Moving Home Check List

Why should you make Moving Home Check List?

Moving home can be a stressful time but if you plan your move, things should go smoothly.

In order to help, we’ve compiled a quick moving home check list for your reference…

Confirm the date of your move

You will need to get your moving date officially confirmed by your conveyancers and the house sellers.

If renting, you may be able to spread moving across several days.

This way, you can get into your new home and get any work done, like cleaning carpets and painting, without the stress of moving in at the same time.

If are at the end of the chain, you may find yourself waiting a long time for other transactions to go through.

Ensure you know your place in the chain, and plan accordingly in case things take longer than expected.

If Renting give notice to your landlord

When renting, you’ll need to let your landlord know the exact date you’re moving out.

This should coincide with the end of your lease, as this avoids paying for both rent and your mortgage at the same time.

Contact your utility suppliers

Let all your utility suppliers know that you’re planning to move out – electricity, gas, phone, and broadband suppliers will all need to know when you’re leaving the property.

Give your supplier as much notice as possible, as moving service may take several weeks.

Take a final meter reading in your property and pass them on to the right suppliers.

Taking a picture of the meter might help, a photo will have a timestamp, proving exactly the meter reading.

Get quotes on your removal costs

Removals are dependent on what’s practical for your budget and the size of your property.

Regardless of what service you pick, make sure you’ve got all your valuables and personal documents in a safe place; keep them on your person, if you can.

Have a big clear out before you move

Moving is the perfect time to go through your old things and decide what is and isn’t worth keeping.

It’ll save you a lot of time, effort, and backache if you cut down on the number of things you need to move to your new home.

Make a list of where everything is in your new home

Ask the sellers of your new property exactly where the following things are:

Stopcock (valve for controlling the mains water supply)
Instructions for appliances
Gas and electricity meters
Thermostat
Fuse box

If you’re selling, make a list of where all the important things are in your home, and leave it for the people moving in.

Pack everything and label boxes

When you’re packing everything up, label all the boxes properly.

Make a list so you know exactly what’s inside each box after the journey.

Make a checklist of what’s in each box, so you don’t have to root around whenever you’re trying to find something.

Pay for bills, let friends and family know you’re moving

Settle all the bills and council tax still owed on your current property; you don’t want any bills coming back to haunt you when you’re all settled in your new place.

Contact the following people to let them know you’re changing your address:

Your work
Your bank, insurance, pension, and credit card companies
The council, electoral roll
TV Licensing
Doctor and dentist
DVLA
National Insurance / DSS offices

Post redirection services (this requires at least 5 days’ notice)

Note – Don’t forget to delete old addresses from all online retailers (such as Amazon).

There’s nothing worse than realising your package has been delivered to the old address.

Send out one email to friends and family to let them know your new address and the exact date you move in.

Grab the essentials for moving day

You’ll need the essentials for the first night in your new place, so it’s best to make a box or two with the following things to hand:

Kettle, mugs, tea, milk, coffee, sugar
Cleaning products, plus vacuum cleaner, and bin bags
Phone and laptop chargers
Loo roll, kitchen roll
Duvet and bedding for the first night
Temporary furniture – deck chairs etc
Television or radio

Also make sure you keep all your important documents, like your passport and mortgage paperwork, where you can easily find them.