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## 8 weeks before Set your moving date Go through your belongings: sell, donate or throw away what you do not need Collect quotes from at least three moving companies, or plan a DIY move Check your lease or contract for notice periods and give notice Plan how you will move pets, plants and valuables ## 4 to 6 weeks before Book the movers or rent a van Order boxes, tape, bubble wrap and markers Start packing items you rarely use Arrange time off work for moving day Plan school or childcare changes Book parking or a street permit for the moving vehicle ## 2 to 3 weeks before Tell your bank, employer, insurers and subscriptions your new address Set up mail forwarding Schedule electricity, gas, water and internet at the new home Schedule disconnection at the old home for the day after you leave Arrange cleaning of the old place if required Use up food in the freezer and cupboards ## The week before Pack room by room and label each box with room and contents Keep important documents and valuables with you, not in the van Defrost the freezer and clean the fridge Disassemble furniture and keep screws in labelled bags Confirm the arrival time with the movers Charge phones and pack chargers last ## Moving day Take meter readings at the old home Walk through every room, closet and cupboard before leaving Do a final check of windows, doors and lights Hand over keys as agreed Take meter readings at the new home Check the delivery against your inventory and note any damage ## First days in the new home Unpack bedrooms and the kitchen first Find the fuse box and water shutoff Change the locks or ask for new keys Test smoke alarms Update your address with the remaining services Introduce yourself to your neighbours
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