Welcome to our Moving House Checklist! Moving can be a stressful time, but with a bit of planning, it can go smoothly.
Here’s your step-by-step guide to ensure nothing gets overlooked.
Eight Weeks Before Moving
Declutter: Sort out items to sell, donate, or dispose of.
Quotes: Get estimates from removal companies and book your preferred choice.
Six Weeks Before Moving
Confirm Dates: Finalise your moving date with all parties involved.
Inventory List: Create a list of your what you have and what you’ll need for your new home.
Packing Supplies: Purchase boxes, tape, and other packing materials.
Four Weeks Before Moving
Start Packing: Begin packing non-essential items.
Insurance: Check your home insurance covers your move and new property.
Re-direct Post: Look into setting up a re-direct for your post from the date you move into your new home.
Check in with Mortgage Advisor: Don’t forget to keep in touch with your mortgage advisor with expected completion dates and any issues that may affect your mortgage agreement.
Two Weeks Before Moving
Utilities: Speak to utility companies to discuss the disconnection and reconnection of utilities (gas, electric, water).
Defrost Freezer: If moving your fridge/freezer, start to empty and defrost it.
Pet/Child Care: Arrange care for pets and children on moving day.
One Week Before Moving
Essential Box: Pack a box with essentials for the first few days (toiletries, clothes, kettle, snacks, charging cables).
Confirm Details: Reconfirm arrangements with your removal company.
Clean: Clean your current property or arrange for a cleaning service.
Day Before Moving
Final Packing: Pack remaining items and ensure everything is labelled.
Documents: Keep important documents (passports, mortgage & solicitor papers) in a safe place.
Keys: Ensure you have all keys for your property ready to hand over.
Moving Day
Meter Readings: Take final meter readings for utilities.
Supervise: Be present to oversee the removal process.
Check: Do a final check of your old property to ensure nothing is left behind, especially in the loft, garage or shed.
After the Move
Unpack Essentials: Start with your essential box.
Change Address: Start notifying important contacts (banks, DVLA, HMRC, Utility Companies etc.).
Register: Set up your new address for the electoral roll and local GP.
Relax: Take some time to relax and enjoy your new home!
Extra Tips
Label Boxes: Clearly label boxes with their contents and intended room.
Stay Organised: Keep all important moving documents in a single folder.
Take Breaks: Moving is hard work; remember to take regular breaks, stay hydrated and don’t let yourself get hangry!
Moving house is a big step, but with this checklist, you can tackle it with confidence. If you have any questions about your mortgage during any time of this process, feel free to reach out to us.
We can help you with your initial Agreement in Principle (AIP), a mortgage application, mortgage porting and protection products. Just contact one of our friendly advisors who would be happy to have a chat and help guide you through it all.