The ultimate moving house checklist

Moving into your new home can be incredibly overwhelming and stressful, with a million and one things to coordinate and organise. To prevent you forgetting anything in the process and help you glide through moving we have created a comprehensive moving house checklist.  

1. Before Moving Day: 

• Create a moving folder.  
• Research and hire a reliable moving company or moving van.  
• Notify current and future utility providers (water, gas, electricity, internet, council tax etc.). 
• Transfer or set up new services at your new address. (subscriptions etc.). 
• Collect packing supplies, if your moving company does not supply them (boxes, tape, bubble wrap, etc.). 
• Declutter and donate or sell items you don’t need.

2. Packing: 

• Start packing early, room by room. 
• Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. 
• Pack a moving day essentials box with toiletries, clothes, and important documents. (Don’t forget the Kettle and Tea Bags!) 

3. Furniture and Appliances: 

• Obtain measurements of doorways and hallways to ensure furniture fits. 
• Disassemble furniture if necessary. 
• Take pictures of electronic setups to remember how to reconnect them. 

4. Moving Day: 

• Keep important documents and valuables with you, not in the moving van. 
• Conduct a final walkthrough of your home to check for anything left behind. 
• If renting take photos of your new home before you bring in your things.  

5. Unpacking: 

• Prioritize unpacking by room. 
• Assemble furniture and arrange rooms according to your floor plan. 
• Dispose of or return packing materials responsibly. See our tips on 5 things to do with your boxes after you’ve unpacked in your new home.

6. Settling In: 

• Familiarise yourself with your new area.  
• Update your address with banks, insurance, and other important institutions. 
• Register with a new GP and Dentist.  

7. Be prepared for emergencies: 

• Locate the nearest hospital in your new area. 
• Update emergency contact information. 

Remember, flexibility is key. Unexpected things might pop up, so stay organised and adapt as needed. Happy moving!