Utility Providers Inform gas, water, electricity, and internet companies of your move.
- Order Packing Supplies Get boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap.
6 Weeks Before the Move
- Confirm Moving Company Finalise details with your moving company, including cost and services.
- Start Packing Non-Essentials Pack items like books, decor, and seasonal clothing. Label boxes clearly.
- Update Your Address Notify the postal service, banks, credit card companies, and subscriptions.
- Research Local Services If moving to a new area, research schools, healthcare providers, and services.
4 Weeks Before the Move
- Continue Packing Pack less frequently used items like guest room contents and holiday decorations.
- Special Moving Requirements Arrange for fragile or valuable items. Reserve parking for the moving truck if necessary.
- Confirm Move-Out Details Review required paperwork with your estate agent and solicitor.
- Pet Arrangements Organise care for pets during the move
2 Weeks Before the Move
- Finish Packing Most Items Leave only essentials for the final days.
- Clean the Property Begin cleaning or arrange professional services before key handover
- Notify Neighbors and Service Providers Inform neighbors of the moving date and schedule final services.
- Confirm Final Arrangements with Moving Company Ensure all details are set.
1 Week Before the Move
- Pack Remaining Items Only pack essentials for the last few days.
- Confirm Utility Transfers Ensure services are transferred or canceled, and set up services for your new home.
- Prepare to Handover Clean your current home.
- Prepare Your New Home Visit your new home to ensure it’s ready
1-2 Days Before the Move
- Pack Final Items Pack remaining clothes, bedding and essential items.
- Do a Final Walkthrough Ensure everything is packed, and the house is ready for handover.
- Meet with Moving Company Confirm all details with the movers.
- Prepare for the Move Have all keys and documents ready.
On Moving Day
- Supervise the Moving Process Ensure everything is packed properly and answer any questions from movers.
- Final Property Handover Hand over keys and documents. Do a last sweep of the house.
- Leave a Welcome Note Consider leaving helpful info for the new owners.
