Ashfords Solicitors - Moving Home Checklist

SIX weeks before the move

Confirm your moving date remembering that Fridays and Bank Holidays are when removal firms are in high demand. If you are renting, notify your landlord of your moving date
Obtain written quotes from several removal and/or storage firms
Notify utilities companies of your departure
Make final arrangements where necessary for children to start school
If you are moving to a new area, register with a new GP and dentist
Start decluttering

TWO weeks before the move

Obtain home contents insurance covering you from the day you move into your new home.
Confirm moving details with chosen removal firm
Start packing non-essential items
Arrange with the Post Office for mail to be re-directed from the day you move into your new home
Notify relevant companies of your move - click here for list of people to inform
Arrange for telephone company to transfer your telephone number to your new home or arrange for a new connection
Notify local council of your move for payment of Council Tax
Find out if you need any parking permits and apply where necessary

ONE week before the move

Check that utilities will be connected at your new home and arrange for the account to be transferred into your name from the day you move into your new home.
Ensure you have adequate prescription medicines to cover the moving period.
If possible, arrange care for your children and pets on removal day.

TWO days before the move

Pack a "Survival Kit" - a bag with change of clothes, night clothes and essential toiletries. Other items which it may be useful to include in the kit are light bulbs, toilet rolls, scissors, a small toolbox, matches, paper towels, sticky tape and a list of important telephone numbers. It also may be handy to include a box of cleaning equipment
Arrange for refreshments and dinner for moving day, remembering that your cooker may not be connected. Don't forget plates, cups and cutlery
Do last minute laundry

MOVING DAY

Defrost fridges and freezers
Have personal possessions to hand i.e. passports, driving licences, jewellery and money
Take a note of the final meter readings for water, gas and electric for both your old and your new home
Be ready to fully vacate the property and take all keys to the estate agent by 1pm
Make sure all items that were included in the sale are there. If anything is missing, contact your solicitor
Finally, at the end of the day, collapse on the sofa, order a takeaway and CRACK OPEN A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE !!