| 4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING |
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Discard,
sell or give away unwanted items |
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Notify
post office for redirection and send out change of address
notices |
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Notify
insurance agent for change of policy details |
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Collect
school records |
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Notify
bank, financial institutions, ATO, electoral office, roads
authority |
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Notify
clubs where you have membership of new address |
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Cancel
or transfer subscriptions |
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Book and
confirm removal details |
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|
| 2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING |
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Arrange for cancellation of utilities,
phone, cable TV etc |
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Return borrowed goods, collect goods
loaned |
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Request boxes and packing materials
from removalist |
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Confirm settlement arrangements
with bank, estate agent and solicitor |
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Ensure that the removalist truck
will be able to park close to the front door |
| |
Arrange for parking permits or access
passes if required |
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Arrange for house cleaner on moving
day |
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|
| DAY BEFORE MOVING |
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Cancel all delivery services |
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Clean out fridge, cupboards, bathroom
cabinet and dispose of old and past "use by" goods |
| |
Arrange for clothes to wear on moving
day |
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Mow lawns and water garden |
| |
Check all storage areas in the home,
attic, garden shed, under house etc |
| |
Disconnect all electrical appliances
and unwire hi-fi, computer etc |
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Ensure all items boxed are wrapped
and packed carefully |
| |
Clearly and accurately label all
boxes on all sides |
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Group and tape together garden tools
and garage items |
| |
If possible lock cabinets, filing
cabinets, drawers |
| |
Collect all keys to all areas of
the house |
| |
Arrange for parking for the removalist
truck |
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| ON MOVING DAY |
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Go out for breakfast |
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Strip beds and undo bed frames if
required |
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Have someone on hand at both premises
to direct removalists |
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Place any documents or keys for
the new premises in the car |
