Having a proper moving experience that goes without any hassle or stress is an achievable goal. All that you need is a little organization and the peace of mind that you have covered every little detail in advance during the moving process. Making a moving house checklist of things to do in advance will ensure there will be no complications during your removal, and you can just wait for the man and van company come load on your items and drive them to the new place.
Moving house doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking ordeal. To make the process even smoother, follow this comprehensive moving house checklist and keep track of everything.
Deriving from the experience of several very skillful man and van moving experts, we have created an example of a check list for your relocation, which you will defiantly find very useful:
☑️ In terms of taxes, utility providers, and other documentation
You should inform both the tax office and the Child Benefit Office, as well as Pensions Office for your removal. Additionally, remember to update the electoral roll, as this will affect your voting rights and help verify your address for any credit applications.
☑️ The financial aspect
Your bank, credit card company and shop charge cards people should be informed about your removal in advance. For those with subscription boxes or monthly services, ensure you change your delivery address to avoid missed packages or continued payments for a service you’re no longer using.
☑️ The vehicles
The car insurance company, as well as the DVLA would like to know about your change of address. Double check with your insurance providers to ensure that your new house and any vehicles you own remain fully protected under their policies. This can save any unforeseen hassle down the road.
☑️ Utilities Transfer
Contact your utility providers to arrange the transfer of services to your new property, ensuring a seamless transition of electricity, water, gas and other utility bills.
☑️ Legal issues and documentation
If you are selling the property you currently live in, but you are going to leave very soon, you should find a lawyer to help you throughout the process of preparing the documentation for the deal. Additionally, confirm all details with your estate agent to ensure a smooth transition. If you are leaving a rented accommodation, your landlord should be notified in advance, as required by the law. It’s also wise to keep all important documents, including your original survey, deeds, and lease agreements in one place, as these will be needed for the legal side of your move.
☑️ Meter Readings
Take final meter readings at your old address and keep a record. Share these with your utility suppliers to avoid any billing issues after moving.
☑️ The post office and new address
Leave your new address with the new tenant of the property you leave and inform the post office so that they can redirect all letters and packages that arrive at your old address. This includes letting the new owners of your old home know how they might reach you for anything you might forget. Updating your utility suppliers and making arrangements for final meter readings are also helpful steps.
☑️ New House Cleaning Supplies
Pack a small box with basic cleaning supplies to use immediately at your new home. This can help with any quick clean-ups needed on moving day.
☑️ Medical concerns
Notify your GP that you will no longer use their services and find a new GP in your area. Do the same with the dentist. If you need any special medications, do not pack them with the rest of your stuff. Take them in a handbag instead. Pet care is another factor—don’t forget to find a new veterinarian if your pet needs regular visits.
☑️ Collect All the Keys
Ensure you have all the keys for your new house and check with the previous owners about any spares. This is essential for your security and peace of mind.
☑️ Children’s school
If you have a family, you should think in advance where your kids are going to go to school in the new area. This should be a top priority for you, so do not forget to find the proper school and get all the documents ready, so that your kids’ education does not suffer due to the home removal you are going to. Be sure to update any school records and notify educational institutions as soon as you know your moving date, ensuring a seamless transition for your children.
☑️ Notify the Local Council
Inform your local council of your move to update council tax records. This is a key part of your moving checklist to avoid any future billing issues.
☑️ On the Day Essentials: Moving Day Survival Kit
Moving day can be hectic, so put together a moving day survival kit with essentials such as snacks, water, a phone charger, and copies of important documents. After a busy day of moving, ensure you have an overnight bag packed to help you have a good night’s sleep before tackling the next day’s unpacking and organization. Keeping moving boxes for essential items on hand makes your first day in your new property easier. Non-essential items can be put in bags for example.
It is easy to overlook some of those things while you are preparing for your relocation and are too busy looking for a man and van contractor, or dealing with other aspects of the project. But if you make sure that they are covered, you will definitely make your life easier and more hassle-free during the relocation. Actually, finding proper man and van removals company to take care of the actual relocation of your property will greatly help you with tackling all the tasks that are described above, because while they manage the logistics of your removal for you, you will save a lot of time and energy.
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About the Author:
Kim Jacobs
Kim Jacobs is a removals coordinator with over 11 years of experience as part of the Get man and van team and other firms in the home and office relocation industry in London. Before joining our company, Kim has worked in various logistical and transportation companies and institutions such as Transport for London, The Removals Ombudsman, and has coordinated moving projects with some of the biggest suppliers of various goods such as IKEA, HomeBase, Amazon, Sainsbury's and others. While working as a chief removals coordinator, Kim also enjoys sharing her expertise with others through writing in our blog.
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