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The following list can be a helpful reminder of the people
and organizations you should notify, as well as a place to
keep your notes and new numbers during this stressful time.
12 weeks before you move, have
you.... Received an estimate and chosen your mover?
Sorted through basement, loft and garage? Resolved what to
do with prohibited items? Decided whether or not you are taking
your car?
10 weeks before your move, have
you.... Disposed of the things you don't want to take?
8 weeks before you move, have
you.... Started to prepare your mailing list of people
who need your change of address? Notified banks, savings accounts,
credit card companies, magazine subscriptions? Started to
round up passports, birth/marriage certificates and other
family documentation? Applied for any necessary visas? Checked
that electrical products will work in your new home?
6 weeks before you move, have
you.... Separated favorite toys? Made sure your pet's
vaccinations are up to date? Arranged for mail to be forwarded?
Decided whether or not to buy any new household goods?
4 weeks before you move, have
you.... Decided which clothes travel with you? Started
to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture? Agreed on an
insurance value and terms with your mover? Made arrangements
of connection of services at your new home? Returned library
books? Canceled milk, newspapers, subscriptions? Found new
homes for your plants or arranged for transportation?
7 days before your move, have
you.... Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer? Planned
simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances? Separated
luggage items you need for personal travel? Cleaned garden
tools, bicycles and any other gardening equipment? Emptied
the tanks of powered tools such as mowers? Checked that you
have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure
you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at
destination? Collected travelers checks or local currency?
Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving
day?
Moving day.
Relax
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