WITH 4 WEEKS TO GO:

• Arrange to take over gas and electricity at your new address, and make sure that all appliances will be properly fitted.
• Notify your telephone provider and ask them to make the necessary arrangements for a final account at your present address and taking over or installing telephone facilities.
• Arrange for change of address cards to be printed.
• Get estimates from removal companies, checking comprehensive insurance is available against damage or loss, is there a packing and unpacking service? Confirm the date of your move.
• Check on your home contents insurance policies to ensure that you are covered for the move and covered at your new address.
• Make plans for your gas and electricity metres (plus water meters if relevant) to be read and all your appliances to be disconnected on the day of your move.

WITH 2 WEEKS TO GO:

• Begin to throw out unwanted items from attics, wardrobes, etc. Things you don’t really want you might as well throw away now, send to charity, or sell. It’s a great time for a good sort out
• Confirm all arrangements, times, etc. for meter readings disconnections/reconnections, with authorities and with your buyer and seller.
• Make sure you have a good stock of packing materials, including sturdy boxes and plenty of string and sticky tape.

WITH 1 WEEK TO GO:

• Cancel/pay up accounts for routine delivery services such as milk, groceries, newspapers, and fuel. Re-organise these deliveries for your new address.
• Defrost refrigerators in preparation for move and, if you are moving a freezer and its contents, turn it up to maximum for a couple of days before your move.
• Send off change of address cards.
• Arrange and pay for automatic re-direction of your mail by the Post-Office.

WITH 1 DAY TO GO:

• Cover carpets which are being left behind, so to minimise damage during furniture removal.
• Check through previous lists to make sure nothing has been overlooked then enjoy a worry-free night
• Complete your packing except for those items you may need overnight and prepare a picnic for moving day.
• Have cash available to deal with unexpected expenses, and make sure you have collected documents and valuables together in a safe place.

ON MOVING DAY:

• Dismantle any light fittings, etc. not includes in sale.
• Turn off electric appliances, disconnect cooker.
• Turn off boiler / central heating / water.
• Strip beds and pack bedding and night clothes.
• Pack items for washing-toiletries.
• Take down curtains.
• Take up rugs, carpets, floor coverings, as required.
• Read gas and electricity meters.
• Secure all windows and lock all doors.
• On arrival at your new home, unpack slowly, and methodically.