HomeMoversPack 2020

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Local Authority
Notify all relevant authorities in your current
and new area.
Inform Relatives & Friends
Go through your personal directory and
send out change of address notices.
Subscriptions
It is important to inform all clubs, charities
and publications of your move.
Lofts
Check your loft to ensure that don’t leave
anything important behind.
Pension
Advise your local Post Office of your
change of address.
Pets
Make arrangements for pets to be looked
after during the move.
Hotels
If you need a hotel during the move,
remember to book as early as possible.
Telephone / Mobile / Internet Providers
Contact providers at least two weeks
before the move.
1 Week before move day
Flat pack Furniture
Begin disassembling any flat pack, you
have a good week before the move.
Keys
Ensure that they keys for your new home
are available.
Insurance
Notify your broker or individual insurance
companies of the change [Motor]
[Household] [Life Insurance]
Driving Licence
Complete section one on your licence and
return it to the DVLA. Or, do it online.
Survival Kit
Pack a box of the basics: light bulbs,
torches, toilet paper, kitchen roll, spare
cash, takeaway menus.
Milk / Papers / Window Cleaner
Settle accounts.
Water
Give at least 48 hours’ notice for
disconnection and re-connection of supply.
Fridge and Freezer
Empty, defrost and clean the freezer
and fridge.
Essentials
Pack and label a box of essential items
for your first night: toiletries, spare
clothes, towels.
Plants
Prepare to move them for the big day.
Children
Arrange for childcare on the moving day.
Parking
Work out where everything will park.
Arrange lift access if you are in/moving to a
black of flats.
1 day before move day
Washing Machine / Dishwasher
Empty, clean and disconnect the pipes. Secure the drum of the washing machine
Moving can be a really stressful experience. One way to ensure that everything
runs smoothly is to create your own moving day checklist. This can allow you
to streamline your moving day as you focus, making sure that you complete the
remaining things left to do. It is also a huge help so that you don’t forget anything
before you head to your new home.