We'll get you home
| 7-8 Weeks | |
| Print off this list | |
| Create a rough budget for your move | |
| List of items to donate & drop to your Local Charity Bin | |
| Donate old towels & blankets to your local Vet or Animal Shelter | |
| List of items to sell (with a backup plan to donate if they do not sell) - be realistic with pricing and allow time for items to be collected | |
| Find moving supplies on Facebook Marketplace | |
| Purchase new packing materials, tape gun, tape, stanley knife, coloured marking pen | |
| Pack smart with these Packing Hacks | |
| Start packing and stacking your boxes in one area | |
| Ensure you have Gas & Electricity Connect or Transfer Your Utilities | |
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Check your internet options & Connect Your Internet |
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| 4-6 Weeks | |
| Take inventory of what needs moving. Do you have any oversized items? Was anything built inside your home (think flatpack constructions) | |
| Book a removalist, truck hire or confirm your moving team (family & friends) | |
| Arrange time off work, make plans for your kids and pets on the day | |
| Create a moving motivation playlist or Listen Here | |
| Start running down your pantry & freezer - get creative with those canned goods - Inspo Recipes Here | |
| Understand your cleaning requirements & book a cleaner | |
| 1 Week | |
| Place an online order from the supermarket to deliver your perishable items | |
| Check-in with your removalist & cleaner or confirm final times and requirements | |
| Check items that cannot be moved legally by a removalist under the Australian Dangerous Good Code | |
| 1 Day | |
| Disassemble any furniture & move all packed boxes into one area to save time | |
| Finalise pickup and drop off of keys | |
| Pack your Essentials Box | |
| Disconnect your fridge/freezer to defrost and transfer any items to an esky | |
| Disconnect your washing machine & large appliances | |
| Take a photo of your electrical appliances connections before unplugging them | |
| Remove globes from lamps | |
| Secure that car space | |
| Set your alarm & go to bed early | |
| Moving Day | |
| Deep breaths - you got this! | |
| Add final items to your Essentials Box (remote controls & chargers) and pack it in your car | |
| Say Hi! to your removalists and direct them where necessary | |
| Prioritise setting your beds up, fridge plugged in & unpacking your essentials box | |
| Order pizza from your new local & check your address is visible | |
| Post Move | |
| Perform a safety check on your new home for kids, pets and yourself | |
| Final inspection and handover of properties | |
| Have a lockout plan (new keys cut or lockbox) | |
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It is a legal requirement to change your address. Follow the links to ensure you do not miss anything - Update your Address |
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| Organise your house-warming | |
| Get out and about in your new neighbourhood! | |
| Recommend BeMoved to your family & friends 🧡 |
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