Moving house

Your essential checklist

If you are moving house, it is important to inform the relevant people of your departure.

Financial

Banks and Building Societies
Council Tax
Credit card companies
Loan companies
Store cards
HP companies
Pensions and investments
National Insurance

Services & Utilities

Water
Gas
Electricity
Telephone - home and mobile
Cable/satellite and internet providers
Rental companies
Royal Mail
TV Licensing

Motoring

DVLA
Vehicle registration
Garage/breakdown services

Insurance

Health and medical
Building and contents
Car
Life

Other

Friends and family
Benefit Agencies
Electoral roll
Gym and other memberships
School/College/University
Employer
Subscriptions/Publications
Loyalty/reward cards

Health

Doctor/Hospital
Dentist
Optician
Vet

• Run down your fridge/freezer and ensure it is dry.
• Dispose of/sell any unwanted furniture etc and dispose of any rubbish.
• Self assembly furniture should be dismantled and flat packed.
• Check instructions for moving domestic appliances.
• Empty all fuel containers including motor mowers, motorcycles, heaters, BBQ's etc
• Empty any items containing liquids such as carpet cleaners.
• Remember to check lofts/attics/sheds/garages/behind doors.
• Mark on the outside of each box which room it is to go in.
• Organise suitable travel arrangements for any pets.
• Pack jewellery, legal documents etc and carry separately.
• Take meter readings before you leave the old property and on arrival at the new property.
• Remember to switch off electricity.
• Inform authorities if parking restrictions are in force.
• Check keys are available for your new home and leave old keys with estate agent.
• Pack a bag with essentials i.e. scissors, light bulb, loo roll, towel, pen, screwdriver.

And, finally...
don't forget the kettle, tea and biscuits.