--- {"type":"list","title":"Checklist for when you move house","listId":2598,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house","visibleItemTotal":30,"creator":{"id":"WrightEm","name":"Emily Wright","url":"https://listium.com/@WrightEm"},"stats":{"views":882,"likes":3},"category":"home & garden","publishedAt":"2016-04-12T00:00:06.494Z","updatedAt":"2016-04-12T00:00:06.494Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Who's Responsible","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":2,"name":"Done","type":"Symbols","format":"checkbox"},{"id":3,"name":"Shop on Amazon","type":"Calculated","format":"shop_link"}]} --- # Checklist for when you move house By [Emily Wright (@WrightEm)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm) 882 views · 3 likes Published 12 April 2016 · Updated 12 April 2016 Category: home & garden I promise you having a check list makes house moving a breeze ## Items ### 1. [Book removalists](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/0/book-removalists) Item ID: `0` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Book+removalists&tag=listium03-20) ### 2. [Notify landlord that you are moving](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/1/notify-landlord-that-you-are-moving) Item ID: `1` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Notify+landlord+that+you+are+moving&tag=listium03-20) ### 3. [Confirm date of move](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/2/confirm-date-of-move) Item ID: `2` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Confirm+date+of+move&tag=listium03-20) ### 4. [Pick up keys for new house](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/3/pick-up-keys-for-new-house) Item ID: `3` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Pick+up+keys+for+new+house&tag=listium03-20) ### 5. [Organise telephone, internet, gas, electricity, Foxtel connections](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/4/organise-telephone-internet-gas-electricity-foxtel-connections) Item ID: `4` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Organise+telephone+internet+gas+electricity+Foxtel+connections&tag=listium03-20) ### 6. [Arrange for mail to be redirected](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/5/arrange-for-mail-to-be-redirected) Item ID: `5` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Arrange+for+mail+to+be+redirected&tag=listium03-20) ### 7. [Notify bank that your address has changed](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/6/notify-bank-that-your-address-has-changed) Item ID: `6` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Notify+bank+that+your+address+has+changed&tag=listium03-20) ### 8. [Purchase Boxes](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/7/purchase-boxes) Item ID: `7` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Purchase+Boxes&tag=listium03-20) ### 9. [Arrange for house(s) to be cleaned](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/8/arrange-for-houses-to-be-cleaned) Item ID: `8` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Arrange+for+house+s+to+be+cleaned&tag=listium03-20) ### 10. [Purchase packaging aterial (bubble wrap, etc.)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/9/purchase-packaging-aterial-bubble-wrap-etc) Item ID: `9` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Purchase+packaging+aterial+bubble+wrap+etc+&tag=listium03-20) ### 11. [Packaging tape (for boxes)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/10/packaging-tape-for-boxes) Item ID: `10` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Packaging+tape+for+boxes+&tag=listium03-20) ### 12. [Permanent Marker (for boxes)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/11/permanent-marker-for-boxes) Item ID: `11` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Permanent+Marker+for+boxes+&tag=listium03-20) ### 13. [Stanley knife](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/12/stanley-knife) Item ID: `12` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Stanley+knife&tag=listium03-20) ### 14. [Pack a small box with items required for first night in the house (linen, towels, cutlery, etc.)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/13/pack-a-small-box-with-items-required-for-first-night-in-the-house-linen-towels-cutlery-etc) Item ID: `13` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Pack+a+small+box+with+items+required+for+first+night+in+the+house+linen+towels+cutlery+etc+&tag=listium03-20) ### 15. [Defrost, empty, dry out and air your refrigerator](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/14/defrost-empty-dry-out-and-air-your-refrigerator) Item ID: `14` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Defrost+empty+dry+out+and+air+your+refrigerator&tag=listium03-20) ### 16. [Label boxes clearly](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/15/label-boxes-clearly) Item ID: `15` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Label+boxes+clearly&tag=listium03-20) ### 17. [Dismantle furniture, and attach screws in a noticeable place](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/16/dismantle-furniture-and-attach-screws-in-a-noticeable-place) Item ID: `16` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Dismantle+furniture+and+attach+screws+in+a+noticeable+place&tag=listium03-20) ### 18. [Create a folder for all your moving documents](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/17/create-a-folder-for-all-your-moving-documents) Item ID: `17` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Create+a+folder+for+all+your+moving+documents&tag=listium03-20) ### 19. [Check any moving instructions for your washing machine with manufacturer](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/18/check-any-moving-instructions-for-your-washing-machine-with-manufacturer) Item ID: `18` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Check+any+moving+instructions+for+your+washing+machine+with+manufacturer&tag=listium03-20) ### 20. [Esky (for perishable fridge items)](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/19/esky-for-perishable-fridge-items) Item ID: `19` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Esky+for+perishable+fridge+items+&tag=listium03-20) ### 21. [Garbage Bags](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/20/garbage-bags) Item ID: `20` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Garbage+Bags&tag=listium03-20) ### 22. [Floor Plan of furniture layout in new house for removalists](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/21/floor-plan-of-furniture-layout-in-new-house-for-removalists) Item ID: `21` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Floor+Plan+of+furniture+layout+in+new+house+for+removalists&tag=listium03-20) ### 23. [Plastic lined boxes for indoor plants](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/22/plastic-lined-boxes-for-indoor-plants) Item ID: `22` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Plastic+lined+boxes+for+indoor+plants&tag=listium03-20) ### 24. [First aid kit](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/23/first-aid-kit) Item ID: `23` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=First+aid+kit&tag=listium03-20) ### 25. [Arrange parking and access for removalist van/vans](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/24/arrange-parking-and-access-for-removalist-vanvans) Item ID: `24` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Arrange+parking+and+access+for+removalist+van+vans&tag=listium03-20) ### 26. [Advise services, eg. babysitter, gardener, cleaner](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/25/advise-services-eg-babysitter-gardener-cleaner) Item ID: `25` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Advise+services+eg+babysitter+gardener+cleaner&tag=listium03-20) ### 27. [Check tops of cupboards](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/26/check-tops-of-cupboards) Item ID: `26` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Check+tops+of+cupboards&tag=listium03-20) ### 28. [Find out garbage collection information](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/27/find-out-garbage-collection-information) Item ID: `27` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Find+out+garbage+collection+information&tag=listium03-20) ### 29. [Check water metres](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/28/check-water-metres) Item ID: `28` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Check+water+metres&tag=listium03-20) ### 30. [Check electricity metres](https://listium.com/@WrightEm/2598/checklist-for-when-you-move-house/29/check-electricity-metres) Item ID: `29` - Who's Responsible: - - Done: false - Shop on Amazon: [Shop](https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Check+electricity+metres&tag=listium03-20)