Every move is different, and moving house can seem daunting; with so much going on before your house moves, it’s easy to panic and overlook things. Plan with our moving checklist.

Our moving home planner will help you organize your move effectively. Countdown to the date of your house move with a list of tasks that can be completed from a month in advance of your moving date right up to the removal day itself, whether you’re moving within London or overseas. Use the moving home planner and our moving house checklist for optimum organization!

 

A to Z of Moving Checklist.

2-4 weeks before moving.

• Make sure relatives and friends have the date and address of the move.
• Mail—Have the post office forward your mail to your new address. At least seven days’ notice is required for redirection.
• Telephone—If you are moving within a calling area, you must let your provider know you wish to take the number with you. For mobiles, notify the provider.
• TV Licence- Telephone goes online to notify you of your new address.
• Driving Licence – Notify DVLA – you need a form from the post office or go online.
• V5 (vehicle log book): Fill in the change of address on the form and mail it to the DVLA in Swansea or go online.
• Home and car insurance—Your policy information needs your correct details for premium calculations. You may even be due a refund.
• Schools—Notify your present school’s administration departments that you are moving and the future schools of your arrival date.
• Hire purchase and loan companies – Notify the provider concerned about the move.
• Credit cards and standing orders—Notify your bank and card company of your new address. This will help protect your financial details.
• Council Tax – Contact the councils in old and new areas regarding the arrival and departure date.
• Legal – Notify your solicitor of your new personal address.
• Window cleaner – let him know what date you are leaving.
• Milkman- Let him know the last date for delivery and settle the account.
• Notify mail and online order companies of your new delivery address and the date you will be there.

1-2 weeks before moving

• Life Insurance & Pensions – Notify your policy provider or agent of your new address and moving dates.
• State pension – the Post Office or DSS can arrange transfer notification or go online.
• National Insurance/DSS—Your local office needs to know where you are moving to. In correspondence, quote your national insurance number.
• Optician – Ask for the results of your latest eye tests and copies of the prescription, and then you will have them for your new optician.
• Doctors & Dentists – Find details about local services in advance in case of emergency.
• Vet—Register with a new vet’s practice and have your pet records, such as vaccination cards, up to date for your new vet.
• Bank – Notify your bank branch that you are moving and of the change of address. Your account will then be moved.
• Premium Bonds—Ensure you are notified of wins (you can also check online) by completing a change of address form. The post office will have the relevant forms, and you can phone for these.
• National Savings Certificates – The post office has the relevant forms.
• Police – If you are subject to immigration or other controls, let your local police station know.
• Newsagent – Cancel papers from the departure date, settle outstanding bills and find a new local supplier.
• Coalman/Gardener – Settle bills and find new suppliers in your new locality.

7 days before moving

• Gas/Electricity/Water Meters should be read on the morning of the removal, and results should be noted and notified.
• Sky/Cable TV requires 7 days’ notice.
• Let your local garage know you are moving if they send you promotional literature.
• AA/RAC– Transfer your policy to your new address.
• Child benefit– A week before your move, contact your local office to arrange a transfer.
• Blood Donors – provide new address details.
• Library – Return any books and find a new library to join the new area.
• Items On Loan – Return any items or books to friends or neighbours.
• Dry Cleaning – Collect items.

Removal Company – Inform them of any problems or issues affecting the move.