Moving Checklist
Here is a list of things that you may need to do before moving day:
2-4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING DAY
- ask at least three removal companies for a quote – we can recommend some if you like
- arrange mail-forwarding with Royal Mail
- if you need hotel accommodation during your move, book it well in advance
THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS – change of address
Here are some of the organisations you may need to think about:
● utilities – take meter readings on the last day
○ gas
○ electricity
○ telephone
○ water
● mobile phone company
● council tax office
● TV licensing (www.tvlicensing.co.uk)
● driving licence – complete the form on the back of your paper part of your licence
● vehicle keeper details – complete the relevant section on your V5 document
● insurance companies
○ motor
○ life, critical illness, health
○ house & contents
○ pet
● medical
○ dentist
○ doctor
○ optician
○ vet
○ other_____________
○ Other_____________
● employer
● bank/s or building societies and credit card companies
● Inland Revenue (www.hmrc.gov)
● any schools
● charity subscriptions
● cancel any newsagent or milk deliveries
● your friends and family
● other _____________
● other _____________
● other _____________
AND DON’T FORGET…
to pack separately anything you’ll need quick access to – clothing, medicines, toiletries, paperwork, mobile phone charger
to pack a snack box of food, milk, tea bags and drinks for moving day – very important!
and finally, if you didn’t like our service, tell us; if you did, tell your friends!
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