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       As you get close to owning your new home, there are lots of things that you will need to do. To make this process a little easier we have put together this comprehensive checklist of things to do.
 4 WEEKS BEFORE...
… Order boxes, labels and packing materials
… Clear out unwanted items, take to charity shops, freecycle or take to
the tip
… Go through your attic
… Go through the garage and shed
2 WEEKS BEFORE ONCE YOU HAVE EXCHANGED AND HAVE AN AGREED MOVING DATE...
… GasSupplier
… ElectricitySupplier
… WaterSupplier
… Telephone
… Sky/Cable/OnDemand/VideoServices … CouncilTax
… TVLicencing
… BroadbandSupplier
… DVLA
… CarInsurance
… Bank/BuildingSociety
… CreditandStoreCards
… Loans
… InlandRevenue
… Accountant
… PensionProvider
… PassportOffice
… Doctor
… Dentist
… Health Club
… Newspaper / Magazine Subscription … Post Office Redirection
… Work
… Friends & Family
… Boiler or Appliance Insurance
1 WEEK BEFORE...
… Empty and defrost your freezer
… Pack everything you don’t need in the next week
… Re-confirm your removals company or van hire reservations … Make arrangements for childcare or pets
2DAYSBEFORE...
… SpeaktothesellingEstateAgentandunderstandtheplanforkeys … Askaboutanyalarmsonyournewhomeandthecode
… Packthefinalthingsyoudon’tneedinthenextday
… Takedownanylightsandcurtainsyouaretakingwithyou
THEBIGDAY
… Confirm final meter readings at the home you are leaving
… Switch off power and water supplies if your home is not being
occupied straight away
… Lock all the windows and doors, leave window keys by the relevant
window
… Drop the keys off at the Estate Agent … Take meter readings at your new home
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