- Before you do anything constructive it is advisable that you confirm your scheduled date with the movers.
- Always have a second date ready if the weather doesn’t allow you to move on that specific date. Get a second date from the movers and see if you can book that date as well if there is no costs involved.
- Spring cleaning is a good thing at this time and if there is too much clutter to clean, it is time for a garage sale or donation to a charity. This will reduce the workload a bit.
- Packaging is necessary, so go to big shopping malls and start tracking down some good packaging. Normally management will have a storage place for them which will make your work much easier.
- It’s also time to start making some kind of code you can use on the boxes so you can trace them at its destination. A good example is by using the first letters of a room and then adding a number for the amount of boxes you used for that room.
(Main bedroom , MB1) - Make travel arrangements for your animals.
- Make sure that you store any important documents in a save place, like your bills and testaments. Normally let these documents travel with you instead of a box hidden somewhere on the truck
- Arrange for some help getting ready. Friends and family will most likely be able to assist you during the process but normally a barrel of Kentucky Fried Chicken will help with the process.
- Finalize estate agent paperwork and needs.
- Arrange that the kids will have instant access to school and for those who haven’t done so it is important to register your child at the school he/she will be attending.
- Change your address with banks, post office and any important institutes that rely on an address to contact you.
- It is very important to make sure that the pets are catered for. If you need help in this the SPCA will be more than willing to assist.
- When you start packing it is always best to start with breakable items and then store them in a save place.
- Make sure that your utilities are enabled at your new place. This includes telephone, gas and cable TV.
- Decide on what you will be packing first. I suggest doing the breakable items yourself before letting your helpers do the rest.
- You should consider donating your plants to friends and family or plant them back into the garden, if you feel like it.
- Make sure that your internet is disconnected and your pc is in a save place, and if you feel it must be done, backing up your drive is a good option at this stage.
- Drain the fuel out of your lawnmowers and edge cutters before you move them. Try and avoid moving chemicals in a truck as well. Get rid of it if possible.
- Cancel subscriptions, like newspapers, to your present location or change them to the new address.
- If you were involved in outside activities make sure lockers are cleaned out and key returned to the institute.
- Mark all boxes that are fragile clearly and also try to give instructions on a box if it is needed.
- It is time to verify if there is proper insurance on your furniture during a move.
- When packing makes sure that you don’t hide items that you will be using at your new location and the night before you leave. Normally toothbrushes and even a kettle should be made easy accessible.
- When you reach your new place make sure that you prepare your bedroom first as you will definitely need it
Good Luck in your moving experience!