Moving Checklist
Below are a number of moving checklists designed to help you with your home swap. They are by no means exhaustive – but will certainly help you on your big day...
Download the HomeSwapper moving home checklist PDF version
| Before you move |
DONE |
| Ensure you have received permission from your landlord before arranging to move/swap | |
| Give written notice to your landlord | |
| Start getting quotes from removal firms or van hire companies | |
| One month before moving |
DONE |
| Find out the proposed completion date | |
| Book a few days off work for moving | |
| Tell your phone provider when to stop and restart your account | |
| Give your bank, employer, doctor, insurance company etc your new address | |
| Redirect your post | |
| Arrange a meter reading and tell all utility companies of your move | |
| Confirm a separate date for taking over utilities at your new address | |
| Packing your own things - start collecting boxes | |
| Start packing things you don't use regularly | |
| Start using your freezer contents | |
| Two weeks before moving |
DONE |
| Start emptying the garage and the shed | |
| Arrange a child and pet minder for the big day | |
| One week before moving |
DONE |
| Finish packing - and remember to write the contents on each box | |
| Keep any valuable documents separate and safe | |
| Pay the milkman and cancel the papers | |
| Empty and defrost the fridge and freezer | |
| Confirm the moving date and time with the removal company | |
| Tell all your friends and family your new address and when you will move in | |
| Ensure you have collected all keys e.g. spare sets from family and neighbours | |
| Make sure you have updated your HomeSwapper details, i.e. record you have swapped | |
| One day before moving |
DONE |
| Finish the last bit of packing | |
| Keep your valuables and documents in a safe place | |
| Keep your wallet handy | |
| Make a box of moving essentials including: coffee, tea, milk and biscuits (don't forget a kettle). | |
| See moving checklist for more details. | |
| The day of the move |
DONE |
| Start filling the van | |
| Do one last walk through your old house to check you've got everything | |
| Disconnect everything and write down all meter readings | |
Useful items
| Box of handy moving day items |
DONE |
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DONE |
| Kettle | | Light Bulbs (spares) | |
| Milk | | Small Tool Kit | |
| Tea or Coffee | | Torch | |
| Cups | | Matches/Lighter | |
| Snacks, biscuits, crisps etc | | Pen, Paper (or note pad) | |
| Bedding/Towels | | Corkscrew | |
| Basic cutlery, crockery, can opener. | | Scissors | |
| Toiletries (towels, soap, toothbrush etc) | | Keys, car etc | |
| Money (Notes and coins) | | First Aid Kit | |
| Toilet Rolls | | Pet Food | |
And don't forget – enjoy your move to your new home...
Good luck and happy swapping from the
HomeSwapper team
Contact information
| Financial |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
| Bank or Building Society | | | |
| Home Insurance | | | |
| Building Insurance | | | |
| Inland Revenue | | | |
| Credit Cards | | | |
| Rental/Hire Purchase | | | |
| Pension Companies | | | |
| Savings/Bonds | | | |
| Life Policies | | | |
| Employer - Payroll | | | |
| Catalogue Companies | | | |
| National Insurance | | | |
| Landlord | | | |
| Services |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
| Electoral Register | | | |
| Council Tax | | | |
| Gas | | | |
| Telephone - Land Line | | | |
| Electric | | | |
| TV Licence | | | |
| Water | | | |
| Mobile phone | | | |
| Cable/Satellite/Sky | | | |
| Broadband supplier | | | |
| Club Cards - Boots/Tesco etc | | | |
| Post Office - redirection service | | | |
| Health |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
| Doctor | | | |
| Dentist | | | |
| Optician | | | |
| Private Healthcare | | | |
| Donor Details | | | |
| Motoring |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
| Vehicle Registration - DVLA | | | |
| Vehicle Insurance | | | |
| Driving License - DVLA | | | |
| Breakdown Services | | | |
| Others |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
| School/Colleges/Nursery | | | |
| Newspapers | | | |
| Library | | | |
| Milk Delivery | | | |
| Gym/Golf Club Membership | | | |
| Subscriptions - any other(s) | | | |
| Miscellaneous |
Ref No/Acc No |
Telephone/Contact No. |
DONE |
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