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Moving House Checklist

Everything to organise before, during, and after your move — week by week. Print this page or save it to your phone.

📅8 weeks before6 tasks

Start decluttering — donate, sell, or bin what you don't needResearch and get 3+ quotes from removalistsCheck lease end date and give formal notice to landlord (usually 14–21 days minimum)Research your new area: schools, GPs, transport, supermarketsStart a moving budget to track all costsResearch whether you need storage during the move

📦6 weeks before6 tasks

Book your removalist and confirm date in writingArrange vehicle transport if neededOrder boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tapeBegin packing non-essential items (off-season clothing, books, decorations)Notify employer of new address for payroll and tax recordsCheck if pets need any transport arrangements or certificates

📮4 weeks before8 tasks

Redirect mail via Australia Post (auspost.com.au)Notify your bank and financial institutionsUpdate your super fund addressNotify ATO via myGovTransfer or cancel utilities (electricity, gas, internet)Set up utilities at new addressNotify insurance providers (home, contents, car)Cancel or transfer gym, subscriptions, and local services

🔑2 weeks before6 tasks

Confirm removalist booking — times, access, parking arrangementsBook end-of-lease cleaning if requiredPack all but essential itemsPhotograph existing damage in current property (before you move out)Arrange keys to new property — settlement or lease start datePack an essentials box for moving day (kettle, toilet paper, phone charger, snacks)

🚛Moving day6 tasks

Photograph meter readings at old property (electricity, gas, water)Do final walkthrough of old property — check all rooms, cupboards, loftReturn keys to landlord or agent and get confirmationPhotograph meter readings at new propertySupervise removalists — check fragile items are handled correctlyCheck all boxes are in the right rooms before removalists leave

🏡After moving in8 tasks

Update driver's licence to new address (required within 3 months — state roads authority)Re-register vehicle if moving states (required within 3 months)Update electoral roll (aec.gov.au)Update Medicare and Centrelink address via myGovRegister with a new GP and dentistMeet your neighbours and locate nearest essentials (pharmacy, supermarket)Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectorsLocate the water mains shutoff and electrical switchboard