Moving Checklist and Tips

Moving house can be very stressful, but with a bit of careful planning, the move can run quite smoothly. If you are planning on moving out of state it is a big project, never underestimate the amount of planning that needs to go into this move. The time spent planning is very important as all this is costing you quite a lot of money, not to mention emotional upheaval Don’t expect that everything will run smoothly because your family and your belongings are involved it never does. The good news is with early detailed planning you will overcome the obstacles and all will be well in the end. When we move there are so many things that have to be done at once and I have compiled this moving into a new house checklist pdf, to make things easier on the day. When you move it all takes careful planning, and you need to start around 8 weeks before the move.

GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE

You need to give written notice on your apartment for the full 8 weeks. Keep a copy of the letter which should be dated and kept in your folder for

moving house checklist pdf.

BOOK YOUR REMOVALIST

Get three quotes and then book a removalist for the date of the move. If you have a friend who has moved recently, ask them who they used to move as ‘word of mouth’ can be a great recommendation. Check with your apartment manager to schedule the move and find out if you need any permits for the moving truck.

FOUR WEEKS OUT FROM THE MOVE

If you are relocating for compulsory work reasons, ask your company to reimburse you for at least part or all of the cost involved.
If you are buying another house for your family go for a trip to the new state with the purpose of checking out the best suburbs and schools. Taking a couple of days to do this ensures that you don’t move to the wrong area and you will know where to buy the house.
Make sure your new area is a safe neighborhood.
Check transport links and public transport options. Even though you are probably driving, your kids will be on public transport to school.
Visit your new work so that you will be ready to walk straight in when the time comes.
If you haven’t already got a house to go to, firm up on a rental property in the suburb you want to relocate. This is a good idea, as it will get you u the area, and you will soon know whether you like it or not. Register with several realtors so that they can let you know when a suitable house comes up.
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Choose a removalist.
Throw out all your really old stuff, it is a good chance to make changes.
Make full lists of what is going with you and ask the removalist to bring around the boxes. Keep a list denoting each room.
Because moving is expensive, it is not economic to take everything! It may be time for a new bed! Remove old furniture and give it to charity shops.
Get your insurances in order, ask your chosen removalist to bring over the boxes, tape, and paper.
If you are doing the packing yourself you need plenty of time to pack everything at least 4 weeks is a good lead-in, one room a week.
When you pack it enables you to finish with a room before you move on to the next one.
If you find you are running out of time, employ someone on Airtasker to help you.

INTERSTATE MOVE

MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST PDF

Once you get to your new town, you may be in a Hotel initially. Use this time to get a few things done.

Register with a new Doctor, once you are in your house it needs to be at a Medical Center nearby.
Forward mail, if you haven’t done it yet.
Let banks and lenders know your new address and find your nearest bank in case you need to go there.
If you have a pet, find the best vet near you, your animal may need more immunization in a different state.
Register to vote, you don’t want to miss an election.
Join the PTA at your kids school and meet new people
Get your children school-ready with the correct uniform.
Do a walk around your new town, you see more when you walk.
Make sure that your new home has been cleaned before the removalists arrive.
If the house is not clean ask the Realtor to send a cleaning team through.
On the day of the move, get to the house early to wait for your furniture.
Once it arrives start setting up bedrooms, the other rooms can wait. You are planning to sleep there that night.
Get your room lists out and make sure that all the boxes have arrived. Numbering them prior is a good way to do this check.
Once the fridge is in place, go out and buy enough food to see you through until tomorrow.
Make sure you have an Uber Eats App on your phone.
Once the beds are set up, get the TV operational and you will be ready to start unpacking.

TIPPING THE REMOVALISTS

Have cash available to tip the movers 10% of the price, it may have to be divided between 2 or 3 men. Most moving companies are extremely good at what they do and there is a degree of difficulty with every move, and usually, they make it go smoothly on the day.

CONCLUSION

Moving can be a challenge, but the better organized you are the easier it will be for you and your family. Small children don’t always handle moving well and it may be better to send them to Grandma for a week while you do the move and get the house in order, send the dog too, as pets find a move stressful.