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Moving House Checklist

Moving house is a hundred small tasks riding on one big date. This checklist lays them out as an 8-week timeline, so you handle quotes and decluttering early and aren't scrambling the night before. Work through it in order, and see the rest of our moving and home checklists for the details.

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Moving House Checklist · 12 items

  1. Eight weeks out: set your moving date and budget, and decide between movers and a DIY van

    Get three quotes before you book.

  2. Seven weeks out: declutter room by room and sell, donate, or bin what you won't take

    You pay to move everything, so lighten the load first.

  3. Six weeks out: book your movers or hire van, and reserve any elevator or parking permits

    Good movers book out early in summer.

  4. Five weeks out: gather boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and markers, and start packing rarely-used rooms
  5. Four weeks out: notify your landlord or list your home, and confirm your new address details
  6. Three weeks out: transfer or set up utilities, internet, and insurance at the new place

    Book the internet install early — slots fill up.

  7. Two weeks out: file your change of address and redirect your mail

    See our change-of-address checklist for who to tell.

  8. One week out: pack everything but essentials, label boxes by room, and defrost the freezer
  9. Two days out: pack an essentials box (chargers, toiletries, meds, a change of clothes) and keep it with you
  10. Moving day: photograph meter readings, do a final walkthrough, and check every room and cupboard before you leave
  11. First day in: find the fuse box, stopcock, and thermostat, and test that the utilities work
  12. First week in: unpack essentials, update your address on IDs and accounts, and register with a local doctor

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Frequently asked questions

When should I start planning a house move?

Start about eight weeks out. That gives you time to compare mover quotes, declutter, book any elevator or parking permits, transfer utilities, and file a change of address without a last-minute scramble.

What should I do first when moving house?

First, lock in your moving date and budget and decide between hiring movers or a DIY van — everything else keys off that date. Then declutter before you pack, so you're not paying to move things you'll throw out.

What should be in my moving essentials box?

Pack a box you keep with you containing phone chargers, toiletries, medications, a change of clothes, snacks and water, basic tools, toilet paper, and important documents. It saves you digging through boxes on your first night.