Moving checklist: eight weeks to moving day

Eight to six weeks before: decide and reduce

<p>Start with the decisions that affect every later step. Set your preferred time period, check notice and handover dates, and create a first list of rooms and furniture.</p><ul><li>Declutter: sell, donate, dispose of or keep.</li><li>Record both addresses, floors and lift access.</li><li>Mark fragile, heavy or unusually large items.</li><li>Arrange leave, childcare and pet care for moving day.</li><li>Request a complete moving quote early.</li></ul><p>Fewer unknown items make it easier to calculate the vehicle, crew and time realistically.</p>

Five to two weeks before: organise and pack

<p>Planning now becomes an operational sequence. Pack rarely used items first and label every box with its destination room and a short description.</p><ul><li>Review or update electricity, internet, insurance and subscriptions.</li><li>Prepare mail forwarding and address changes.</li><li>Check loading space at both addresses and apply for permits in time.</li><li>Keep tools, bags of fittings and assembly instructions together.</li><li>Carry documents, medicine, valuables and keys separately.</li></ul><p>Every box should remain safe to carry. Use small boxes for heavy books and larger boxes for light textiles.</p>

The final days and moving day

<p>Confirm the date, addresses, contacts and agreed services. Photograph fragile furniture and the condition of important appliances before transport.</p><ul><li>Pack one suitcase with clothes, toiletries, chargers and bedding.</li><li>Empty and prepare the refrigerator according to its instructions.</li><li>Keep routes clear and secure loose cables.</li><li>Document meter readings and the key handover.</li><li>At the destination, label rooms first and keep carrying routes clear.</li></ul><p>Before leaving, check the basement, attic, storage rooms and letterbox. Keep the handover report separate from the moving boxes.</p>

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