2024 Moving Home Checklist
If you’ve ever moved home, you’ll know how stressful it can be! However, with the help of proper movers like the team here at Purdie Worldwide, it needn’t be stressful! Simply follow our 2024 Moving Home Checklist and make your move Stress-Free with Purdie Worldwide!
You can use our completely unique Moving Home Checklist as found below, or if you’d like a printable Moving Home Checklist Template, then you can download it here.
Two Months till Moving Day...
Talk to Purdie Worldwide about moving dates
Book a Pre-Removal Survey with at least 3 removal companies.
Research the local area for school, shops and amenities
Book time off work
Look at existing furniture and figure out how it will fit in your new home
Order packing supplies
One Month until Moving Day...
Inform schools of moving date
Contact your electricity, gas and broadband suppliers to let them know you’re moving
Arrange mail re-direction at the Post Office
Transfer TV licence
Start to declutter and get rid of items you don’t need. Why not check out our declutter guide?
Transfer TV licence
Choose your removal company, sign contract, and pay for removal!
Two Weeks until Moving Day...
Organise a pet or child sitter for the day of the move
Inform your GP surgery that you’re moving
Don’t buy any new frozen goods, and try run your freezer down
Begin by packing non-essentials. For example, start outside, or on the top floor.
Separate any high value items to be transported individually
Update your driving licence with the DVLA
Notify your bank and the inland revenue of your change of address
Let your insurers (car and house) know of your change of address from your move date
Inform the local council of change of address and cancel direct debit
One Week till Moving Day...
Confirm with solicitors and estate agents that the move is going ahead
Start to pack clothes, but leave enough for a week’s worth.
Speak with your neighbours and plan to have the driveway and surrounding areas clear for access
As you do the final packing, clean the house as you go, room by room.
Empty, or start to defrost your freezer
Pack up all your cupboards
Disconnect the dishwasher and washing machine
Ensure all boxes have been labelled with the contents, and room they’ve to be moved to
The Day Before Moving Day...
Charge your mobile and any other portable devices!
Make an “Essentials” box with everything you need for one night, e.g. toothbrush, clothes etc
Make sure everything is packed up and in a clearly labelled box
Defrost and empty the freezer of any food.
Make sure everything is easily accessible and all boxes are in plain view
Ensure that anything you’re not taking is clearly marked
Moving Day!
Get up early and make sure the access is ok for the removal truck
Strip the beds and put sheets in a linen box.
Allow time for cleaning. Keep cloths and hoover close by for that final clean.
Drop keys off at exchange agent or pass to new owners
Record all metre readings for water, electricity and gas. Take photos if possible!
Do a final walk round before leaving
Give the removal team a tour of the new property so they know which rooms to put all boxes in.
After Your Move...
Take fresh meter readings of your gas and electricity in your new home.
Start to un-pack, room by room, but we suggest starting with the kitchen first so you can cook!
Update your address with the council, electoral register and your energy suppliers
Change the locks!
Update the microchips on any pets
Pay the Stamp Duty if required
Provide feedback on your mover.
