One month before moving Collect moving supplies such as boxes, tape, rope and newspapers are handy for wrapping breakable goods. If moving far away, make any necessary travel arrangements like airline, hotel, and car rental reservations.

• Select a removal company.
• Finalise real estate and rental needs.
• Place legal, medical, and insurance records in a safe and accessible place.
• Give the post office your new mailing address, and arrange mail forwarding.
• Give senders your new address.
• Notify friends and family of your new address.
• Notify banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions of your new address.
• Inform your doctor, dentist, and other service providers.
• State and Federal Tax authorities and any other government agencies as needed.
• Save moving receipts (many moving expenses are tax deductible).
• Make maps of your new neighborhood to familiarise yourself and your family with your new area.
• Plan your moving budget.

Two weeks prior to moving

• Inform your energy and phone provider about your change of address. Join these services at your new place
• Hire help for your moving date
• Validate travel reservation
• Close or transfer your bank account and funds if required

Packing Suggestions

• Collect the following items:
  • Boxes of all sizes
  • Bubble wrap
  • Marking pens
  • Tape measure
  • Old blankets
  • Packing tape, duct tape and scissors
• Keep your money and credit cards in a safe, reachable place
• Mark each box with your new final address.
• Keep an inventory of the content of each box
• Clearly indicate fragile items
• Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during the move and keep it at reach
• Pack a medical kit
• If you have children, prepare some activities to keep them occupied during the transport