Planning
will enable you to make a smoother transition to your new location. These guidelines will
assist you. Go HERE
for a version you can print out and use in the lead-up to your move.
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Notify friends, family and companies of change of address |
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Accountant, bank-transfer accounts, clubs, gas, electricity, insurance,
telecommunications, subscriptions, Council, obtain Doctor & school records, vet,
dentist, etc |
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Organise goods for disposal/garage sale |
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Book Whybirds Removals & organise insurance |
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Start file on move |
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Check house, attics, under house, garden, sheds etc for goods to be taken |
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Make travel arrangements, or if driving ensure car in top condition |
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Postal redirection |
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Contact electoral office
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Finalise Whybirds Removals' pick-up date, complete paperwork |
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Request packing cartons if required and start packing, label each carton with
room and content |
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Arrange method of payment with Whybirds Removals |
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Arrange for pet shipment |
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Confirm travel plans |
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Collect loaned goods, return borrowed items |
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Collect dry cleaning |
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Organise disconnection of services to house |
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Organise connection of services to new home |
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Ensure loose items on boats or trailers are packed away securely
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Dispose of old medicines and flammable items |
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Pack cases |
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Arrange for curtains, rods, shelves TV antenna to be dismantled |
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Arrange babysitter for moving day |
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Arrange cleaner for new home, and move out day in your current home, closets
shelves and floors |
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Transporting car to new location, finalise arrangements |
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If possible obtain street directory to new home location |
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Cancel any deliveries |
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Drain gas /petrol from various containers |
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Remove batteries from devices
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Empty and defrost fridge, dispose of food |
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Leave out utensils and food for meals next day |
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Finish packing, ensure valuables are with you and travel documents |
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If Whybirds Removals are packing your goods they will be there |
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Leave forwarding details for landlord/new tenant |
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Notify police/neighbours should house be vacant for longer term
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Be present to instruct Whybirds Removals |
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Collect house keys and store in safe place |
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Check constantly that all has been packed |
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Check and sign inventory |
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Turn off lights, taps and lock house
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Confirm delivery details, contact numbers with Whybirds Removals |
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Do walkthrough inspection of new home, especially if renting |
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Be present when unloading and placement of furniture to happen |
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Check for damage or missing items |
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Check electricity and other services are connected |
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Ensure hot water and power are on
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