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# Moving House Checklist

By [Angela Yang (@AngelaY)](https://listium.com/@AngelaY)

672 views · 1 like  
Published 12 April 2016 · Updated 12 April 2016

Category: real estate / buying &amp; selling homes

A list of stuff to check off when moving house

## Items

### 1. [A day before moving, call and follow up the arrival time of your moving company](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/0/a-day-before-moving-call-and-follow-up-the-arrival-time-of-your-moving-company)

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### 2. [Arrange and get your child's school records](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/1/arrange-and-get-your-childs-school-records)

Item ID: `1`

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### 3. [Buy all packing materials needed](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/2/buy-all-packing-materials-needed)

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### 4. [Compile and keep all your personal records together and label them carefully](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/3/compile-and-keep-all-your-personal-records-together-and-label-them-carefully)

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### 5. [Establish a file of all your quotes, receipts and similar papers and documents together](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/4/establish-a-file-of-all-your-quotes-receipts-and-similar-papers-and-documents-together)

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### 6. [Find out the current and future events in your new hometown](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/5/find-out-the-current-and-future-events-in-your-new-hometown)

Item ID: `5`

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### 7. [Get expensive objects appraised prior to moving them into your new house incase moving company damaged your goods](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/6/get-expensive-objects-appraised-prior-to-moving-them-into-your-new-house-incase-moving-company-damaged-your-goods)

Item ID: `6`

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### 8. [Get quotes from moving companies in advance and ask the price inclusions and exclusions](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/7/get-quotes-from-moving-companies-in-advance-and-ask-the-price-inclusions-and-exclusions)

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### 9. [Sell/whrow out items you dont need anymore](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/8/sellwhrow-out-items-you-dont-need-anymore)

Item ID: `8`

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### 10. [Have somebody to take care of your small children during moving day](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/9/have-somebody-to-take-care-of-your-small-children-during-moving-day)

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### 11. [If necessary, hire a storage company for temporary storage of your belongings](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/10/if-necessary-hire-a-storage-company-for-temporary-storage-of-your-belongings)

Item ID: `10`

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### 12. [If you are travelling by car, ask your mechanic to check your car before moving to your new home](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/11/if-you-are-travelling-by-car-ask-your-mechanic-to-check-your-car-before-moving-to-your-new-home)

Item ID: `11`

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### 13. [If you have pets, find movers if necessary](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/12/if-you-have-pets-find-movers-if-necessary)

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### 14. [If you have pets, provide them with all the necessary vaccines to prevent possible local diseases](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/13/if-you-have-pets-provide-them-with-all-the-necessary-vaccines-to-prevent-possible-local-diseases)

Item ID: `13`

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### 15. [Disconnect electric outlets before you leave](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/14/disconnect-electric-outlets-before-you-leave)

Item ID: `14`

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### 16. [Inquire about property restrictions with the local authorities in your new neighborhood](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/15/inquire-about-property-restrictions-with-the-local-authorities-in-your-new-neighborhood)

Item ID: `15`

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### 17. [Inquire and prepare all necessary permits before moving.](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/16/inquire-and-prepare-all-necessary-permits-before-moving)

Item ID: `16`

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### 18. [Inquire how much insurance company will cover in case your belongings get damaged during the move](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/17/inquire-how-much-insurance-company-will-cover-in-case-your-belongings-get-damaged-during-the-move)

Item ID: `17`

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### 19. [Make a list of all your household goods in old house](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/18/make-a-list-of-all-your-household-goods-in-old-house)

Item ID: `18`

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### 20. [Reregister your car if moving interstate](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/19/reregister-your-car-if-moving-interstate)

Item ID: `19`

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### 21. [Change address of your service bills](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/20/change-address-of-your-service-bills)

Item ID: `20`

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### 22. [Put important supplies and items in your hand bag](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/21/put-important-supplies-and-items-in-your-hand-bag)

Item ID: `21`

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### 23. [Ensure your new home is ready prior to your arrival: prepare and check all paintings, plumbing and electrical connections](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/22/ensure-your-new-home-is-ready-prior-to-your-arrival-prepare-and-check-all-paintings-plumbing-and-electrical-connections)

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### 24. [Memorize the locations of necessary institutions (banks, hospitals, police station, etc.) in your new area of residence](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/23/memorize-the-locations-of-necessary-institutions-banks-hospitals-police-station-etc-in-your-new-area-of-residence)

Item ID: `23`

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### 25. [Request a floor plan of your new home before moving](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/24/request-a-floor-plan-of-your-new-home-before-moving)

Item ID: `24`

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### 26. [Send your new address and telephone number to your relatives and other important persons](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/25/send-your-new-address-and-telephone-number-to-your-relatives-and-other-important-persons)

Item ID: `25`

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### 27. [When you arrived at your new home, check your inventory list and check if items dont get damaged](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/26/when-you-arrived-at-your-new-home-check-your-inventory-list-and-check-if-items-dont-get-damaged)

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### 28. [Settle your payment with your moving company](https://listium.com/@AngelaY/2604/moving-house-checklist/27/settle-your-payment-with-your-moving-company)

Item ID: `27`

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