Moving checklist: before, during and after
Most moving stress comes from things being left until the last minute. Spread it out over stages instead, and moving day itself becomes the easy part.
2–4 weeks before
Get your quote and lock in a date
Book your removalist early, especially around the end of the month when demand is highest.
Declutter before you pack
Sell, donate or dispose of anything you're not taking. It's less to pack, less to carry, and often less to pay for.
Start with the rooms you use least
Spare rooms, garages and storage areas can be packed weeks out without disrupting daily life.
The week of the move
Pack your "Open Me First" box
Toiletries, chargers, a change of clothes and basic kitchen items for the first night.
Label every box by room
Colour-code by destination room so boxes go straight where they belong on arrival.
Confirm access at both addresses
Stairs, lifts, parking distance — let your removalist know so the day runs on time.
Moving day
Do a final walkthrough
Check every room, cupboard and drawer before the truck leaves.
Keep essentials and valuables with you
Documents, medication and anything irreplaceable should travel with you, not in the truck.
After the move
Unpack priority rooms first
Kitchen and bedroom first — the rest can wait.
Update your address
Bank, employer, subscriptions and mail redirection.
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