It’s the simple things that are the easiest to forget when move day is looming! We have created a pre-move check list to help you prepare for moving day.
This list is below and also available to download and print here.
1-2 weeks before your move:
- Discontinue your utilities and confirm an end date:
- Water
- Power
- Internet
- Newspaper/magazine delivery
- Other
- Reconnect your utilities at your new property and confirm a start date (if relevant)
- Notify your change of address to:
- Your bank
- Post office
- Insurance company
- Electoral role
- Doctor
Top Tip: NZ Post has a free service to quickly notify organisations about a change of address. Click here.
- Sort items to donate or dispose of and arrange for these items to be collected or dropped off
- Identify items to leave for the new owners and check they are on the chattels list
- Arrange for any brackets to be removed from the wall/s (if applicable)
- Send back your booking form to Retirement Moving and pay your current move costs
- Book any final services you require (such as exit cleaning, unpacking etc.)
24-48 hours before your move:
- Empty rubbish bins
- Empty and disconnect the washing machine/dryer/dishwasher
- Put aside items for your priority carton (important documentation, medication, TV remotes, PJs, cabinet keys etc.)
- Check the top of attics/wardrobes and outside to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything
- Empty your fridge/freezer
- Wash any outdoor items that will be moved
On move day:
- Complete a walk-through of your old property after the trucks have been loaded
- Ensure all goods have been removed
- Tighten all taps
- Turn off the water heater
- Read gas/electricity/water meters (take a photo for your records)
