To ease the process of moving home, we have compiled a list of things that need to be done, when they need to be done, and a list of useful contacts. We have also provided a checklist template for you to print out. This will enable you to keep track of who you have told about your move.

• If you have not already done so, investigate removal companies and hire a reputable one.
• Fix the removal date at this point, avoiding busy Bank Holiday weekends and school holidays.
• Arrange insurance with the removal company, if they offer it, and storage if you need it.
• Many removal firms will provide large boxes for packing items in. Get them to drop some off.
• You will need more boxes than you initially think!
• Make any travel plans, particularly if you are moving any great distance.
• Book accommodation if you need it.
• Notify all those requiring any notice of your move, landlords for example.
• Telephone, gas, electricity and water meters will need to be read, organise this now.
• Don't forget to tell your employer if you need to take time off for the move.
• Start on clearing out anything you are not taking with you. Check for valuable 'rubbish'!

• Get your mail redirected. The Post Office can arrange this for you.
• Do you need someone to take charge of children and pets during the move? Arrange it now.
• Pack all non-essential items and clothing. Mark the boxes with the room they are to go in.
• Let your Local Authority know that you are moving.

• Cancel things like the newspaper and milk deliveries.
• Ring the removal firm and confirm the arrangements.
• Let the neighbours know what is happening.
• Do you need traffic cones to be delivered by the Police?
• The cones can secure a parking space for the van on the day, arrange now if needed.
• Are you taking any items from the garden?

• Finish packing essentials.
• Ring the removal firm and confirm the arrangements.
• Clean the house, ready for the new occupants.
• Put sets of fresh linen on the beds, you will see why later!
• Defrost any fridges and freezers.
• If travelling any distance, carry any phone numbers needed for emergencies.
• Make these numbers part of an emergency kit.
• Do a final walk round, opening cupboards and checking the loft for forgotten items.

• Disconnect the cooker and any other remaining appliances
• Strip the beds, packing the linen carefully, and in separate, easy to find boxes.
• Clean the house, ready for the new occupants.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Do one last check.
• Do you have the keys to your new home?

• Let older children organise their own rooms.
• Keep younger children in one room with plenty of toys and treats.
• Make the beds using the (nearly) fresh bed linen.
• Keep pets indoors, in a quiet room with some familiar bedding. Supervise them when outside.
• Relax, you've done it!

To make your move less stressful, we have compiled a list of things you need to do from one month before your moving date.

We have put together some useful website links covering utilities, transport, local councils, education, health, libraries and policing in our region. Simply look up the information you need.

It is always useful to keep a checklist and contact information for the people you need to inform about your move out and move in. Print out our checklist and fill it in to make this easier for you.

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