Practical planning for moving day

4 weeks before….

• Complete a change of address form at the Post Office to re-route mail (www.royalmail.com)
• Inform magazine subscriptions and clubs of your new address and moving date
• Decide which items you’re keeping and which you can chuck or donate to charity
• Notify water, gas, and electricity suppliers to have your services switched off at your present address
• Arrange for utility connections at your new home
• Contact your new local authority about schools and colleges in your area
• Notify schools, churches etc of your impending move
• Notify your own and research alternative doctors, dentists in your area and liaise with your hospital if you’re undergoing any regular treatment
• Check parking arrangements at your new home and apply for permits if necessary
• Get to know your new area and work the best routes to work and school.
• Book removal company or arrange help from friends, van rental etc.

3 weeks before….

• Request packing materials from your removals company, or buy some if you are doing it yourself
• Return things you’ve borrowed from friends
• Start to run down the contents of your freezer
• Arrange to transfer home insurance, or set up new policies to begin the day you move in.
• Arrange transit insurance if necessary
• Research car boot sales to get rid of stuff you’re not taking

2 weeks before….

• Discontinue regular services such as newspapers, window cleaners etc
• Arrange to have your satellite dish moved to your new property if necessary
• Arrange to discontinue your phone service and broadband and have it installed at your new home
• Arrange to transfer your TV licence to your new home (www.tvlicensing.co.uk/moving)
• Complete relevant section on your car registration document and licence and send to the DVLA
• Call your vehicle insurance to keep your cover valid. The price may change due to the change in your parking circumstances and the postcode

1 week before….

• Arrange to transfer bank and savings accounts
• Tell credit and store card companies your new address
• Finish up your frozen food supply or give it away
• Pack
• Find and label keys
• Send out change of address card, text messages and social media alerts, facebook etc.
• Notify relevant authorities in your old and new area regarding council tax and electoral registration

1 day before….

• Defrost and thoroughly clean the fridge and freezer
• Take down pictures, mirrors, non-esstential curtains and blinds
• Disconnect your cooker, washing machine and dishwasher
• Confirm minders for children and pets

Moving Day….

• Make sure you personally take cash and jewellery with you
• Lock all windows and doors when you leave

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