Moving Tips

MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST - TWO WEEKS TO GO

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Moving Tip #1 - If renting, advise your current landlord or agent, in writing, of your intention to move
Moving Tip #2 - Advise your children’s school / kindergarten and have transfer documents sent to your new school/ kindergarten
Moving Tip #3 - Collect children’s school records, immunisation certificates etc. for the new school
Moving Tip #4 - Contact government agencies and notify them of your new address and date of move
Moving Tip #5 - Inform your doctor, dentist and other medical specialists of your move. Collect your records or request transfer to your new practitioners
Moving Tip #6 - Start notifying businesses, colleagues and service providers of your intended change of address
Moving Tip #7 - Consume your supplies of frozen and perishable foods
Moving Tip #8 - Confirm details with Allied – times for pack, move, unpack, clean, details of storage, insurance etc.
Moving Tip #9 - Arrange to disconnect and connect your essential services, gas, water, phone and electricity.
Moving Tip #10 - Arrange Post Mail Redirection Service application to redirect your mail to your new address
Moving Tip #11 - Transfer all home deliveries to new address
Moving Tip #12 - Arrange childcare for your moving day if necessary



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MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST - ONE WEEK TO GO



Moving Tip #1 - Transfer bank accounts to a more convenient location

Moving Tip #2 - Advise the tax or other government authorities as appropriate
Moving Tip #3 - Repair and clean the general household
Moving Tip #4 - Have a final clean-out and dispose out-of-date materials from under the kitchen sink, garage, laundry etc
Moving Tip #5 - Dispose of flammables
Moving Tip #6 - Drain fuel from lawn mower and other machinery
Moving Tip #7 - Gather all keys from old address, get spares from family and friends
Moving Tip #8 - Send e-cards to everyone with your new details
Moving Tip #9 - Collect instruction books for stove, dishwasher, security system and leave for new owner
Moving Tip #10 - Cancel or change local services such as lawn mowing services, newspaper deliveries etc.
Moving Tip #11 - Keep a bag free with all the things you’ll need for your unpacking and cleaning
Keep a few things out for the kids on move day
Moving Tip #12 - Have your gas bottle purged
Moving Tip #13 - Clean oven
Moving Tip #14 - Clean out medicine cabinet
Moving Tip #15 - Secure electrical items and make sure safe to move

 



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MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST - MOVE DAY​

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Moving Tip #1 - Place all suitcases and essential items you need in one specified place so they are not loaded in the removal van, eg. bathroom or car
Moving Tip #2 - Set aside and carry all valuables and important papers and passports with you
Moving Tip #3 - Pack your essentials in the Allied Essentials Carton, (refer Moving Manual)
Moving Tip #4 - Ensure children and pets are safe and out of harm’s way
Moving Tip #5 - Turn off the gas at the meter, the electricity at the switchboard and water at the tap – make sure all cleaning is finished first
Moving Tip #6 - Do a final walk through with the packing team
Tighten taps before you leave
Moving Tip #7 - Leave a note at your old address with your forwarding address details
Moving Tip #8 - Lock all doors and windows as you leave
Moving Tip #9 - Test all keys and consider changing your locks




MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST - AFTER DELIVERY

 

Moving Tip #1 - Be sure to unpack the items and, if necessary, file any insurance claim early.
Moving Tip #2 - Store items that don’t fit in your new home – consider selling or donating any unwanted items
Moving Tip #3 - Find where the local sports clubs, parks and social centres are, join some clubs and get involved in your new neighbourhood
Moving Tip #4 - Visit the local shopping precinct and ascertain which shops are best for parking, price and convenience
Moving Tip #5 - Familiarise your pets with your new home as quickly as possible, keep cats inside for at least a week and use Feliway to help cats settle
Moving Tip #6 - Contact the destination office regarding the used packing cartons