Paul Meakin - Magazine - Page 29
Checklist
Eight weeks
Pack non-essential items
Research your new area (transfer schools and
order new uniform)
Keep all important documents
Six weeks
Decide on a local removal company
Clear out any unwanted items
Keep packing
Four weeks
Notify utility companies
It will be worth packing a night bag each to
help everyone settle in, which means you
won’t have to rummage through everything
to 昀椀nd your toothbrush!
Start preparation for your new house
Keep packing
Two weeks
Finalise all details
Organise pet and child care
Cancel local services
packing away more items, that being, out of
season clothes, books, dvd’s and even bulky
items, like TV’s that aren’t used often.
Two weeks – Con昀椀rm all details
Con昀椀rm your move with your removal
company or van hire, estate agents and
schools. If possible, try to organise someone
to look after your pets and children for the
day of your move, as this can also be a
stressful time for them too. If your removal
company doesn’t disassemble any furniture
or sort out the un-plumbing for the
washing machine, then now would be the
ideal time to organise these. Remember to
also cancel any local services you receive:
this could be window cleaners, gardeners
and newspaper deliveries. You should now
also think about re-registering to vote
and getting your post re-directed after
your moving date. Continue packing away
more furnishings, kitchen appliances and
crockery that you won’t be using for the
next couple of weeks.
24 hours – Final check and
walk round
You now have only 24 hours before you
move, so double check that everything is
packed away and ready for transit. It will
be worth packing a night bag each to help
everyone settle in, which means you won’t
have to rummage through everything to 昀椀nd
your toothbrush! You may want to create
an inventory of your boxes and furniture to
help you keep track of what you have and
to help you ensure it doesn’t go missing.
Moving day
Today is the day! You need to be ready
for when your removal company comes.
Ensure that you let them know if there are
any fragile boxes that need extra care when
handling. If you’re moving yourself, then pack
up your car or van and work out how many
trips it may take. Before you leave, also take
note of your 昀椀nal meter readings and send
these off to your provider. Don’t forget to
leave your keys for the new owners!
You have arrived at your
new home!
Give your removal company instructions of
which boxes go in which rooms and make
sure you are happy with everything that has
arrived. Ensure you check for any damage
before the movers leave. Read your new
utility meters and send your readings of to
your supplier. Taking photos of them will also
ensure you have the correct reading if you
need them again in the future. Unpack your
essentials such as bed linen and clean towels.
Don’t worry about the rest, it isn’t going
anywhere! Order a takeaway, have a cup of
tea and enjoy your 昀椀rst night with your family.
Right, so now you’re all moved in, it’s time
to settle down, unpack and enjoy your new
place. Remember, planning is essential to
ensure your move runs stress free.
social media with its address and personal message!
Keep packing
24 hours
Check every room and ensure everything is
packed
Pack a night bag so everything is
to hand
Collect your new keys
Make sure your phone is fully charged so you
can get in touch with the estate agents or
removal company
Moving in
Prepare for the arrival of the removal company
and give them directions/your contact details
Ensure everything is ready to move
Record meter readings
On arrival
Give removal company instructions
of what goes where
Check for any damage before
they leave
Read your new utility meters and send them off
to your supplier
Check if the previous owners have left anything
behind
Unpack essentials
Order a takeaway and sit back
and relax!
