Make a list of items to be moved which will need particular care
Agree moving plan
Confirm childcare arrangements for moving day
Plan the best way to look after pets on moving day
Clear out unwanted belongings
Start using up food from the freezer
Contact service providers to arrange final accounts, and reconnection at your new home
Telecoms/cable provider – transfer/change the phone number to new home
Electricity supplier
Gas/Oil supplier
Water Rates
Local Council Taxes
Notify change of address:-
Doctor – de-register if you are moving to a new area and research alternatives nearer to your new address. If undergoing hospital treatment, notify a new doctor as soon as possible
Dentist
Optician
Schools, advise of new school addresses so that education records can be passed on quickly
Amend insurance cover on buildings, household contents, motor, life etc
National Insurance
Child Benefit
Motor vehicle registration
Driving Licence (DVLA)
Credit card/store card or credit card protection companies
Notify all hire purchase/lease/standing orders or loans companies
TV Licence
Pension company
Redirection of mail through the Post Office (visit your local Post Office for details) Send out change of address cards to friends, relatives, clubs and organisations
Organise the disconnection and reconnection of domestic appliances: washing machine, cooker, dishwasher
Draw up a room plan for new home
Get advice on suitability of moving aerials/satellite dishes to new home
Defrost the fridge and freezer
Cancel any regular deliveries (milk, newspapers)
Check drawers and trunks/chests for any fragile items
Place any liquids, oils and paints to be moved in sealed containers
Put to one side any inflammable liquids and drain fuel from petrol mower, paraffin fire etc
Take down curtains and blinds
Pack house plants in containers
Put together a pile of ‘do not remove’ essentials: coats, handbags, snacks, cleaning materials
Pack small valuables separately and leave with essentials pile e.g. jewellery, watches, money, bonds, coins, stamps etc
Confirm service meter readings and keep a spare copy of readings
Switch off power and water supplies (if necessary)
Lock all windows and doors
Drop keys off with estate agent
Exchange contact numbers and agree meeting time with removals