Your Moving Checklist

One-two months before....

• Put together a 'moving book' to keep notes of what you need do, what you've done etc.
• Use this checklist to help you assess what you need to do and when and write out your own plan.
• Buy a file to store all the documentation and paperwork associated with the move.
• If you haven't got a moving company yet, GET ONE!
• If you need to move vehicles, pets or specialist items and you need outside help start sorting it out now.
• If you need to use storage facilities look at your option and book it.
• Make a list of everyone you need to notify of your change of address.
• Start contacting key financial providers suck as your bank or other institutions to have your details changed and to start up the process of cancelling/setting up automatic payments and/or accoutns etc.
• Notify schools and employer of change of address. If moving out of the area you'll need to register your kids for a new school.
• Start packing non-essential stuff (it's never too soon to begin!) whenever you have some free time.
• Buy, hire, beg, borrow or steal suitable boxes and containers to pack your stuff into.
• Talk to your doctor, dentist, veterinarian etc., to notify them of your change of address or to come off their books if necessary. In some cases you may need to get copies of your records to take with you. If moving abroad ask about vaccinations etc. If you or your family (or pets) have regular medical prescriptions, get them filled to cover you throughout the moving process. If you're moving out of the area ask for referrals to new practices.
• Contact all of your insurers(home, vehicle, medical etc) to notify them of your move. Ask your home insurer for details of your existin g coverage for the actual and arrange new coverage or a transfer to your new home.
• Get Lockable box and start putting in important documents as you come across them.
• Give all service providers such as gardeners, domestic help and regular delivery services notice that you will be moving. Cancel or change my subscriptions or memberships you have.
• Send out change of address notices to friends and family if you have a firm moving date now. You'll have less thime as the days pass so it's good to get this out of the way.
• Get a form from your local Post Office for their mail forwarding service, fill it in and send it off.
• Start making an inventory of your goods and take photos/videos of valuable items.
• Complete any repairs to your home that you are committed to.