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8 to 12 weeks before estimated move date
Decide what you are moving, arrange disposal of unwanted items, a garage sale
or donation to your preferred charity could be useful
Arrange an appointment(s) with your chosen Mover(s) for a surveyor/consultant
to call and assess your move requirements and provide a Quotation. If you are
not sure who to call, ask friends who have moved successfully for their
recommendation or call a Movers Trade Association for members who offer the type
of moving services you are seeking
At the appointment make sure you provide comprehensive details of your move,
discuss options available and give clear instructions what you want included /
excluded from the Quotation.
Start to gather your personal records, medical, dental, school reports and
motor vehicle insurance experience and banking references if you are moving
overseas
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If schooling arrangements need to be made you may consider seeking an
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Initiate obtaining and completing forms for Tax Returns, Child Benefit,
Pension Arrangements, it maybe appropriate to contact a financial advisor for
professional advise if you are moving overseas
Ensure all necessary Visas or Work Permits have been applied for and are
progressing to meet with your timings, you may be using a Migration / Visa
Consultant to ensure that the process is controlled
Seek out as much information about the area or country you are moving to
prepare yourself and your family. We have comprehensive information on
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If you are moving overseas you may plan to move into a temporary or long term
rental property. Sometimes locating a suitable property may be difficult and
anything you do in advance will help, contact and register with Property
Management/Rental Agents and get a feeling for what is available and your
requirement
If moving overseas check to see if your electrical appliances will function at
your destination, some may need minor modifications, others may not be operable
or need major modifications
4 to 7 weeks before move date
Confirm your moving dates and schedule with your chosen mover, complete the
Acceptance form and confirm your insurance requirements
Make your travel arrangements if moving long distance or overseas
If you want your mail re-directed then obtain the necessary form, often a
period of notice is required before it maybe affected
Prepare and mail Change of Address Cards, you may want to include Credit
Cards, Insurance Companies, Mail Order Accounts, Magazine Subscriptions, Rental
or Hire Purchase Companies, Taxation Office, Electoral Roles, Friends and
Relatives
Consider the transportation of Pets, if professional assistance is required
speak to your mover or vet in order to source a specialist. Ensure that the
relevant health certificates,and relocation immunisations and permits are
completed
Obtain details of new school dress codes and book material, if a uniform is
required place an order with the school so that the items are available upon
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If your children are members of National or International organisations such
as Scouts, Girl Guides etc, find out the nearest group and make the appropriate
arrangements for your child to join, this can assist the settling in process
If you are moving overseas there are often Womens Groups which you can join,
they provide a good way of meeting people and are a useful source of information
and guidance. Make contact with a suitable one as early as possible
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1 to 3 weeks before move date
Collect items from repairers, cleaners, lent to friends/relatives
Return library books, borrowed or rented items
Ensure you have sufficient prescription medication to cover the period of
disruption
Safely dispose of all flammables e.g. Paints, Gas Bottles, Cleaning Fluids and
Oils
Clear attic / basement
If your mover is not making arrangements for you, book trades people to carry
out services e.g. Dismantling waterbeds, Removing light fittings, House Cleaning
Services and dismantling of Satellite Equipment
Cancel deliveries and services Newspapers Garden / House Maintenance Milk Pool
Service Diaper/Nappy Fuel or Oil
If moving Internationally dispose of house plants as these may not be included
Organise final readings at present house and connection at new property for
Electricity and relocation
(Check for Refund)
Gas Service (Check for Refund)
Water Service
Telephone services
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Put to one side your "Move Day Survival Kit", all the things that you will
need during the move process
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The Week before Your Move
Clean outdoor equipment and toys, drain any fuel from your lawn-mower and
other machinery and ensure that water is drained from hoses
Arrange for your valuable documents, jewellery and money to be moved
separately, usually these are best kept with you
Defrost refrigerator and freezer. Ensure that they are completely dry prior to
moving to avoid mildew
Wash and dry all linen and clothing, you could use a Local Service Wash
Launderette
Prepare your washing machine for moving, disconnect power and water, check if
Transit Bolts need to be fitted
Check through your medicine cabinet and dispose of unwanted drugs, via your
chemist if necessary
If your clothing is to be transported on hangers in a clothing carton, ensure
all clothing is securely fastened on the hanger and that they are all facing the
same way
In order that children do not get upset or in danger on move day make
arrangements for them to play at a friends or attend a day care centre
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Your Moving Day
It is your responsibility to be present at the time the move takes place,
ensure that when the removal crew arrives you escort them around the house
confirming what is to be moved and any special instructions
Ensure that everything has been packed and loaded for transportation, a final
check round with one of the crew, opening all cupboard doors and checking behind
doors should avoid items being left behind
You maybe asked to sign a packing inventory/list, check carefully to ensure
that you are happy with the content, you will be asked to check and sign it
again at delivery
Before leaving the property ensure that all windows are secure and water, gas
and electricity supplies are switched off. Keys for the residence together with
any documents relating to the property or equipment remaining at the house are
left at the nominated point
At the time of delivery ensure that you are present in order to advise the
removers where to place items and check against the packing inventory/list
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