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Week By Week Move Planning
Guide
6-8 Weeks to countdown
Organisation is the key to a hassle-free move
and this is the time to start getting the details
of your move.
- Decide what's going with you to your new home. If you decide to dispose of items that you don’t need you should either donate them to a charity or consider having a garage sale or 'home auction'. Contact a local charity or pick a date at least two weeks before moving date for the garage sale. Advertise the garage sale locally.
- Start collecting suitable moving and packing supplies if you plan to do your own packing. You can purchase all these materials from a moving supply company, or speak to your local supermarket about taking boxes off their hands. Bear in mind that all boxes that you purchase from a moving company are specially designed for the moving industry to prevent any damages to your belongings. Getting boxes from other sources may create some difficulties when packed in the van. These boxes may be unusual sizes and they may not be strong enough to prevent damages to items packed inside.
- Think about your new home layout and start thinking about where you'll place the furniture. Create a floor plan of your new home that will prevent the stress of making decisions when your furniture arrives at your new home.
- All travel arrangements (hotel, flights, car rental, etc.) for your family should be made at this time. Try to keep your plan flexible as possible to accommodate any schedule changes or delays.
- Finalise all real estate and rental needs.
- Contact your insurance agent to transfer medical, property, fire and auto insurance.
- If you're in for a long-distance haul, all medical and dental records should be stored to be safe and easily accessible. Be sure to include prescription, vaccination records and eyeglass specifications.
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