Moving Tips to Prepare for Your Big Move

• Clear Out Unwanted Items – Host a garage sale or donate items you don’t need.
• Dispose of Flammables – Paint, petrol, and gas cylinders should be safely discarded.
• Empty Fuel from Equipment – Drain mowers, strimmers, and similar tools.
• Sort Your Clothes – Donate anything you no longer wear.
• Organize Books – Separate disposable, family reading, and valuable books.
• Check Electrical Goods – Ensure they’ll work in your new home.
• Update Your Address – Start compiling a change of address list and arrange mail forwarding.
• Set Utility Termination Dates – Contact suppliers (electricity, gas, phone, etc.) to settle accounts.
• Original Boxes for Electronics? – Check if you still have boxes for items like stereos.
• Clean Rugs – Have them professionally cleaned before moving.
• Separate Cherished Items for Kids – Pack toys or keepsakes to travel with you.
• Gather Personal Documents – Keep important papers like birth certificates and licenses together.
• Keep Passports Safe – Don’t pack them with other items.
• Car Importation – Research import regulations and duties if bringing a car.
• Pets – Ensure vaccinations and documentation are up to date.
• Temporary Storage – If your new home isn’t ready, arrange storage for your belongings.
• Learn About Your New Home – Research schools, shops, and local life through the internet or your embassy.
• Use Up Freezer Stocks – Start reducing your freezer contents.
• Manage Finances – Close or transfer bank accounts and other financial matters.