House Shifting Checklist: What to Do Before Moving Day

A well-planned move is a calmer move. Start early, break the work into small tasks and you will avoid most last-minute stress.

Two weeks before

• Decide what to keep, donate or discard. Moving less costs less.
• Book your packers and movers and confirm the date.
• Collect important documents in one bag that travels with you.
• Arrange transfer of electricity, gas and internet connections.

One week before

• Start packing rooms you rarely use.
• Label every box with its room and contents.
• Keep valuables, jewellery and chargers with you, not in the truck.

Moving day

Be present when the team arrives. Walk through the house together, point out fragile items and keep a list of what is loaded. At the new home, check that every box has arrived before the vehicle leaves.

If you would rather not handle all this yourself, our team can manage packing, loading, transport and unpacking for you.