Moving tips, planning, notify, organise

A smooth move all comes down to planning. Planning will enable you to make your transition to your new location as stress-free as possible. Our guidelines below will assist you.

One month to go
	Notify friends and family of your new address
	Notify people and organisations such as your accountant, bank, doctor, dentist and your gas, electricity, telecommunications and insurance companies of your change of address
	Change your address for any clubs or subscriptions, obtain doctor and school records
	Organise goods for disposal or hold a garage sale
	Book A&R Removals and organise insurance
	Start a file on your move
	Check house, attic, under house, garden and sheds etc for goods to be taken
	Make travel arrangements, or if driving, ensure car is in top condition
	Organise postal redirection
	Contact electoral office and the council if you have any animals registered with them
	Create a moving pack where you keep any important documents and other items (such as necessary medicines) that are not to be packed

Two weeks to go
	Finalise A&R Removals' pickup date, complete paperwork
	Request packing cartons if required and start packing, label each carton with room and contents
	Arrange method of payment with A&R Removals
	Arrange for pet shipment
	Confirm travel plans
	Collect loaned goods and return any borrowed items
	Collect dry cleaning
	Organise disconnection of services to house
	Organise connection of services to new home
	Ensure loose items on boats or trailers are packed away securely

One week to go
	Dispose of old medicines and flammable items
	Pack cases
	Arrange for curtains, rods, shelves and TV antennas to be dismantled
	Arrange babysitter for moving day
	Arrange cleaner for new home, and the move-out day in your current home
	Transport car to new location, finalise arrangements
	If possible obtain street directory to new home location
	Cancel any deliveries
	Drain gas/petrol from various containers
	Remove batteries from devices

Pre move day
	Empty and defrost fridge, dispose of food
	Leave out utensils and food for meals next day
	Finish packing, ensure valuables are with you and any travel documents. If A&R Removals are packing your goods they will be there as well
	Leave forwarding details for landlord/new tenant
	Notify police/neighbours should house be vacant for longer term

Moving day
	Be present to instruct A&R Removals
	Collect house keys and store in safe place
	Check constantly that all has been packed
	Check and sign inventory
	Turn off lights, taps and lock house

New Home
	Confirm delivery details, contact numbers with A&R Removals
	Do walkthrough inspection of new home, especially if renting
	Be present when unloading and placement of furniture is to happen
	Check for damage or missing items
	Check electricity and other services are connected. Ensure hot water and power are on