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Moving House Checklist

A list of stuff to check off when moving house

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Angela Yang
Angela Yang
12th April 2016 in real estate
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  • 1

    A day before moving, call and follow up the arrival time of your moving company

  • 2

    Arrange and get your child's school records

  • 3

    Buy all packing materials needed

  • 4

    Compile and keep all your personal records together and label them carefully

  • 5

    Establish a file of all your quotes, receipts and similar papers and documents together

  • 6

    Find out the current and future events in your new hometown

  • 7

    Get expensive objects appraised prior to moving them into your new house incase moving company damaged your goods

  • 8

    Get quotes from moving companies in advance and ask the price inclusions and exclusions

  • 9

    Sell/whrow out items you dont need anymore

  • 10

    Have somebody to take care of your small children during moving day

  • 11

    If necessary, hire a storage company for temporary storage of your belongings

  • 12

    If you are travelling by car, ask your mechanic to check your car before moving to your new home

  • 13

    If you have pets, find movers if necessary

  • 14

    If you have pets, provide them with all the necessary vaccines to prevent possible local diseases

  • 15

    Disconnect electric outlets before you leave

  • 16

    Inquire about property restrictions with the local authorities in your new neighborhood

  • 17

    Inquire and prepare all necessary permits before moving.

  • 18

    Inquire how much insurance company will cover in case your belongings get damaged during the move

  • 19

    Make a list of all your household goods in old house

  • 20

    Reregister your car if moving interstate

  • 21

    Change address of your service bills

  • 22

    Put important supplies and items in your hand bag

  • 23

    Ensure your new home is ready prior to your arrival: prepare and check all paintings, plumbing and electrical connections

  • 24

    Memorize the locations of necessary institutions (banks, hospitals, police station, etc.) in your new area of residence

  • 25

    Request a floor plan of your new home before moving

  • 26

    Send your new address and telephone number to your relatives and other important persons

  • 27

    When you arrived at your new home, check your inventory list and check if items dont get damaged

  • 28

    Settle your payment with your moving company

  • 1

    A day before moving, call and follow up the arrival time of your moving company

  • 2

    Arrange and get your child's school records

  • 3

    Buy all packing materials needed

  • 4

    Compile and keep all your personal records together and label them carefully

  • 5

    Establish a file of all your quotes, receipts and similar papers and documents together

  • 6

    Find out the current and future events in your new hometown

  • 7

    Get expensive objects appraised prior to moving them into your new house incase moving company damaged your goods

  • 8

    Get quotes from moving companies in advance and ask the price inclusions and exclusions

  • 9

    Sell/whrow out items you dont need anymore

  • 10

    Have somebody to take care of your small children during moving day

  • 11

    If necessary, hire a storage company for temporary storage of your belongings

  • 12

    If you are travelling by car, ask your mechanic to check your car before moving to your new home

  • 13

    If you have pets, find movers if necessary

  • 14

    If you have pets, provide them with all the necessary vaccines to prevent possible local diseases

  • 15

    Disconnect electric outlets before you leave

  • 16

    Inquire about property restrictions with the local authorities in your new neighborhood

  • 17

    Inquire and prepare all necessary permits before moving.

  • 18

    Inquire how much insurance company will cover in case your belongings get damaged during the move

  • 19

    Make a list of all your household goods in old house

  • 20

    Reregister your car if moving interstate

  • 21

    Change address of your service bills

  • 22

    Put important supplies and items in your hand bag

  • 23

    Ensure your new home is ready prior to your arrival: prepare and check all paintings, plumbing and electrical connections

  • 24

    Memorize the locations of necessary institutions (banks, hospitals, police station, etc.) in your new area of residence

  • 25

    Request a floor plan of your new home before moving

  • 26

    Send your new address and telephone number to your relatives and other important persons

  • 27

    When you arrived at your new home, check your inventory list and check if items dont get damaged

  • 28

    Settle your payment with your moving company

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