A house move has roughly 130 distinct tasks. Spread them across 8 weeks and it's manageable. Cram them into the last fortnight and it's chaos.
8 weeks before
- Get 3 removal quotes
- Start declutter — one room per weekend
- Confirm school catchment for the new address
6 weeks
- Book your removals firm
- Notify landlord (if renting) or instruct solicitor (if buying)
- Order packing materials
4 weeks
- Notify utilities — gas, electric, water, broadband
- Update council tax with both councils
- Redirect mail with Royal Mail
2 weeks
- Pack non-essentials
- Confirm completion date with everyone in the chain
- Defrost freezer 48h before
1 week
- Take meter readings
- Pack a "first-night" box
- Confirm parking at both addresses
Move day
- Final meter reads
- Hand over keys
- Photograph empty rooms
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