Your Go-To Moving House Checklist for a Smooth and Successful Move

Moving can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but with careful planning and organization, it can be made much easier. We have compiled a comprehensive checklist to help you navigate the last weeks before moving to ensure a smooth transition to your new home. Let’s dive in and make your moving experience as stress-free as possible!

MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST 

THE LAST WEEKS BEFORE MOVING:

• Confirm all dates, times and locations with your removal company
• Acquire packing materials – boxes, tape, labels, markers, newspaper & bubble wrap
• Hold a garage sale, donate, sell or throw out unnecessary items
• Identify which of your items will need special care during the move
• List any dangerous goods to be moved (ammunition, petrol, chemicals etc) and advise your removalists
• Securely pack all jewellery, money and insurance documents
• Set aside special items you will need during the move to take with you
• Pack each room – leave all items sealed and ready to be moved
• Organise labels for each family member and give the removalist a floor plan showing which room each family member will occupy –this will ensure unpacking is a little quicker and easier
• Label fragile items carefully to avoid breakages
• Be at the new home before the removalist/s to help them get started
• Organise care for any children on moving day
• Think about any pets and how you will manage them during the move

 

CANCEL THE FOLLOWING THINGS AND RE-ORGANISE THEM AT YOUR NEW HOME:

• Newspaper deliveries
• Telephone, internet and Foxtel
• Gas and electricity
• Redirect mail to your new address and remember as letters arrive to advise all contacts of your new address

 

NOTIFY YOUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO:

• Bank and credit institutions
• Electoral roll
• Registrar of motor vehicles and drivers licence
• Insurance companies
• Magazine or any other subscriptions
• Employer
• Doctor, dentist and all health professionals
• School/University

 

PLEASE REMEMBER:

• Thorough ‘exit’ cleaning including:

1. Steam clean carpets
2. Clean surfaces, both inside and outside of cupboards
3. Leave a sparkling clean oven
4. Clean windows

• Tidy the garden – freshly mowed and trimmed, remove rubbish
• Ensure vacant possession is given – the new owner doesn’t want your items left in the garage or anywhere else
• Lights should all be in working condition, dead globes should be replaced
• Leave photocopies of any house plans, sewer and drain plans, ETSA approvals for building work
• A list for the purchaser including information such as when the bins are collected, recycling collected and green rubbish
• Instructions for household equipment and inclusions (air conditioners, ovens etc.)
• Allow more time than you think you need to pack, as it always takes longer than you expect
• Say goodbye to the neighbours!

 

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS:

 

• Renting out the property? – Ouwens Casserly Property Management (08) 8269 1833
• Are you adequately insured? – REDS Insurance 1300 551 825
• Need a utility connection? – Direct Connect 1300 739 751
• Booking your removalist? – Adelaide Star Removals 0412 318 413

 

Download the complete checklist here: OC Moving Checklist