Moving house checklist
From packing up your belongings, to handling any last-minute utilities, the jobs can seem endless when moving. But that’s where a moving house checklist can help you keep on track.
Key takeaways
- Split your tasks into smaller moving checklists to make the process less stressful.
- Start by telling your landlord, contacting your utility providers and booking a removals company if needed.
- As you get closer to your move, you can then focus on other things like packing, setting up your new council tax and redirecting your mail.
- make sure you wrap breakables carefully and label heavy boxes
- label each box with what room it should go in when you unpack
- set aside an hour a day. Just pack one room at a time and you’ll soon have it done
- make sure you have a van, or a removal company booked.
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The kitchen ranks as one of the hardest rooms to pack when moving. It includes large, bulky appliances that can be hard to transport, as well as delicate items like mugs, plates and glassware. You might need to spend time wrapping individual items so they don’t break and get extra help with transporting heavy white goods.
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Common moving mistakes usually come down to leaving everything until the last minute. So, to avoid making a mistake, you should try to spread out your tasks, prioritise them and give yourself enough time to get everything done.
Other mistakes include trying to do everything on your own, poor packing and no planning. Leaving things behind in the last home is also common.
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You don’t have to tip your removal company, but some people choose to do so - especially if the removal company went above and beyond. You could show your appreciation in other ways instead, such as a glowing Trustpilot review.
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