Check List

Below is a Check List (Pre Move Planner) we have put together to help you organize and plan your move. You can download a printable version here - Ausmove-CheckList.pdf.

4 weeks before you move:

• Ensure passports, visas and any travel bookings are finalized.
• Contact Post office and request change of address forms for redirection of mail.
• Contact your doctors, dentist, schools and request all records be sent out to you.
  (Tip: Ask Doctors and Dentists for referrals to reputable Health professionals in your new location).
• If you havent already started, now would be a good time to start discarding unwanted items. You may want to consider having placing an ad for a garage sale.
• Advise your bank and credit card companies to arrange transfer of funds and/or termination of your account.
• Notify the following departments/groups letting them know of your move
  - Department of Inland Revenue (I.R.D)
  - Electoral Registrar
  - Your local council
  - Police Department if you hold firearms licence
  - Your solicitors
  - Your church or clubs you belong too
  - Publications to which you subscribe (cancel or transfer subscription)
  - Friends or Family
• Confirm your removal date with Ausmove. And any other aspects of your move packing, storage, insurance, documentation, your pets etc.

2 weeks before you move:

• Ensure to discontinue the following:
  - Milk/bread delivery
  - Newspaper delivery
  - Telephone – final reading also
  - Gas and electricity
  - Water services
• If your plants won't survive relocation give them away to friends or neighbours.
• Organise someone to look after your children and pets on the day of the move.
• Return all items burrowed and collect items on loan.
• Arrange for the cancellation of services such as electricity, gas, phone and internet.
• Arrange for disposal of anything not sold at your moving sale.
  Dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as inflammable liquids.
• Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand.
• Assemble a file folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home.
• Take animals to vet for immunization if necessary.
• Arrange travelers cheques.
• Personal accident and medical insurance arranged.
• Inoculations for yourself and family done.
• Power of Attorney arranged.
• International drivers licence arranged.
• Collect any laundry from drycleaners.
• Remove all food from the refrigerator, and defrost the freezer.
• Disconnect electrical appliances.
• Empty the fuel and oil from mowers.
• Empty gas bottles.
• Clean out medicine cabinet and dispose in a safe way. I.e. via the chemist – unwanted medicines.
• Have your T.V. aerial taken down and dismantled.
• Anchor the drum of the automatic washing machine – please consult your local appliance dealer.
• Arrange an easy meal for moving day with disposable utensils, or eat out.
• Disposal of, or arrange with Ausmove to store unwanted furniture.
• Return any borrowed items and garden tools
• Set aside jewelry, money, valuable documents, travel documents, stamp collection, to take in your possession. Don't forget to books and games for the children.
• Lock up pets if required
• Arrange for someone to mind the children on move day

On move day

• Be sure someone is at the old house to answer questions.
• Anything left behind, check prior to Ausmove leaving the garage, under the house or in unused cupboards?
• No clothes at the dry cleaners, goods at repairers
• Keys surrendered
• Has your new house  been cleaned prior to moving in – its easier to do when its empty Ausmove can arrange this if required.

Handy Hints

• Ensure fridge/freezer cleaned – wipe out using a damp cloth with vanilla essence, blow dry especially corners, put silica gel into fresh a compartment or four to five tea bags which will soak up any moisture and will ensure it won’t go mouldy.
• Don’t place breakables, liquids or heavy items in drawers
• Avoid overloading drawers with linen etc, and don’t forget to check that all items have been moved.