The Complete Moving House Checklist

4-6 Weeks Before

• Notify your current landlord or mortgage provider if applicable
• Get quotes from removal companies and book your date
• Start using up food from the freezer and cupboards
• Begin decluttering room by room — donate, sell or dispose of anything you won't take

2-3 Weeks Before

• Notify utility providers (energy, water, broadband) of your move date
• Redirect your post with Royal Mail
• Update your address with your bank, GP, DVLA and any subscriptions
• Start collecting boxes and packing materials

The Week Before

• Confirm final details with your removal company: access, parking, timings
• Begin packing non-essential rooms first
• Label every box clearly with its destination room and contents
• Set aside an "essentials box" — chargers, medication, toiletries, kettle, snacks

Moving Day

• Do a final walk-through of every room, including lofts, cupboards and the garden
• Take meter readings before you leave
• Hand over keys and confirm the property is left as agreed
• Keep the essentials box with you, not in the van

After You've Moved

• Register with a new GP and dentist if you've moved area
• Update your address on your driving licence and vehicle registration
• Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your new home
• Unpack room by room — start with the kitchen and bedrooms