Moving Checklist

Start here!

• Decide on moving date
• Call MetroMovers and book your move date
• Order delivery of packing supplies from MetroMovers

Notify change of address to:

• Telephone/mobile
• Internet
• Electricity/gas
• TV cable
• Water
• Home security
• Insurance
• Banks and financial
• companies
• Vets/pets
• Council
• Motor registration
• Drivers licence
• Electoral role
• Redirect mail Australia Post
• Memberships & subscriptions
• Friends and relatives

Prior to moving day

• Start packing!
• Sort and discard or donate unwanted items. Consider garage sale or the Salvos.
• Clearly mark all fragile boxes and consolidate to one area
• Separate and label all items needed on moving day e.g. keys medicines toiletries
• Start reducing food in fridge and pantry
• Confirm parking/elevator booking for the day
• Confirm property settlement times
• Notify your neighbours of your move date
   

Day before move day

• Disconnect washing machine and let hoses drain
• Disconnect BBQ gas bottle
• Prepare other appliances for removal
• Empty fridge & freezer contents into cooler box or esky
• All small items packed into boxes
• Check parking for removals truck

For a printable version of this checklist please click here to download PDF