Moving House Checklist — Everything You Need to Do
A complete moving house checklist for UK home movers, organised by timeframe from 8 weeks before to moving day itself. Don't leave anything to the last minute.
Moving house is one of the most stressful things most people do — but a good plan makes it dramatically easier. This moving house checklist is organised by timeframe so you can tick things off as you go, rather than scrambling at the last minute.
8 Weeks Before Moving Day
Instruct your conveyancer — if you haven't already, get quotes and instruct as soon as possible
Get removal quotes — compare at least three removal companies or man and van services
Start decluttering — sell, donate, or skip anything you don't want to take with you. Less to move = lower cost
Research schools and GP surgeries — if you have children or need to register with a new GP at the new address
Check your buildings and contents insurance — make sure you understand when cover transfers to the new property
6 Weeks Before Moving Day
Book your removal company — popular firms book up quickly, especially in summer and at month end
Start collecting packing materials — boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape. Supermarkets often give away sturdy boxes for free
Begin packing non-essentials — books, out-of-season clothes, decorative items
Notify your employer of your new address for payroll and HR records
Give notice to your landlord if you're renting and moving out
4 Weeks Before Moving Day
Redirect your post — set up Royal Mail redirection from your old address
Notify your bank, pension, and financial institutions of your new address
Contact utility companies at your current address — give them your move-out date and arrange final meter readings
Set up utilities at the new property — electricity, gas, broadband. Check when broadband can be activated
Update your vehicle registration — you must notify the DVLA of your new address
Update your driving licence with your new address
2 Weeks Before Moving Day
Confirm your removal booking and go over the details — access, parking, what time they'll arrive
Inform your children's school of the move date
Notify subscriptions and deliveries — Amazon, newspapers, milk delivery, online grocery delivery
Pack most rooms — leaving out only what you need day-to-day
Label boxes clearly — room name and brief contents. Use colour-coded labels if helpful
Arrange parking permits or a skip if needed at either address
Moving Week
Pack an essentials box — kettle, mugs, tea, coffee, toilet roll, phone charger, bedding, change of clothes, snacks, any medications. You'll want this immediately when you arrive and before you unpack everything else
Do a final sweep of every room — loft, garage, garden shed, under-stair cupboards
Take meter readings on the day you leave
Return all keys to the estate agent or previous owner
Take photos of the property as you leave (especially if renting — for your deposit)
Moving Day
Be ready when the removal crew arrives — have everything packed and labelled
Take meter readings at the new property as soon as you arrive
Check all windows, doors, locks, and appliances
Locate the fuse box, stopcock, and boiler
Unpack the essentials box first
Put the kettle on — you've earned it
After Moving Day
Notify the electoral roll of your new address (via gov.uk)
Update your NHS registration and GP
Contact the council tax office at your old and new addresses
Update your home insurance policy with your new address
Book Your Removal Company Now
The earlier you book, the better — especially for summer moves. EasyMuve connects you with trusted removal companies in your area so you can compare quotes and lock in your date.
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