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Moving house
A move has many moving parts. A checklist keeps the deadlines and the utilities from slipping.
Moving goes wrong in the details: a missed meter reading, a forgotten address change, a van that is too small. A plan handles all three.
Quick checklist
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What to do, step by step
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1
Build a timeline
Work back from the move date.
1 hour -
2
Book movers or a van early
Good ones are booked out.
1 week -
3
Notify utilities and services
Energy, water, council, internet.
2 weeks -
4
Start packing the non-essentials
Leave a box of first-night essentials.
2 weeks -
5
On the day: meter readings and keys
Photograph the readings.
1 day
What NOT to do
- Do not forget to photograph meter readings on both move-in and move-out.
- Do not pack documents and medication in the removal van.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
For a typical move, six to eight weeks ahead is comfortable.