12 weeks before you move, have you ….
Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note.
Sort through basement, loft and garage.
Resolve what to do with prohibited items.
Make proper provision for pets.
Decide whether or not you are taking your car.

10 weeks before your move, have you ….
Dispose of the things you don’t want to take.

8 weeks before you move, have you …
Start to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address.
Notify banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase and rental companies.
Start to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates and other family documentation?
Apply for any necessary visas.
Check that electrical goods will work in your new home.

6 weeks before you move, have you …
Separate favorite toys.
Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date.
Arrange for mail to be forwarded.
Decide whether or not to buy any new household goods - check tax refunds.

4 weeks before you move, have you …
Decide which clothes travel with you.
Start to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture.
Agree an insurance value and terms with your mover.
Make arrangements of connection of services at your new home.
Return library books.
Cancel milk, newspapers, subscriptions.
Find new homes for your plants.

7 days before your move, have you …
Defrost the refrigerator/freezer
Plan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
Separate luggage items you need for personal travel.
Clean garden tools, bicycles and any other gardening equipment.
Empty the tanks of powered tools such as mowers.
Check you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination.
Collect travelers checks or local currency.
Arrange for someone to look after the children on moving day.

Moving day.
Relax