Six to four weeks before the move
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Confirm the date of your move
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If you're renting, notify your landlord of your moving date
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Check your home insurance - make sure you have cover from the day you move in to your new home.
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Obtain written quotes from several removal firms. Get references and check the limits of their insurance.
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If you're not using professional removers, ask friends to help and start collecting boxes and packaging materials
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Book extra storage space if required.
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Notify the relevant utility companies of your departure.
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Start getting rid of possessions you no longer need.
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If you need new furniture or carpets - order them now and arrange delivery for when you move in.
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Check parking arrangements at both homes.
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Review your financial arrangements to see if you could save money on insurance, etc.
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Have a good sort out and get rid of any unwanted
items by having a car boot sale, selling on Ebay or donating to
charity. Clear the loft or garage.
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Start running down your food and household supplies –
don’t fall for ‘3 for 2’ offers unless you know you’ll use the goods
before the move.
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Arrange for your gas appliances to be disconnected professionally.
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Check with your insurer that you have cover for your belongings in transit.
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Two weeks before moving
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Start packing non-essential items such as books and non-seasonal clothes into boxes.
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De-register from your doctor, dentist and optician if you're moving out of the area.
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Visit the post office and arrange for your post to be forwarded (you will be charged a fee for this service).
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Notify your milkman and newspaper shop that you'll be moving and give them a date you want the service to stop.
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If you have children or pets, arrange for someone to look after them during the move.
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Make a list of everyone who should know about the move. Send out change of address e-cards.
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Finalise arrangements with your removal company.
Confirm arrival times and make sure your removers have directions to
your new address.
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Arrange a time to collect the keys for your new home from the estate agent.
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Notify your bank of any changes to direct debits and standing orders.
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Run down freezer contents
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Notify TV licence and passport offices and DVLA - you must update your driving licence and vehicle log book
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Two days before moving
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Defrost and clean the fridge and freezer. If you are transporting food in your freezer, turn it up to full power
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If you’re doing it yourself, take down fittings and mirrors and dismantle large items where possible
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Finish packing and begin cleaning
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One day before moving
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Assemble a ‘survival pack’ containing the kettle,
tea, coffee, sugar, mugs, snacks, toilet roll, bin liners, washing up
liquid/bowl, tea towels, fuses, screwdriver, pliers, overnight
clothes and toiletries
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Separate valuables and important documents ready for you to hand-carry on moving day
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Disconnect the power and water from your washing machine if you’re taking it
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Withdraw some cash for tips and emergencies
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Finish the cleaning and have a final check over the home.
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Moving day
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Take gas, electricity and water meter final readings
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Take down your satellite dish if it’s going with you.
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Take down any curtains or blinds that are going with you.
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Collect the keys to your new home and give your removers a spare, if possible.
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In your new home
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Check the smoke alarms
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Take gas, electricity and water meter readings
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Arrange to have any gas appliances serviced
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Register with a new doctor, dentist and vet as soon as possible
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