Confirm the date of your move
Book a hire van or Man &van from Icanhire of course
Tell your landlord the date of moving
Arrange a time for final inspection
Arrange parking dispensations
The most common mistake is to forget to book one at the destination
Arrange goods in transit insurance
This maybe covered but it is as well to double check as well as insurance to cover injury to your helpers
Book your helpers
If a helper is going to drive the rental van make sure they bring a licence
Start accumulating boxes from stores
Assemble the materials you will need for moving (boxes; tape; bubble wrap; blankets; ties for securing in the van; felt tip pens to clearly mark boxes)
Dispose of as much “junk” as possible
Start boxing non essentials up
Clearly mark boxes as to fragile and the contents
Start dismantling items into flat pack form
KEEP NUTS AND BOLTS AND ANY FIXINGS SAFE – quite often they are literally irreplaceable
Dig up any garden plants
Wrap the roots in plastic to avoid contaminating the van cling film is great!
Take down curtains and blinds
Book an electrician if needed for disconnections
Clear and defrost the fridge and freezer
Book a plumber if needed for disconnections
Anyone with whom you have an outstanding delivery
When disposing of old correspondence ensure it is shredded
Leaving personal information behind can help fraudsters
Tell everyone you are moving:
Who to inform
Done
Family
Friends
Milkman and newsagent
Colleges/ Schools
Doctor
Dentist
Optician and other health providers
Bank
Building Societies
Credit Card companies
Insurance companies
Cancel insurance cover in respect of cover from the date you vacate the property.