Homeownership Checklist- What to Do Before Moving Into Your First Home

Moving to a new apartment is a significant transition that requires meticulous planning and organisation. To ensure a smooth relocation, follow this comprehensive checklist tailored for every stage of your move.

1 Month Before Moving Day

• Key Pickup and Moving Date:
  • Confirm key pickup details 
  • Organise your moving date based on key availability.
• Removalist Research:
  • Obtain quotes from different removalist companies.
  • Inquire about their availability and services.
• Additional Services:
  • Explore quotes for packers, unpackers and removalists' insurance.
  • Consider quotes for local or mobile self-storage facilities.
• Cleaning Services:
  • Get quotes for move-in and move-out cleaning services.
  • Plan furniture floor arrangements in your new apartment.
• Box and Packing Supplies:
  • Purchase moving boxes and supplies from moving companies, local storage facilities or home improvement stores like Bunnings.
• Belongings Sorting:
  • Sort your belongings into categories: keep, sell, donate or dispose.
• Unwanted Furniture:
  • Arrange furniture collection with local charity shops or online platforms.
  • Consider platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree or eBay for selling or giving away items.
• Building Manager Consultation:
  • Speak to your building manager about the move-in and move-out processes.

2-4 Weeks Before Moving Day

• Booking Services:
  • Secure removalists, packers and cleaners for your preferred moving date.
  • Book the lift with the building manager and organise truck parking.

• Insurance and Utility Updates:
  • Arrange removalists' insurance.
  • Update your residential address for various services and utilities.
• Utility Connections:
  • Get quotes and organise connections for utilities such as telephone, internet, gas, electricity, pay TV and water.
• Children and Pet Plans:
  • Plan for your children and pets on moving day.
  • Organise time off work for moving day.
• Address Update:
  • Inform friends and family about your new residential address.
• Packing Progress:
  • Continue packing items you won't need immediately.
  • Pack important documents and valuables separately.

1 Week Before Moving Day

• Mail Redirection:
  • Organise mail redirection with the postal service.
  • Redirect regular deliveries or subscription services.
• Essentials Box:
  • Pack a moving essentials box for the first nights in your new home.
• Final Details:
  • Provide last-minute details to your moving company.
  • Dismantle furniture not needed until after the move.
  • Water your plants for the last time.

Day of the Move

• Essentials Ready:
  • Keep your essentials and important documents box aside or in your car.
  • Conduct a thorough check of all rooms to ensure nothing is forgotten.
• Pre-Move Preparations:
  • Close all doors and windows.
  • Turn off power at the switchboard.
• Key Return:
  • Return keys, including spares, to the real estate agent.

By following this comprehensive checklist, you'll be well-prepared for a successful move into your new apartment. A well-organised relocation ensures a smooth transition, allowing you to settle into your new home effortlessly.

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