Moving home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Between packing boxes, updating addresses, and arranging movers, it’s easy to forget something important. To make your move stress-free, we’ve created the ultimate step-by-step checklist to guide you from the moment you start planning to the day you get your keys.
4 Weeks Before Moving
- Confirm your move date with your estate agent or landlord.
- Book your removals company (or van hire if doing it yourself).
- Sort and declutter — decide what to sell, donate, or recycle.
- Start packing non-essentials like seasonal clothes, books, and décor.
- Notify schools, work, and childcare providers of your upcoming move.
2 Weeks Before Moving
- Arrange utilities for your new home (gas, electricity, water, internet).
- Settle outstanding bills at your current property.
- Redirect your post
- Update your address with banks, GP, insurance providers, and subscriptions.
- Pack fragile items carefully and label boxes by room.
1 Week Before Moving
- Pack a “moving day essentials” box with toiletries, chargers, snacks, kettle, cups, and bedding.
- Dismantle larger furniture (beds, wardrobes, tables).
- Defrost the freezer and use up food from the fridge/freezer.
- Double-check arrangements with your movers.
- Confirm key collection time with your agent.
Moving Day
- Take final meter readings (gas, water, electricity) and photograph them.
- Check each room before leaving — don’t forget lofts, sheds, and cupboards!
- Hand over keys to your landlord/agent
- Supervise the unloading at your new home
- Unpack essentials first — like bedding, toiletries, and kitchen basics.
First Week in Your New Home
- Update your voter registration and driving licence with your new address.
- Introduce yourself to the neighbours — a small hello goes a long way.
- Test smoke alarms and security systems.
- Explore your local area — find the nearest shops, schools, and transport links.
- Celebrate your move — you’ve earned it!
Moving doesn’t have to be stressful if you’re organised and prepared. With this checklist, you’ll have everything covered—from the first packed box to the moment you open the front door to your new home.
