6 WEEKS TO GO
1) Change Your Address With:
* Post Office
* Bank
* Magazine and News Paper Subscription
* Stores Where You Have Accounts
* Friends and Family
2) Find A Removal Company:
* Confirm The Following
* Date, Time and Cost
* Do They Provide Boxes
* Who Will Do The Packing
* That your Home Possessions Are Insured During The Move
3) Throw Away Or Donate Things You Will No Longer Be Needing.
4) Start Packing Things That You Won’t Be Needing For The Next 6 Weeks:
* Winter Clothes In Summer
* Spare Cutlery Or Crockery
5) Clearly Mark All Boxes With Breakables.
4 WEEKS TO GO
1) Arrange The Disconnection of Electricity and Telephone For The Day After The Move
2) Arrange The Connection Of The Electricity and Telephone For The Day Before Your Move
3) Arrange For The Cancellation Of Your Home Owners Insurance On Your Current Home
3 WEEKS TO GO
1) Update Your Household and Vehicle Insurance
2) Get Recommendation For Doctors and Dentists In Your New Area
2 WEEKS TO GO
1) Arrange For Armed Response In Your New Area
2) Get Spare Keys Back From Friends, Family or Neighbors
1 WEEK TO GO
1) Return All Borrowed Items
2) Drain Fuel From Heaters, Lamps and Lawn Mowers
3) Pack Everything In The Kitchen You Won’t Be Needing
4) Confirm With Movers
1 DAY TO GO
1) Defrost Fridge and Freezer
2) Empty Your Safe
3) Pack Your Last Personal and Kitchen Items
4) Set Aside Essential Items That You Will Need While Your Goods Are In Transit
DAY OF THE MOVE
1) Keep All Your Cash, Valuables and Keys To Your New Home On You
2) Turn Off All Electrical Appliances, Lights and Geysers
3) Note Final Water and Electrical Meter Readings
4) Check All Cupboards, Garage and Garden To Make Sure Nothing Is Left Behind.
5) Check Movers Inventory
6) Lock All Windows and Doors
7) Hand Over Keys To New Owner Or Agent
8) Be At Your New Home Before The Movers
MOVING IN
1) Check Items Against Inventory
2) Check For Damages Before Signing Moving Companies Receipt
3) Think Of Having Locks Changed On The Doors Of Your New Home
4) Read Water and Electricity Meters
5) Check That Alarm, Water and Electricity Is Working
6) Switch On Hot Water Geyser
Caution: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this article is correct, Realtors International Bothasig and Tableview will not be liable for any loss suffered by any person due to any error in the article.
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