Paramètres influençant le déroulement de la checklist

Depending on your area and lease type, notice periods can vary from 1 to 3 months. Make sure to check your contract.

Send a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to your landlord.

Mid-week moves are often cheaper if using professionals and have better truck availability.

Check if your company offers 'moving days' as a benefit.

Include: truck rental, boxes, agency fees, security deposit, potential double rent, etc.

Sell, donate, or recycle items you no longer need. Less volume means a cheaper and easier move!

Compare at least 3 quotes. Ask for a technical visit to estimate the exact volume.

Book early, especially for weekends and summer months. Ensure you have enough volume.

Confirm their availability and plan for food and drinks!

Request transfer certificates from the current school.

Use small boxes for heavy items (books) and large boxes for light items (linens).

Stock up on boxes, high-quality tape, and bubble wrap.

Books, out-of-season clothes, decorations, special occasion dishes.

Notify government agencies, banks, and subscriptions of your new address.

Ensure the new place is covered from the day you get the keys.

Set up electricity, gas, and water for the new home and schedule cancellations for the old one.

Check with the local council at both your old and new addresses for moving truck parking.

Keep screws and small parts in labeled bags taped to the furniture.

Keep them safe and out of the way on moving day.

Essential items: keys, documents, chargers, toiletries, snacks, and water.

Take photos of electricity, gas, and water meters at both locations.

Ensure the home is empty and clean before handing over the keys.

Moving House Checklist 📦

📅 3 Months Before: Planning & Admin

Pro tip: Check your notice period

Send your notice of departure

Set the moving date

Request time off

Set a moving budget

🚚 2 Months Before: Logistics & Decluttering

Go through your belongings

Request quotes from movers

Book a moving truck

Ask friends and family for help

Enroll children in the new school

📦 1 Month Before: Packing & Utilities

Pro tip: Don't overfill boxes

Get or buy moving boxes

Pack non-essential items

Update your address

Transfer home insurance

Manage utility contracts

⚡ 15 Days Before: The Final Stretch

Apply for parking permits

Disassemble bulky furniture

Arrange childcare/pet sitting

🚀 Moving Day

Pack a 'Survival Bag'

Take meter readings

Final walk-through and cleaning

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