REMEMBER TO CANCEL: Newspaper/milk delivery Telephone, internet, cable Gas, water, electricity -- arrange a final meter reading Tidy the yard Ensure chattels sold with property aren’t packed Disconnect appliances Disconnect TV aerial Return borrowed items Discard trash List important items for moving Advise removal company of dangerous goods Secure jewellery, money, documents Set aside items you need on moving day Pack each room and label Label if fragile Pot and pack plants if taking Talk with removal people Coordinate file forwarding between new and old schools FOR MOVING DAY: Boxes Packing tape, markers Furniture removal -- get quote and time Child care on moving day Pet arrangements Transit and fire insurance Shifting times ADDRESS CHANGE NOTICE: Bank, card companies Post office Elections registrar Vehicle registrar, license Tax department Insurance, finance Local council Police (if owning firearms) Friends, relatives Magazine subscriptions Doctor, dentist, accountant, lawyer DON’T FORGET: Clean the stove, defrost fridge DON’T... Put breakables in drawers Overload drawers Move netting, barbed wire, timber, wood etc without special arrangements Store perishable goods where they might be overlooked ARRANGE FOR: Solicitor to sign transfer documents Children enrolment in new school ORGANISE... Connect gas, electricity, telephone Newspaper delivery Internet and cable TV Water A WEEK BEFORE MOVING: Confirm dates, time and location for removal company Confirm move in/out with RE/MAX Aspire Say goodbye to neighbours LAST CHECK: Nothing left behind? Clothes at dry cleaners? No gear away from place? Disconnected utilities? Turned off water? Latched windows, doors? Keys with solicitor? AFTER IT’S OVER: Cut spare keys Make insurance claim if needed Teach children how to get to new school Enjoy your new home and keep in touch, we’d love to hear from you! MOVING OUT CHECKLIST 16
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