Moving home has a lot of moving parts. The secret to a stress-free move is starting early and working to a plan. Here’s the week-by-week checklist our team recommends.
8 weeks before
- Book your removals company and confirm the date
- Start decluttering room by room
- Gather important documents in one place
- Request quotes and compare services
4 weeks before
- Confirm your moving date and any packing service
- Notify utilities, council tax and your GP/dentist
- Redirect your post with Royal Mail
- Order or arrange packing materials
1 week before
- Finish packing non-essentials, labelling each box by room
- Pack an essentials box for the first night
- Defrost the freezer and run down fresh food
- Confirm parking and access at both properties
Moving day
- Be ready for the team’s arrival
- Keep valuables and documents with you
- Do a final walk-through before you leave
- Take meter readings at both properties
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