Moving home checklist

As you get close to owning your new home, there are lots of things that you will need to do. To make this process a little easier we have put together this comprehensive checklist of things to do.

4 WEEKS BEFORE...

Order boxes, labels and packing materials
Clear out unwanted items, take to charity shops, freecycle or take to the tip
Go through your attic
Go through the garage and shed

2 WEEKS BEFORE ONCE YOU HAVE EXCHANGED AND HAVE AN AGREED MOVING DATE...

Gas Supplier
Electricity Supplier
Water Supplier
Telephone
Sky / Cable / On Demand / Video Services
Council Tax
TV Licencing
Broadband Supplier
DVLA
Car Insurance
Bank / Building Society
Credit and Store Cards
Loans
Inland Revenue
Accountant
Pension Provider
Passport Office
Doctor

Dentist
Health Club
Newspaper / Magazine Subscription
Post Office Redirection
Work
Friends & Family
Boiler or Appliance Insurance

1 WEEK BEFORE...

Empty and defrost your freezer
Pack everything you don’t need in the next week
Re-confirm your removals company or van hire reservations
Make arrangements for childcare or pets

2 DAYS BEFORE...

Speak to the selling Estate Agent and understand the plan for keys
Ask about any alarms on your new home and the code
Pack the final things you don’t need in the next day
Take down any lights and curtains you are taking with you

THE BIG DAY

Confirm final meter readings at the home you are leaving
Switch off power and water supplies if your home is not being occupied straight away
Lock all the windows and doors, leave window keys by the relevant window
Drop the keys off at the Estate Agent
Take meter readings at your new home