Mover'S Checklist Template Page 2
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If you own a pet and are moving cities, get records and medical history,
immunisation certificates, etc from your vet. Plan how you will transport your
pets to their new location
3 weeks before the move
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If buying or selling a house, confirm with your lawyer or real estate agent when
you will need to sign any necessary documentation
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Start making a list of people and organisations to notify of your new address
and contact details
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Sell any unwanted items or give them away to charities
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Move valuables to a safe place. E.g. your safety deposit box
2 weeks before the move
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Apply to have your mail redirected at your local PostShop.
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If you have a PO Box and/or a safety deposit box, you may want to transfer
these to your new location
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Let your friends and family know your new address and contact details with our
online 'Change of Address' cards. Alternatively, you can pick up some free
postage included 'Change of Address' cards at any PostShop
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Use our free online ChangeMyAddress service to quickly and easily notify
businesses and organisations of your new address details - don't forget to notify
banks, insurance providers, newspaper and magazine subscriptions
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If you're moving out of a rental property, arrange a time for the landlord to do a
final inspection before the refund of your bond
1 week before the move
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Plan to use any remaining food in your refrigerator over the last days in your old
home
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Start cleaning the house now as you may not have a lot of time for this on moving
day
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Defrost and clean your fridge/freezer
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Contact the current owners of the property you will be moving into and ask them
to leave any special instructions about the house, e.g. heating, alarm details etc
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Arrange to have sufficient cash to cover any expenses on moving day
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Separate the boxes/personal luggage that you need and will move yourself.
Remember to carry jewellery and valuable documents yourself, and remove
valuables from your safety deposit box
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Plan for any special needs of children and pets prior to, during and after the
move. You may want to organise someone to look after your children and pets
while you move
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Settle any outstanding bills
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Make sure you've got all the essentials for moving day - food, documents,
cleaning supplies, contact phone numbers for the movers etc
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Make sure you have a copy of all of the packing worksheets so that you can
check whether everything arrives at your new home
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