When moving house, there are several things that need to be done in order to prepare for your new home and make a smooth transition from your current home. Tick the items off as you go
Electricity “off” at old address
Electricity “on” at new address
Gas “off” at old address
Gas “on” at new address
NBN/Internet “off” at old address
NBN/Internet “on” at new address
Telephone “off” at old address
Telephone “on” at new address
Pay TV changeover
Mobile phone provider
Magazine Subscriptions
Newsagent (final delivery date)
Get quotes for removalists and book a removalist most suited to your needs
Disassemble any larger items, e.g. beds and furniture
Clean out fridge and pantry and defrost the fridge and freezer
Organise packing materials, e.g. boxes, bubble wrap and pack belongings into boxes
Label boxes clearly with room destination and mark items to be handled with extra care
Post Office (redirect mail for a period)
Electoral Office (form from Post Office)
Centrelink, Medicare and ATO
Department of Transport – Car, Boat, Trailer Rego & Driver’s Licence
Bank (Accounts, Credit Card) & Credit providers
Hire Purchase & Leasing Co’s.
Property Insurance Co.
Car Insurance Co.
Life Insurance Co.
Shares, Investment
Super Fund(s)
Insurance providers & Health Insurance Provider
Family and friends
Employer
Doctor
Dentist
Baby Health Centre
Other Health Professionals
Child Care Centre or Kindergarten
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Schools
Sporting Clubs & Gym
Neighbours
Pool, Lawnmowing and Maintenance Services Contractors
Local Council – Dog Licence & Rego
