Moving House To-do-list

Every knows how hard moving house can be – the thought alone can make you stressed! so save yourself the stress and print this to-do-list and get as much of it done as possible or is relevant.

Things that I need to do:

( ) Research professional removal companies and book the best one for you.
( ) Clear house and give unwanted items away.
( ) Cancel gas, electricity, water, heating utilities or redirect to your new address.
( ) Give notice to landlord.
( ) Buy packing materials.
( ) Pack possessions that are rarely used.
( ) Notify local authority about the move.
( ) Organise the redirection of your mail with the Post Office.
( ) Set aside space for essential items to survive the last days in your old place.
( ) message everyone that will be affected by the change of address.
( ) Arrange final gas/electricity reading and pay outstanding bills.
( ) Cancel/redirect paper, milk, magazine, DVD delivery.
( ) Place valuable possessions somewhere safe.
( ) Obtain a new TV license or transfer to the new home.
( ) Packaging everything else up.
( ) Clean around the house to give a nice welcome to new owners.
( ) Disconnect all appliances.
( ) Turn off electricity, water, gas supplies of the old home.
( ) Confirm delivery date and time with removal company.
( ) Close and secure windows, doors and entrances of the old home.
( ) Make sure nothing is left behind.

People that I need to notify about my home move

Although moving house is your big day, it is going to affect other people. [Friends, families and service providers should all be told about your move beforehand, so they’re not left in the dark when its time to relocate.

- Personal Contacts

( ) Family & Relatives .
( ) Friends.
( ) Colleagues.
( ) Employer.

- Local Services

( ) Milk and Paper Delivery                                                                            
( ) Library.
( ) Schools and/or Colleges.
( ) Gym, social club.

- Financial Services

( ) Bank & Building society.
( ) Insurance companies.
( ) Card companies.

- Government Agencies

( ) Local council authority.
HM Revenue & Customs.
( ) Valuation Office Agency (council tax).
( ) DVLA.

- Health Services

( ) NHS.
( ) Doctor.
( ) Dentist.
( ) Optician.
( ) Vet.

- Utilities

( ) Electricity.
( ) Gas.
( ) Water.
( ) Internet service provider.
( ) Cancel (or switch-over if possible) your landline service.
( ) Royal Mail.
( ) TV Licence.
( ) TV service providers.

- Other

( ) Publications/Subscriptions and other courier services
( ) Online accounts such as PayPal, Amazon, eBay.