"Get organised"
Here are three checklists created to assist you in getting there. Good Luck!

Before You Move

Discontinue:

• Gas
• Electricity
• Water
  (Inform the relevant authority at least 48 hours in advanced - meter to be read).

Cancel:

• Milk
• Bread
• Newspapers

Redirect:

• Mail (Any post office can give you a form to arrange this).
• Telephones (Cancel and re-connect if moving to a different area).

Advise people of your new address:
Go through your address book and send out change of address cards. Your local instant printer or post office should be able to supply these at a low cost, please add or just click here to order free of charge from our office.

• Friends
  
• Relatives
  
• Clubs
  
• Doctor
  
• Dentist
  
• Groups
  
• Others:

Notify

• Banks
  
• Accountant
  
• Solicitor
• Tax Office
  
• RTA (Driver's licenses and registrations)
  
• Electoral Commission
  
• Insurance Companies
  
• Credit Card Companies

• Book the Removalist
• Arrange insurance for goods in transit
• Prepare floor plan of new house and number rooms
• Pack jewellery and valuables and lodge in a safe deposit box or arrange a special carrier
• Pack fragile items yourself
• Mark each carton with the room for which it's intended
• Mark items to be handled with special care
• Clearly mark any item to be stored
• Carefully dispose of flammable, poisonous or dangerous substances
• Dispose of rubbish or unwanted possessions
• Water the garden
• Remove food and defrost freezer/fridge

When Moving

• Fit and tighten lids and covers to bottles and containers, then pack carefully
• Pack "emergency rations"

• Electricity Keys n' things:
• Check all cupboards, storerooms, attics, basements and under the house
• Lock up securely
• Give keys to agent or new owner.
• Clean up - leave it as you'd like to find it

Moving In

• Have the carpet steam cleaned
• Plan - Where does everything go?
• Clean cupboards - especially for food and clothes
• Any urgent repairs - broken windows, lights, roof leaks?
• Time since last redecoration?
• Arrange for things to happen - on the day you move in:
• Electricity
  • Gas
  • Water
  • Telephone
  • House and contents insurance
• Change locks?
• Improve security for insurance requirements?
• When you're ready - organise yourself.

• Milk delivery
• Bread delivery
• Newspaper delivery
• Clean the whole house thoroughly. After all you're making a fresh start - you want everything to be spotless.
• Say hello to the neighbours

ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME