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Your moving home checklist
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.
Four weeks before...
square Order boxes, labels and packing materials
square Clear out unwanted items, take to charity shops,
freecycle or take to the tip
square Go through your attic
square Go through the garage and shed
Two weeks before...
Once you have exchanged and have an agreed moving date...
square Gas Supplier
square Electricity Supplier
square Water Supplier
square Telephone
square Sky / Cable / On Demand / Video
square Services
square Council Tax
square TV Licencing
square Broadband Supplier
square DVLA
square Car Insurance
square Bank / Building Society
square Credit and Store Cards
square Loans
square Inland Revenue
square Accountant
square Pension Provider
square Passport Office
square Doctor
square Dentist
square Health Club
square Newspaper / Magazine Subscription
square Post Office Redirection
square Work
square Friends & Family
square Boiler or Appliance Insurance
One week before...
square Empty and defrost your freezer
square Pack everything you don’t need in the next week
square Re-confirm your removals company or
van hire reservations
square Make arrangements for childcare or pets
Two days before...
square Speak to the selling Estate Agent and understand the plan for keys
square Ask about any alarms on your new home and the code
square Pack the final things you don’t need in the next day
square Take down any lights and curtains you are taking with you
The Big Day
square Confirm final meter readings at the home you are leaving
square Switch off power and water supplies if your home is not
being occupied straight away
square Lock all the windows and doors, leave window keys by
the relevant window
square Drop the keys off at the Estate Agent.
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