Moving Checklist

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People To Advise

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The Post Office – for mail redirection

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Telephone Service Provider

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Internet Service Provider

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Electricity Authority

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Gas Authority

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Water Supply Authority

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The Bank / Building Society – transfer your accounts

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The Taxation Department

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The Electoral Authority

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Insurance companies – car, house, property etc

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Motor Registration Authority – License and Registration

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Health Insurance Fund

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Finance Company

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Clubs – social, sporting etc

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Cancel / change magazine subscriptions, book club, wine club etc

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Doctor – arrange for records to be transferred

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Dentist – arrange for records to be transferred

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School – arrange for records to be transferred

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Solicitor

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Church

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Newsagent – discountinue newspaper / magazine deliveries

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Library – don’t forget to return borrowed books

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Superannuation Fund

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Medicare

Things you can do ahead of time

 

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Backup your computer hard disk. Ensure printer, scanner etc is prepared for transport. Seek manufactures advise if you are unsure.

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Drain waterbeds ready for transport. If special tools are required, disassemble the bed frame ready for transport.

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Dismantle all prefabricated furniture ready for transport, particularly computer desks, we know its a pain, but they don’t travel very well at all. Place nails, screws etc in a clearly marked, sealed envelope.

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Dispose of all flammable goods and prohibited items.

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Seek advice from the manufacturers of your washing machine, fridge, freezer and other appliances, as to whether they require attention prior to transportation.

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Sell or dispose of any furniture that you are not taking with you.

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Collect your family’s dental and medical records.

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If renting, advise your landlord as soon as possible.

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If you are doing all or part of your own packing, obtain cartons and allow plenty of time for this task.

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Take time to accurately calculate your insurance value and complete your Insurance Declaration Form.

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Disassembly any built-in fixtures and fitting, ready for transport.

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Disassemble outdoor items i.e. sing sets, cubby house etc and place all bolts, screws in an envelope for safekeeping.

The day before your move

 

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Drain fuel from appliances such as lawn mowers and whipper-snippers.

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Empty, defrost and thoroughly towel dry your fridge and freezer. Quickly wipe over the inside using vanilla essence, this will assist in the prevention of odours.

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Drain washing machine hoses and leave to dry overnight.

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If packing yourself, ensure all cartons are packed, sealed and clearly labelled ready for collection.

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Keep all valuable jewellery, passports, important documentation, money, tickets etc, with you, as this cannot travel with us and cannot be insured.

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Have your pets ready for collection. Remember to send a familiar toy along for company and reassurance during the trip.

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Empty and hose all rubbish bins and compost bins.

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Confirm all accommodation and travel arrangements.

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If paying for the removal yourself, we accept credit card, Visa, Mastercard and AMEX.

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Ensure any gas cylinders have been emptied and certified by an authorised gas cylinder test station.

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Disconnect stereo system and computer equipment. Tape all wires and leads together. Remember to secure the arm of your turntable and remove all CDs and tapes prior to transport.

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Please arrange to be at your home on both packing and uplift days. If you cannot attend, please have someone you trust to attend and act as your representative.