Moving Tips

We have compiled a list of things to do which you can check off in the four weeks prior to moving:

  1. Notify your water, electricity and gas suppliers that you are moving.
  2. Contact telephone provider to cancel telephone and organize a new one at your new home.
  3. Inform friends, business associates, children's schools etc. of your move.
  4. Arrange mail re-direction with the post office - this requires picking up a form and sending it off at least 10 days prior to moving.
  5. Arrange to terminate your house insurance and organize insurance for your new home.
  6. In order to cut down the amount of work after you have moved, draw a plan as to where you are going to position your furniture in your new house.
  7. Eat your way through the freezer!
  8. Organize somewhere for your pets on the day.
  9. Discontinue paper deliveries and any other regular services.
  10. Drain fuel from lawnmowers and other garden machinery.
  11. Arrange to move your satellite dish.
  12. Finally defrost freezer and fridge two days before and clean thoroughly.
  13. Disconnect washing machines.
  14. Take down pictures and save hooks!
  15. Make up a picnic for your moving day - there is never enough time to eat!
  16. Finally tea, coffee and milk - we bring our own but you may need a cup to get you through the day.