The moving house checklist makes it much easier to manage your next move.

1. Moving Checklistmore organised = less stress
+ inventory control
move date =
You need this. An absolute move date allows you to work backwards and set goals.
Don’t have one? Use an indicative date, but STICK to it.
4 weeks before move
Tasks MUST be completed by:
FF formally notify your landlord/real estate of intention
to move
FF arrange a property inspection so you can get your
bond back
FF start collecting packing materials - boxes, packaging tape,
string, sharpies. Either purchase (try moving or storage
companies) or save money by asking supermarkets or
greengrocers for boxes
FF complete your inventory control using the attached
template. This will also help for insurace and quoting
purposes. Chances are you’ve accumulated more than
you realise
FF deal with unwanted items. Be brutal - think of it as a time
to cleanse. Sell good quality items on Ebay/garage sale or
give to charity. Dispose of the rest
3 weeks before move
Tasks MUST be completed by:
FF start packing. Be methodical (use inventory control
template) and make sure you write a contents description
on each box. Start with items you rarely use/will not miss
for next few weeks. Don’t overfill boxes (particularly large
ones) with heavy items.
FF disassemble furniture. All that IKEA flat pack furniture
can be a time suck. Tape all of the screws, hex keys etc to
each item ready for easy reassembly
FF gather valuables together. Keep important documents,
photos, jewellery, hard drive backups with you on
move day
2 weeks before move
Tasks MUST be completed by:
FF arrange for connection of services at your new house
including electricity, gas, internet, telephone & pay tv.
DIY electricity and gas online using one
form at www.bundl.com.au
FF connection/disconnection of water (VIC only).
FF organise removalists or truck hire for the big move. You
should now have a good estimate of items & boxes which
will allow you to obtain quotes. Get at least 3 quotes
FF storage required for excess belongings? Sell belongings or
organise storage if you really need to - get multiple quotes
last week before move
Tasks MUST be completed by:
FF send change of address notifications to relevant
organistions including employer, banks, medicare,
drivers licence, superannuation & insurance companies.
FF redirect mail using Australia Post online services
(www.auspost.com.au)
FF arrange home and contents insurance at new house
FF clean, clean, clean. Consider getting a professional in to
do the heavy lifting. Maybe get the carpets cleaned too?
FF organise disconnection of utilities at your old address
FF kids or pets? Arrange food, medication and entertainment
for moving day
FF defrost fridge two days prior to move
moving day!
FF keep change of clothes, toiletries and valuables box
with you
FF have one last look around for anything you’ve left behind
FF give all keys (including spares) to real estate or new owner
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Tip!
grab a calender
and work out your
date milestones first

2. Inventory Controlworth the effort
Room =
Item
Keep?
Box No Box Label
Box loaded
onto
truck?
Box
unloaded
at new
place?
No Yes
Sell Charity Discard
Room =
Item
Keep?
Box No Box Label
Box loaded
onto
truck?
Box
unloaded
at new
place?
No Yes
Sell Charity Discard
bundl.com.au