Rise sales & lettings

moving in checklist

If you are moving home, there are a number of important actions to take leading up to your move day. Use this step by step guide to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.

4 weeks

• If applicable, give your existing landlord four weeks' notice that you are moving out.
• If required, book a professional removal company to help you move your belongings.
• Sort through all your belongings and sell or give away any unwanted items.
• Start collecting plenty of boxes (if the removal company don't provide them) to transport your belongings.
• If necessary, order furniture for your new home and make sure you delay the delivery date until after you have moved in.
• Inform all service providers of your change of address, including utility companies, TV licence, DVLA, credit cards etc.

3 weeks

• Book a professional cleaner (we can organise this on your behalf) so the property is left in good order.
• Purchase contents insurance.
• Start packing and label boxes clearly.
• Start taking down any fitted items that are coming with you (e.g. shelving and pictures etc).
• If you have any pets arrange a home for them on the day of the move.
• Start using up any frozen food and buy small supplies until you move.

2 weeks

• Return any borrowed items, such as library books etc.
• Cancel deliveries of newspapers, milk etc.
• Organise your plants for the move and make sure they have proper tubs to transport them in.

1 week

• If necessary, defrost and clean the fridge and freezer so it is ready for the move.
• Pack a box of personal items that will be needed immediately at your new home (e.g. light bulbs, toiletries, kettle etc).
• Contact your removal company to confirm their arrival time and notify them of any last minute details.

Moving-out day

• Organise and set aside any items that you are taking with you so that they don't get loaded on the van by mistake.
• Disconnect everything from your old property, write down your meter readings and inform your utility companies.
• Strip beds and pack bedding.
• Before leaving, double check you haven't left anything behind.
• Check all windows are closed and doors locked.
• Hand keys into the estate agent.
• We will meet you at your new property to deliver your keys.