Moving can be a stressful time in your life, you need to be very organised. We have put together a checklist with a timeline, so you know exactly what you need to do and when! Please feel free to contact us if you would like us to send this to you in a PDF printable version.

4 weeks before moving day

• Formally notify landlord/real estate if applicable
• Notify Medicare, Post Office, Superannuation, Tax Office and Transport Department of change in address
• Notify banks, clubs, dentist, doctor, finance and insurance institutions, library, schools, solicitors & subscriptions of change in address
• Create an inventory list for packing
• Organize for any unused furniture or personal items to be dropped off at your local Lifeline or Salvation Army store.
• Arrange for packing materials (see Your Local Movers Packing Materials online)

3 weeks before moving day

• Book mover
• Arrange for a carpet cleaner
• Arrange for a house cleaner
• Start packing least used items
• Establish cut-off dates for electricity, gas, phone, internet etc
• Arrange electricity, gas, phone, internet, pay TV to the new address

2 weeks before moving day

• Empty gas cylinders/bottles and drain fluid from the lawn mower & whipper-snipper
• Arrange finance for the moving day
• Arrange for parking access at the new address if applicable
• Return borrowed library books and/or DVDs

1 week before moving day

• Make arrangements for any perishable foods and half eaten packets (move out party etc)
• Make a list of what you will need on moving day ie pen, paper, phone charger, first-aid kit, keys, clean clothing, money, toilet paper, hand wash, hand towel, kettle, tea, coffee, drinks, nibbles etc
• Start putting your list of things needed on moving day into a box labeled ‘Moving Day Emergency Box’
• Good opportunity to do final loads of laundry
• Freeze all ice packs for the day of your move
• Make a rough diagram on where you would like all of your bigger items positioned in your new house

Day before moving day

• Defrost fridge/freezer (good idea to wipe down with vanilla)
• Remove batteries from battery powered devices
• Dismantle any unused furniture
• Disconnect the washing machine, microwave and any other white goods
• Unplug any electrical items such as TV’s, DVD Players, Blue Ray Players, Game Consoles and Stereos and place cables in bags with clear labels
• Place boxes in an area close to the access point but not in the way
• Ensure access walkways are safe (clear debris, overhanging branches etc.)

Moving Day

• Keep aside your ‘Moving Day Emergency Box’
• Read electricity, gas and water meters
• Tighten all taps in the property including taps in the garage and basement
• Walk around the house and garden and make sure you have everything ready to go
• Double check cupboards and behind doors
• Shut windows and lock doors

At the new house

• Check locks and smoke alarms as soon as possible
• Ensure gardens are child and pet safe
• Register to vote in your new electorate
• Direct traffic: stand at the rear of the truck and guide your movers as to where they need to go.
• Ensure access walkways are safe (clear debris, overhanging branches etc)

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