What Do I Need To Get Prepared Before I Move

Moving house or office can be a very stressful time which often requires lots of labour and planning.

There are numerous things you need to get prepared before you move properties from organising services to disconnecting and reconnecting utilities and changing details with key providers.

We have put together a list of things you may need to consider changing and doing in the lead up to your move.

Things To Update/Change:

Existing/New Property

Utilities

Address Details

Service NSW
Drivers Licence
My Gov
Superannuation
Taxation Office
Medicare
Banking Institutions
Investment
Institutions
Loan/Credit
Institutions
Insurance Companies
Local Council
School/Childcare Centre
Loyalty/Frequent Flyer Programs
Australia Post/Delivery Addresses
Employer

Ignite Group can assist you with a company we have partnered with that can find you deals and make sure you are connected free of charge with utilities such as gas, internet and electricity. Simply let us know when you speak with us and we would be more than happy to assist.

Before The Move

To help with the move, we recommend completing an inventory of your belongings.

It doesn’t need to be absolutely everything listed but enough that you clearly know what is coming, being sold/donated/disposed of.

An inventory will also help with moving estimates and insurance and working out how many boxes required.

2-4 Weeks Before Your Move

Estimate size and difficulty of the move
Measure to make sure furniture will fit
Arrange to sell, donate any unwanted items
Furniture shop for new furniture if required
Organise boxes and packing materials
Organise contents, moving and home insurance
Notify agent/landlord/solicitor of your moving date
Book a removalist or hire a ute/truck/trailer/
Book a cleaner/gardener/handyman
Begin packing your items
Label items on boxes and furniture to where they need to go in new property

1-2 Weeks Before Your Move

Organise quotes and to have utilities connected
Arrange final metre reading/utility disconnections
Arrange babysitter if required
Organise pre settlement inspection
Measure doorways, stairs and furniture to make sure they will fit and also suit the new property decor
If packing yourself and using a mover try to make it easy to collect boxes and move around rooms to pack items into the trucks quicker

Moving Day

Wake up early
Pack any last minute items and rest of essential moving day box
Clean out fridge early and put in eskies
Turn off gas, electricity and water mains
Leave a note to advise on mail redirections for new residents
Check everywhere and in all cupboards for anything left behind
Gather all keys and return to agent/landlord
Make sure property is clean and returned properly